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ASTRODESIGN VG-879-B Digital Video Generator

ASTRODESIGN
Type: Video Signal Generator
Supplier / Manufacturer: ASTRODESIGN
Model: VG-879-B

The ASTRODESIGN VG-879-B is a modular digital video signal generator designed for R&D and evaluation of high-resolution video interfaces and display devices.

Its configurable four-slot architecture supports interfaces including HDMI 2.1, 12G-SDI, DisplayPort 1.2a, and V-by-One HS, with high-resolution signal generation up to 8K and 4K/120p depending on the installed interface configuration.

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The ASTRODESIGN VG-879-B is a configurable digital video signal generator for development and evaluation of advanced displays, video interfaces, and high-resolution imaging systems.

The system uses a four-slot modular architecture that allows interface units to be selected according to the required test environment. Supported configurations include HDMI 2.1, 12G-SDI, DisplayPort 1.2a, V-by-One HS, and other video interfaces.

With the HDMI 2.1 interface unit, the VG-879-B supports FRL and TMDS signal generation, including uncompressed 8K/60p and 4K/120p signals. Optional test tools and image libraries extend the system for HDMI compliance pretesting, HDR evaluation, audio testing, and advanced display development.

Modular 4-Slot Platform Configure up to four interface units according to the required video and display test environment.
HDMI 2.1 Signal Generation Supports FRL and TMDS generation with high-resolution HDMI signals including 8K/60p and 4K/120p.
Multiple Video Interfaces Supports configurable HDMI, SDI, DisplayPort, V-by-One HS, and other interface workflows.
Display Validation Tools Optional compliance, HDR, audio, and test-image tools support advanced display evaluation.

Four-Slot Modular Architecture

Select up to four interface units to configure the generator for specific display and video-interface development requirements.

HDMI 2.1 FRL & TMDS

With the VM-1876B-MD interface unit, the VG-879-B generates HDMI 2.1 signals using FRL up to 48 Gbps and TMDS up to 18 Gbps.

8K/60p & 4K/120p HDMI Output

Supports uncompressed 8K/60p YCbCr 4:2:0 and 4K/120p YCbCr 4:4:4 signal generation with the HDMI 2.1 interface configuration.

12G-SDI Signal Generation

The optional 12G-SDI interface unit supports 4K/60p over one 12G-SDI channel as well as 6G-SDI and 3G-SDI configurations.

DisplayPort 1.2a Support

A configurable DisplayPort interface enables signal generation for DisplayPort-based display and device evaluation.

V-by-One HS Support

Supports high-speed V-by-One HS signal generation for high-resolution panel and display-interface evaluation.

HDCP 1.4 / 2.3

HDMI 2.1 configurations support HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.3 for protected-content interface testing.

DSC 1.2 Support

HDMI 2.1 configurations support Display Stream Compression 1.2 for compressed high-resolution video testing.

HDMI 2.1 Pre-Compliance Testing

Optional PC-based tools enable HDMI 2.1 sink-device pre-compliance testing during development.

HDR Evaluation

Optional HDR image libraries support evaluation workflows using HDR test patterns, natural images, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ content.

Advanced Audio Generation

Optional software supports One Bit Audio, High Bit Rate Audio, and MPEG-4 AAC test-signal generation.

External Synchronization

Multiple VG-879-B systems can be synchronized for specialized high-resolution and multi-interface signal-generation applications.

Display Product Development

Generate high-resolution reference video signals for development and evaluation of TVs, monitors, projectors, and other display products.

HDMI 2.1 Sink Testing

Generate FRL and TMDS signals to evaluate HDMI 2.1 sink-device operation and interoperability.

8K & 4K Video Evaluation

Evaluate high-resolution display systems using signals including 8K/60p and 4K/120p.

Broadcast Interface Evaluation

Generate 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, and 3G-SDI signals for professional and broadcast video-system development.

DisplayPort Device Testing

Evaluate DisplayPort-based displays and video equipment using configurable DisplayPort signal-generation hardware.

Panel Interface Evaluation

Generate V-by-One HS signals for high-speed panel and display-interface development.

ModelVG-879-B
Product TypeDigital Video Signal Generator
Interface ArchitectureUp to 4 configurable interface slots
Available Interface FamiliesHDMI 2.1 / HDMI 2.0 / 12G-SDI / DisplayPort 1.2a / V-by-One HS / other supported optional interfaces
HDMI 2.1 SignalingFRL / TMDS
Maximum HDMI 2.1 Data Rate48 Gbps FRL / 18 Gbps TMDS
Maximum HDMI Resolution8K/60p YCbCr 4:2:0; 4K/120p YCbCr 4:4:4 with HDMI 2.1 configuration
HDMI Color Depth8 / 10 / 12 bit
HDCPHDCP 1.4 / 2.3 with HDMI 2.1 configuration
DSCDSC 1.2 supported with HDMI 2.1 configuration
12G-SDIUp to 4K/60p over one 12G-SDI channel with VM-1876-MB
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.2a with compatible interface unit
V-by-One HSUp to 16 lanes per interface board with compatible unit
Power InputAC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption260 W
Dimensions430 (W) × 177 (H) × 310 (D) mm, excluding protrusions
Operating Temperature+5 to 40°C
Operating Humidity20 to 80% RH, non-condensing

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