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SDI Eye & Jitter analysis: Why signal integrity matters
For engineers working with 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI, a signal can appear to be working correctly while still suffering from reduced timing margin, excessive jitter or other physical-layer impairments. This is where SDI eye and jitter analysis becomes an essential […]
24th September 2026
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SDI Eye & Jitter analysis: Why signal integrity matters
For engineers working with 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI, a signal can appear to be working correctly while still suffering from reduced timing margin, excessive jitter […]
Enabling the transition: how to integrate SDI and IP in a live production.
Whilst the move to IP continues to accelerate, the reality is that many live production facilities will still be using some degree of SDI for […]
Full Control of SDI Sync Bits for Medical Imaging Systems with the PHABRIX Qx Series
As medical imaging systems continue to adopt higher-resolution, high-bandwidth video interfaces, ensuring signal integrity is vital – not just for performance, but for diagnostic confidence and regulatory compliance. […]
Why is the PHABRIX Sx TAG the ideal handheld for your ST 2110 Test and Measurement?
Sx TAG with its SFP, SDI and analog I/O offers incredible versatility in a handheld device. It is ideal for IP, 3G/HD/SD-SDI, optical SDI, HDMI […]
Taming the Timing Beast: PTP Mismatch & Smarter Sync Strategies
Precision Time Protocol (PTP) is the quiet foundation of modern SMPTE ST 2110 facilities. When it’s working well, no one notices. When it isn’t, the symptoms show up […]
Leader SyncAlign: Synchronised Operation for Failover. Eliminating Reference Mismatch in Modern Timing Systems
As the transition towards IP-based workflows in broadcast and media infrastructures powers on, precise timing and reliable failover have become more critical than ever. A common challenge in […]
Ready to retire your legacy Test & Measurement kit?
Here’s the challenges facing legacy test and measurement users, and the five signs it’s time to replace… In the broadcast and production world, accuracy and […]
IP Ready, Operator Friendly: The LPX500’s Role in Next-Gen Broadcast Workflows
The transition from SDI to IP is one of the most significant shifts the broadcast industry has faced in decades. For many engineers, it is […]
Why Accurate Eye and Jitter Measurements Are Critical in Physical Layer Analysis
A Guide to Ensuring Signal Integrity with the PHABRIX Qx Series In the fast-paced world of broadcast and video hardware development, digital signals are only […]