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Tektronix SPG600 Sync Pulse Generator

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Tektronix SPG600 Sync Pulse Generator
Key Features
  • Sync Pulse Generator
  • Analog & Digital Broadcast Work
  • Master or Slave Sync Signal
  • Analog & Digital Video Outputs
The SPG600 Sync Pulse Generator from Tektronix provides synchronization and test signals for analog and digital facilities in both NTSC/525 and PAL/625 environments. The unit can be used as a stable master or slave sync signal generator.
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Tektronix SPG600 Overview

The SPG600 Sync Pulse Generator from Tektronix provides synchronization and test signals for analog and digital facilities in both NTSC/525 and PAL/625 environments. The unit can be used as a stable master or slave sync signal generator.

A special "Stay GenLock" mode ensures that no loss of test signal or black outputs occurs with momentary loss of synchronization at the genlock reference input. When the genlock signal is reapplied, the feature gradually reacquires lock to minimize disruption and will not cause noticeable glitches. Genlock source can be NTSC/PAL Black Burst, NTSC/PAL Sync, or CW. When using CW lock, genlock timing can be adjusted on all the NTSC or PAL color frames.

The unit also offers (4) Black Burst output channels that can be independently timed over the full NTSC or PAL color frame range. Black Burst output channels can be configured as a Black Burst or test signal output.

Beyond various video output options, the unit also offers both analog audio and AES/EBU digital outputs. The functionality of this unit can be enhanced by adding separately available upgrades and service options, including calibrations, output expansion, and country-specific power supplies, among other additions. This model offers a full rack-width chassis.

Analog & Digital Sync Generator
Use this unit as a master or slave sync generator in both analog and digital broadcast environments.
Multiple Genlock Source Options
Genlock source can be NTSC/PAL Black Burst, NTSC/PAL Sync, or CW.
Upgrades & Service
Choose from a number of separately available upgrades and service options to enhance the functionality of your unit.

Tektronix SPG600 Specs

Video
SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OUTPUTS
SDI Black Output: 1/2
Channels:
(1) black generator and (1) test signal generator
(test signal can be distributed to both channels)
SD SDI Test Signal Output:
525: 100%, 75%, and SMPTE Color Bars, Linearity, Flat Field, Monitor, Multiburst, Pulse & Bar, Sweep, SDI, Timing, Other, Rec 801
625: 100%, 75% Color Bars and 100%, 75% Color Bars over red, Linearity, Flat Field, Monitor, Multiburst, Pulse & Bar, Sweep, SDI, Timing, Other, Rec 801
Standards:
ITU-R BT 601, 656, EBU Tech 3267, SMPTE 125M, 244M, 259M, 272M, RP165, P178
Format: 525-270, 625-270 (270 Mbps).
Output connector: BNC
Output Impedance: 75 Ohms
Output Amplitude: 800 mV +/-10%
Rise and Fall Time: 0.4 to 1.5ns (20 to 80%)
Jitter: <0.2 UI
Timing Offset Range: full color frame
Resolution: <1/27 MHz
Return Loss: >15dB (5 to 270MHz)
ID Text: 20 characters maximum
Blinking Interval: Blinking Interval Fast, Slow or OFF.
Logo: Grayscale, 4 level. Blinking Interval Fast, Slow, or OFF
Embedded Audio Signal
Active Channels: 1 to 16 channels (4 groups)
Sample Frequency: 48KHz
Digital Coding: 20 or 24 bits
Audio Tone Frequency (Hz):
Inactive, Silence, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 600, 750, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 1600, 2000, 2400, 3000, 3200, 4000, 4800, 5000, 6000, 8000, 9600, 10000, 12000, 15000, 16000, 20000
Level: -60 to 0 dBFS, 1 dB steps
Click: 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, or OFF

ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUTS
Analog Video Output:
1/2/3/4 (3 Black Generators and 1 Test Signal Generator)
Test Signal:
NTSC and NTSC No Setup: SMPTE Color Bar, 75% Color Bar, Linearity, Flat Field, Monitor, Multiburst, Pulse & Bar, Sweep, Other
PAL: 75% Color Bar, 100% Color Bar, 75% Color Bar over Red, 100% Color Bar over Red, Linearity, Flat Field, Monitor, Multiburst, Pulse & Bar, Sweep, Other
Format: NTSC, NTSC no setup, and PAL
Output Connector: BNC
Output Impedance: 75 Ohms
Return Loss: >30 dB to 5MHz
Burst Amplitude Accuracy: +/-5%
Sync Amplitude Accuracy: +/-3%
Blanking Level: 50mV
SCH Phase Accuracy: +/-5 degrees
Timing Offset Range: full color frame
ID Text: 20 characters maximum
Blinking Interval: Blinking Interval Fast, Slow, or OFF
Logo: Grayscale, 4 level
Blinking Interval: Fast, Slow, or OFF

Audio
AES/EBU DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS
Standards:
ANSI S4.40 (AES3); SMPTE 276M (AES3 ID)
Number of Audio Channels:
8 (1+2, 3+4, 5+6, 7+8) for BNC, 4 (1+2, 3+4) for XLR
Required Receiver Termination:
75 Ohms +/-10% for BNC
110 Ohms +/-10% for XLR
Output connector:
4 75 Ohms BNC and 2 XLR (1 of the 2 XLR outputs can be set to AES/EBU or analog audio)
Audio Parameter Frequency (Hz):
Inactive, Silence, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 600, 750, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 1600, 2000, 2400, 3000, 3200, 4000, 4800, 5000, 6000, 8000, 9600, 10000, 12000, 5000, 16000, 20000
Level: -60 to 0dBFS, 1dB steps
Click: 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, or OFF
Quantized Resolution: 20 or 24 bits.
Amplitude Unbalanced (BNC): 1V +/-0.1V
Balanced (XLR): 5V ±0.3V
Rise and Fall Time:
30 to 44ns (measured 10 to 90%) to BNC
5 to 30ns (measured 10 to 90%) to XLR
Jitter: <+/-8ns
Timing Offset Range: 160ms
Resolution: 1us
Word Clock Output connector: BNC
Output level: CMOS compatible
Frequency: 48KHz

ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS
Output Connector:
4 75 Ohms BNC and 2 XLR (1 of the 2 XLR outputs can be set to AES/EBU or analog audio)
Output Impedance: 12 Ohms
Frequency (Hz): Silence 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 600, 750, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 1600, 2000, 2400, 3000, 3200, 4000, 4800, 5000, 6000, 8000, 9600, 10000, 12000, 15000, 16000, 20000
Audio Parameters:
Level: -48 to +12dBU (Resolution 1dB)

Genlock
REFERENCE INPUT
Input Connector:
(2) BNC connectors, loopthrough
Amplitude:
Nominal +/-6dB (Composite), 1 to 2.5Vp-p (CW)
S/N Ratio:
>40dB SCH
Phase:
Nominal +/-40°
Return Loss: >40dB to 5MHz

PERFORMANCE
Pull-in Range: Fsc +/-5ppm
Jitter Burst Lock: <0.5°
Sync Lock: <1ns

GENLOCK TIMING OFFSET
Range: full color frame
Resolution: <0.5° of NTSC/PAL subcarrier

Power
Mains Ranges:
90 to 250V 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption:
<65VA (30W) at 110 or 240VAC
Dimensions
1.72 x 19 x 21.9 (43.6 x 482.5 x 557.5mm)
Weight
Net weight: 11 lbs (5kg)
Shipping: 19 lbs (8.5kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
22.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
30 x 23.1 x 6.5"

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