Symmetricom intros new headend analyser

Tag : Digital Headend

June 25, 2008 - US firm Symmetricom has unveiled its new Q-1200digital/IP video headend analyser, a scalable, multichannel videoheadend monitoring device which can identify video impairments toensure delivery quality for telco and cable operators.
The Q-1200 can provide analysis on 400 video streamssimultaneously, as well as content analysis for up to 100 channels,and can identify video impairments from basic service issues tomore sophisticated video artifacts such as video dropout,black/blue screen and major blockiness.

"With its multichannel scalability, deep content analysis, andcentralised element manager, our Q-1200 replaces the need forexpensive 'golden eye' operations personnel, enabling operators toaccurately and cost effectively assure video quality at any headendlocation," said Dr. Stefan Winkler, Principal Technologist forSymmetricom's Telecom Solutions Division.

The Q-1200 is scheduled to be generally available in September.