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Quantum Data Adds ATC-Certified HDMI Technology to Video Test Generators

Elgin, Illinois / February 10, 2004 — Quantum Data has incorporated HDMI(tm) technology into its versatile 802BT and 802R video test generator models. The optional HDMI transmitter has been certified by an HDMI Authorized Testing Center (ATC) to be compliant with the High-Definition Multimedia Interface(tm) 1.0 specification.

To promote interoperability among HDMI devices, products must pass HDMI compliance testing prior to featuring the HDMI logo. The Quantum Data HDMI generator is useful for developing products that use HDMI technology, for pre-testing products before they are submitted to an ATC, and for testing HDMI products during manufacturing.

The Quantum Data HDMI generator is among the first HDMI test instruments to be ATC-certified, and is also one of the most complete source implementations of HDMI and EIA/CEA-861-B on the market today.

Technical features include:

Advanced E-EDID parsing
High-level Active Format Description (AFD) controls AFD test suite Pixel repetition test suite Automatic and manual
InfoFrame setup Internal sine wave generator, and external SPDIF audio input 32, 44.1, and 48 KHz audio sampling rates Generates all EIA/CEA-861-B formats below 80 MHz, with all possible variations Complete letterbox and scope coverage
4:2:2 color sub-sampling at 8, 10, and 12-bits per component
Hot-plug format list Complete ATE command interface for total system automation

More information and specifications can be found at http://www.quantumdata.com/products/stand_alone/802BT_detail.asp.

Quantum Data introduced the world's first DVI signal generator. The HDMI generator continues Quantum Data's heritage of embracing emerging video technologies to meet the testing needs of the display industry.

Free HDMI Tune-Up Program Announced for Non-Compliant HDMI Generators To promote compatibility among HDMI devices, Quantum Data will upgrade all non-compliant HDMI generators, sold before the ATC-certified HDMI option was available, with compliant hardware, gateware, and firmware at no cost. Customers will be contacted by Quantum Data, or by a factory-authorized service center, with information about the HDMI Tune-Up Program.

Headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, Quantum Data, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets test instruments for developing, servicing, and manufacturing video displays. Additional information about Quantum Data is available at http://www.quantumdata.com.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Chuck Evans (Sales)
Phone: (847) 888-0450, 117
Email: sales@quantumdata.com