The TG8000 is a precision multiformat analog and digital signal generation
platform, designed for sync pulse and timecode generation in broadcasting
applications and reference test signal generation in video equipment
testing applications. It is a modular system, accommodating up to four
user-changeable generator modules and one power supply module in a
full-width 1RU form factor. A total of 12 different modules are available for
the TG8000, covering a wide range of interfaces and functions such as
GPS synchronization and genlock, SD/HD/3G-SDI test signal generation,
composite and component analog test signal generation, and audio test
signal generation. The TG8000 mainframe has a high-precision oscillator
for master operation, or for stable holdover operation when the genlock or
GPS reference is interrupted. A 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet interface
provides connectivity to the local network for remote operation, test pattern
download, and an NTP server (when the GPS7 module is present). A
General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) interface is available to recall one of
seven user-configured presets and to report system alarms. The front-panel
USB port can be used to easily download user-created test patterns and
system preset information, and can be used for system upgrades.