The Teledyne LeCroy Quantum Data 701A is a handheld video generator engineered for verification and testing of display devices and video interfaces. It generates analog and digital video signals across multiple standards—VESA, NTSC, PAL, HDTV, DVI, and RF—while supporting both composite and component video outputs. Battery-powered and compact, it addresses field technician and manufacturing test environments with a portable form factor.
Technical Specifications
Video Signal Outputs
• DVI-I Dual Link: Pixel rates to 85 MHz (single link: 25–85 MHz); RGB 4:4:4 at 24-bit color; TMDS differential swing 150–1560 mVp-p (programmable)
• Analog Component (DVI-I): Pixel rates to 148.5 MHz (13.5–148.5 MHz); RGB/YPbPr 4:4:4 support
• Analog Composite (BNC/Mini DIN-4): NTSC and PAL via CVBS and S-Video; up to 14.75 kHz
• SDI/HD-SDI (Optional, BNC 75 Ω): 1.485 Gb/s and 1.485/1.001 Gb/s; YCbCr 4:2:2 at 10 bits per component; single link
Audio Output
• Integrated audio channels for testing multimedia monitors and video projectors
User Interface
• 20 × 4 character LCD with backlight
• Intuitive drill-down menu navigation
Computer Integration
• RS-232C (9-pin D-Sub): Format copying and firmware updates from PC
Format and Test Sequence Management
• User-defined video format creation via Windows-based Video Generator Manager
• Custom test sequence storage with programmable horizontal and vertical timing parameters
• Format compatibility with QD 80x, 60x, 801, and 802 generators
• Editable parameters: horizontal/vertical frequency, total pixels, active range, scan type, and sync configuration
– Key Features
• Compact, battery-powered design for portability
• Programmable TMDS swing control for DVI output margin testing
• Gray-level and color pattern generation for display verification
• Built-in storage for custom formats and test sequences
• Cross-compatible format library with legacy QD generators
– Typical Applications
Display manufacturing test, display research and development, field verification of video interfaces, multimedia monitor and projector validation.
– Compatibility & Integration
Formats created on QD 801, 802, 60x, and 80x generators are directly compatible. Windows-based management tools enable rapid format definition and sequence automation for high-volume production environments.
