The Tektronix WFM7020 is a multi-standard waveform monitor that delivers comprehensive video and audio signal analysis across SD, HD, and advanced digital formats. Standard SD video monitoring is included; optional upgrades enable HD serial, 3 Gb/s, dual-link, and composite analog video support. The instrument accommodates analog audio, digital audio (AES/EBU and embedded), Dolby Digital, Dolby-E, and Dolby Digital Plus formats, making it suitable for broadcast, post-production, and live event monitoring.
Technical Specifications
Video Format Support
• Standard Definition (SD) video (standard)
• High Definition (HD) serial video (optional)
• 3 Gb/s video (optional)
• Dual Link video (optional)
• Composite Analog video (optional)
• 2K Dual Link with XYZ Color Space (Option DL)
Audio Format Support
• Analog audio
• Digital audio (AES/EBU, embedded)
• Dolby Digital
• Dolby-E
• Dolby Digital Plus
– Key Features
Display and Visualization
• Waveform display for standard signal monitoring
• Vector display for color and signal analysis
• Picture display for visual signal representation
• Patented Diamond, Split Diamond, and Arrowhead gamut displays for compliance verification
Physical Layer Analysis
• Eye/Jitter measurement (Options EYE, PHY, JIT)
• Jitter measurement for 3 Gb/s video with waveforms, readings, alignment, timing, and filters from 10 Hz to 100 kHz
• Jitter level reporting above 1 UI for SD and HD SDI
• Eye pattern diagrams to verify SDI transport layer electrical characteristics
Data and Metadata Monitoring
• ANC Inspector for simplified Ancillary Data monitoring
• Simultaneous CEA608 and CEA708 closed caption monitoring
• Teletext decode and display
• WSS, Video Index, EIA608/708, and Active Format Description (AFD) data decoding
• AFD detection with automatic graticule display
Timing and Synchronization
• Tektronix Timing display for link A, B, or combined input monitoring
• Link A and B timing alignment verification
• Numerical and graphical A/V delay display for analog, digital, and Dolby audio formats
– Typical Applications
Broadcast signal verification, post-production QA, live event monitoring, and SDI transport layer characterization in multi-format environments.
– Compatibility & Integration
Flexible architecture supports optional upgrades for expanded format coverage without requiring instrument replacement.
