Tektronix TEK-SPG8000A Master Sync and Master Clock Reference Generator

Master Sync and Master Clock Reference Generator The SPG8000A is a precision multiformat video signal generator, suitable for master synchronization and reference applications. It provides multiple video reference signals, such as black burst, HD tri-level sync, and serial digital and composite analog test patterns, and it provides time reference signals such as time code, Network Time Protocol and IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol. The base configuration includes three sync outputs that can be configured with independent output formats and independently adjustable timing offsets. Time reference outputs are obtainable in multiple formats. Three independent linear time code LTC outputs are obtainable, and a fourth LTC connection can be used as input or output. Each LTC output has independent frame rate selection, time source time-of-day or program time and time zone offset. Vertical interval time code VITC is obtainable on each NTSC or PAL black output, also with independent time sources and offsets. The SPG8000A can also serve as a Network Time Protocol NTP server or as a Precision Time Protocol PTP grandmaster clock, providing the time-of-day reference to network-attached devices. Features Four LTC outputs, VITC on black burst outputs, and NTP server provide time reference signals in a variety of formats PTP IEEE 1588 support, including SMPTE ST 2059-2 and AES67 profiles GPS/GLONASS-based synchronization gives an accurate time-of-day reference and deterministic video phase reference across multiple independent systems Wide selection of video test patterns in serial digital formats ( SD, HD and 3G-SDI) and composite analog formats ( NTSC and PAL) 4K/UHD formats support with full frame 100 and 75 color bars Quad Link Square Division Specifications Input Impedance: 75 and Omega Amplitude Range: -8 dB to +6 dB Timing to Video: Compliant with SMPTE 12M and continues to operate over at least 90 of possible timing range