Agilent N1080A HDMI Test Point Access (TPA) Adapters Highest Performance and Broadest Bandwidth Supports the Specification Version 1.3 Emerging consumer and entertainment equipment provides much higher resolution for user enjoyment. Higher resolutions demand higher communication rates, which place new demands on the source, sink and channel. The N1080A HDMI Test Point Access Adapters provide unrivaled convenience and performance. N1080A-HO1 TPA with type A plug N1080A-HO2 TPA with type A receptacle HDMI Standard Test Point Access Adapters The High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) standard has evolved driven by demand for higher resolution. The low profile connector is ideal for crowded back panels and portable entertainment devices having limited space for connections and has been designed to accommodate requirements of higher resolutions. It is the primary interface for HDTVs, Set-top Boxes, DVRs and DVDs and may ultimately be used for Laptops. The user would like to have the test point access adapter (TPA) be as transparent as possible to each measurement, to connect to a wide range of product form factors, and to have the flexibility of measuring several parameters. The standard, currently at release 1.3, covers a wide range of high speed digital, low frequency, channel and protocol requirements. N1080A-HO3 TPA low-frequency and control board Agilent’s N1080A HDMI Test Point Access Adapters provide the widest bandwidth and best performance on the market, thus enabling the user to see the nuances of their source eye diagrams, cable differential impedance, attenuation and sink performance. www.agilent.com Online Assistance: www.agilent.com/find/dcaj www.agilent.com/find/HDMI The N1080A TPA’s have low loss, very good impedance and low intra-pair and inter-pair skew. These TPA’s also have a small form factor and conveniently connect to the rear of DVD players, flat panel displays and other products that have the HDMI connector in tight spaces. N1080A Configuration The N1080A comes in three different configurations: Option H01 is a TPA with a plug and is typically used, in conjunction with the low frequency board, for testing Sources and Sinks. Note that it does not include a probing interconnect solution. Infiniium DSO90000 oscilloscope 86100C/54754A TDR measurement Cable Testing The HDMI standard defines many performance characteristics for cable assemblies. When these TPA’s are paired with the Agilent 86100C, 54754A TDR modules and Option 202 advanced impedance and S-parameter software, the user quickly and accurately measures all required parameters on cables including impedance, skew, attenuation, and crosstalk. The user quickly sees the interaction between time and frequency domain, thus allowing quick troubleshooting and design improvements. Source Testing The HDMI specification covers the source tests such as voltage, skew, jitter, data eye, rise times and many other parameters. When these TPA’s are paired with Agilent’s DSO90000 Infiniium oscilloscopes and the N5399A HDMI Compliance Test Software, the user will have uncompromized accuracy and unrivaled simplicity in characterizing their source design. The TPA’s excellent performance enables the user to clearly see nuances in the transmitted pattern and determine how to improve the performance of the source and channel. The N5399A HDMI Application automates the measurement of several parameters and provides the user a concise test report of how their devices are performing. This is particularly helpful before submitting the devices to the Authorized Testing Centers (ATC) for final approval. Option H02 is a TPA with a receptacle, typically used in pairs for testing cables. Note: For best accuracy a N1080A-H01 TPA plug and a N1024A TDR calibration kit are required as well Option H03 is the low frequency board used for various tests on source modules.* * The N1080A-H03 has a socket for an EDID memory but not the actual chip itself. Low Frequency Testing The HDMI standard defines several low frequency tests such as DDC/CEC line capacitance, Hot Plug Detect, HPD output resistance, etc. The N1080A Low Frequency (LF) board, used in conjunction with one of the N1080A TPA’s, correctly configures the DUT for these low frequency measurements. Sink Testing Section 8 of the HDMI standard covers several tests for sinks such as swing tolerance, skew and jitter tolerance. These tests demand multiple channels and flexible capability for signal configuration. The Agilent ParBERT is well suited to these tasks providing a wide range of configurations and signal types. The ParBERT delivers these signals through the N1080A TPA’s, enabling the user to quickly see the effect of different signal types on their sink. www.agilent.com/find/emailupdates Get the latest information on the products and applications you select. 81250 modular BERT platform For more information on Agilent Technologies’ products, applications or services, please contact your local Agilent office. The complete list is available at: www.agilent.com/find/contactus Product specifications and descriptions in this document subject to change without notice. © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2009 Printed in USA, February 24 , 2009 5989-5118EN