New-Tech Europe | Sep 2017 | Digital Edition

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levels that have a direct correlation to the relative light levels (Stops) rather than percentage scales available in traditional waveform displays. In addition, matching colors and skin tones across different color spaces (BT2020 and BT709) is challenging when producing content in multiple formats which means operators need familiar displays (such as BT709 Vector display) that enable them to make these checks quickly and accurately across color spaces. “Multiple and still-evolving 4K, WCG and HDR standards and formats put content creators in the position of having to deal with an array of confusing and complex requirements almost daily. And when errors happen, they can end up being costly and time consuming,” said Charlie Dunn, general manager, Video Product Line, Tektronix. “With our new comprehensive monitoring solution based on the PRISM platform, we are helping our customers confidently create high quality content with the latest technologies, giving them a competitive advantage and lowering costs and reducing risk.” As a software-based platform, PRISM offers a range of options and field-installable upgrades for monitoring hybrid IP/SDI networks among many other applications. With the addition of the new 4K/WCG/HDR toolset, PRISM now becomes a comprehensive production solution specifically designed to address multi-format and multi-standard challenges. PRISM is the ideal HDR and WCG solution for camera acquisition in OB Vans and production studios. The new toolset includes: A Tektronix-patented Stop Waveform Display that allows operators to adjust camera exposure in a consistent manner without having to worry about the optical to electric transfer function (OETF) of a camera. It also allows cinematographers shooting episodic dramas to quickly create scene or subject lighting, saving production time and expense. An industry first vector display with a 3D look-up table (LUT) that allows the familiar BT.709 vector to be used to evaluate skin tones, match colors to familiar reference marks and determine the degree of color gamut compatibility for BT.709 conversion. Because operators can stay in their comfort zone even when working with different color systems, the vector display helps to create high quality content without error and reduces the learning curve. A combination of full, quad or vertical display modes that

give operators extensive flexibility to view application displays optimally for their needs and thus maximize their efficiency. Availability Available in 3RU half-rack, 1RU full-rack and standalone configurations, the PRISM platform along with the new production toolset will be available at the end of September. For more information, please visit http://www.tek.com/media-analysis-solutions-ip-sdi- infrastructure. Wondering what else Tektronix is up to? Check out the Tektronix Bandwidth Banter blog and stay up to date on the latest news from Tektronix on Twitter and Facebook.

NI Announces New PXI Remote Control

and Bus Extension Modules for High- Throughput Applications

NI (Nasdaq: NATI), the provider of platform-based systems that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, announced today the release of a new family of high-performance PXI remote control and bus extension modules with PCI Express Gen 3 connectivity. PCI Express Gen 3 technology delivers increased bandwidth that is critical for data intensive applications like 5G cellular research, RF record and playback, and high-channel-count data acquisition. “As technologies converge into smarter devices under test, you increasingly need to build smarter test and measurement systems that leverage the latest processing and data movement capabilities in order to lower the cost of test or improve coverage,” said Luke Schreier, director of automated test marketing at NI. “This new family of remote control modules augments our existing portfolio of PCI Express Gen 3 chassis and embedded controllers and more than doubles the throughput for multichassis systems.”

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