ASTRODESIGN VA-1845 HDMI Source Tester
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The ASTRODESIGN VA-1845 provides automated HDMI source-device inspection for production-line, quality-control, and development workflows.
The VA-1845 combines signal analysis and signal generation in a compact platform. It can evaluate video timing and level, audio level and frequency, HDMI packets and InfoFrames, HDCP, DDC, SCDC, CEC, and EDID-related behavior.
4K/60p
HDMI source-device evaluation
3 IN / 1 OUT
Integrated HDMI analysis and generation
HDCP 2.2 / 1.4
Authentication and interface verification
Automated Testing
PC-controlled production and QC workflows
Test sequences can be automated with ASTRODESIGN application software or a user-developed control program, making the VA-1845 suitable for repeatable inspection of HDMI sources as well as related cable, switcher, and repeater workflows.
Automated HDMI Source Testing
Build repeatable HDMI inspection workflows for production lines and quality-control environments using PC-controlled test sequences.
Video Signal Analysis
Evaluate video timing and video level to verify the HDMI output generated by a source device.
Audio Verification
Check audio output level and frequency and acquire waveform information for HDMI audio inspection.
Packet & InfoFrame Inspection
Read HDMI packets and InfoFrames and use protocol checks to support automated pass/fail evaluation.
HDCP 1.4 & 2.2
Verify HDCP-related behavior for supported HDMI source-device testing and authentication workflows.
DDC, SCDC & CEC Checks
Inspect EDID, HDCP and SCDC access on the DDC line and verify CEC command access.
Signal Generator Function
Generate selectable HDMI timings, test patterns and InfoFrame settings for related receiver, cable, switcher and repeater evaluation.
Programmable Test Control
Automate testing through optional application software or a custom control program using the available command interface.
HDMI source-device production testing
Quality-control inspection
Automated HDMI test systems
4K/60p source evaluation
HDCP, EDID and SCDC verification
HDMI audio and video output inspection
HDMI cable testing
Switcher and repeater testing
| HDMI Input / Output | 3 inputs / 1 output |
|---|---|
| TMDS Clock | 25 to 594 MHz |
| Maximum Video | Up to 4K/60p |
| Color Space | RGB / YCbCr 4:4:4 / YCbCr 4:2:2 |
| Deep Color | 8, 10, 12, 16-bit; restrictions apply at higher timings |
| HDCP | HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 |
| Audio | L-PCM 2 to 8 channels, 32 to 192 kHz |
| Compressed Audio | Header decoding supported |
| DDC | DDC2B |
| E-EDID | E-EDID 1.4 / CEA-861-F |
| USB | USB Host for flash storage; USB Device for PC control |
| LAN | 10/100BASE-T |
| RS-232C | External computer control through terminal commands |
| Power Supply | AC 100 to 240 V |
| Power Consumption | 50 W |
| Operating Temperature | +5 to 40°C |
| Dimensions | 44 (W) × 320 (H) × 260 (D) mm |
| Weight | Approx. 2.0 kg |
Supported functions, test software, options, and current availability should be confirmed for the intended test configuration.
