Beyond the Scope
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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
Recent Articles
Unravelling the Mysteries of AV Delay: A Deep Dive into Audio-Visual Synchronization
In the world of broadcast engineering, achieving seamless audio-visual synchronization is paramount for delivering an immersive and enjoyable viewing experience. One of the key challenges […]
Highlights from IBC 2024: IP Transition, Remote control via WebRTC, SDR & HDR in the Same Workflow, and More
IBC was a great show as always, and the Leader and PHABRIX stand was buzzing with new and exciting tools to make your workflows easier. […]
Full Range Analysis on the Qx Series of Rasterizers – Tell me more!
Following the release of our latest V5.4 software, to support Full Range Analysis in the Qx Series (Qx, QxL and QxP) of rasterizers and waveform […]
Why You Need a Full Hybrid Sync Pulse Generator for Unmatched Flexibility, Reliability, and Versatility
An Explainer from Leader’s Steve Holmes About Hybrid Test Signal Generation and the New Leader LT4670 A sync pulse generator is the heartbeat of your […]
PHABRIX’s Senior Design Engineer, David Bleakley, takes a closer look at the SDI-STRESS option for the Qx, QxL and QxP
1. Who is SDI-STRESS designed for?Our advanced SDI-STRESS option (Qx, QxL, QxP) is available for stress testing and R&D evaluations of SDI interfaces and cables […]
Beyond the Booth: Steve & Kevin on What Got the Biggest Buzz at NAB
If you’re transitioning from SDI to IP or working in a hybrid environment, the last thing you want to do is reboot your test and […]
Understanding the AV delay through your broadcast workflows is a priority
Although SDI feeds hold both video and audio data, this does not mean that the video and audio are automatically in-sync. Variously referred to as […]
SCTE 104 Packet Detection on the PHABRIX Qx Series of Instruments
SCTE-104 messaging is widely adopted throughout the broadcast industry as the standard method for including specific program automation signals and markers in video, for example, […]
Diagnose, measure and react quickly with the PHABRIX SxE handheld
In the demanding live sports environment, it’s important that broadcast engineers have test and measurement devices that can be carried around with ease, as well […]