LeCroy 980 12G-SDI Video Generator
The LeCroy 980 is a 12G-SDI video generator, designed for testing and validating video equipment and systems that utilize the 12G-SDI standard. This instrument provides high-quality video signals for comprehensive analysis and compliance testing. Ideal for broadcast, production, and R&D environments.
- Model
- Lecroy 980
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $4,570
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 980
This unit
The Teledyne LeCroy 980 12G-SDI Video Generator is a modular signal generation instrument for testing video equipment and systems across the SDI standard family. It produces high-quality video signals from SD through 12G-SDI formats, supporting frame rates to 120Hz, with four independent 12G-SDI-capable output ports that can be aggregated for dual-link or quad-link operation. The module integrates into the 980B or 980R Advanced Test Platforms, enabling comprehensive validation in broadcast, production, and R&D environments where precise signal generation and standards compliance are required.
Technical Specifications
Video Generation- SDI Standards: SMPTE 295M, 292M, 372M, 424M, ST-2081, ST-2082
- Data Rates: SD, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI, and 12G-SDI
- Output Ports: Four (4) 12G-SDI ports with single-link, dual-link, or quad-link aggregation
- Frame Rates: Up to 120Hz at 12G-SDI
- Color Depth: 10-bit, 12-bit
- Color Space: RGB, YCbCr
- Sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:2:4, 4:4:4:4
- Test Patterns: Extensive standard timings library with per-port pattern selection and motion simulation via panning
- Payload ID Editor: Enables disruptive testing through invalid PID attribute selection Audio Generation
- Format: LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation)
- Channels: 2-channel to 16-channel or 32-channel configurations
- Sine Wave Generator: Programmable amplitude, frequency, sampling rate, and bit depth
- SPDIF Output: Available for external audio monitoring Synchronization
- Genlock Input: Supports external analog SD black burst and HD tri-level sync reference alignment Analysis Capabilities (Optional)
- Input Ports: Four (4) 12G-capable input ports
- Real-time Monitoring: Video and metadata viewing with ancillary data stream inspection
- Audio Analysis: Format detection, channel status monitoring, and per-channel volume measurement
Key Features
- Modular architecture accommodates multi-module test configurations
- Independent test pattern control across all four output ports
- Support for both 10-bit and 12-bit color depths
- Flexible link aggregation for diverse SDI topologies
Typical Applications Broadcast equipment validation, production system testing, standards compliance verification, SDI pathway analysis, and audio-video signal integrity assessment.
Compatibility & Integration Designed as a plug-in module for the quantumdata 980B and 980R Advanced Test Platforms, enabling integration with complementary test modules for multi-domain signal generation and analysis.
Lecroy 980 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Lecroy 980. Calibration covers output frequency accuracy, output power level accuracy across the full frequency range, AM/FM/PM/pulse modulation accuracy, harmonic and spurious output levels, and phase noise floor verification. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Lecroy 980 faults: YIG oscillator failure (no output or loss of lock), step attenuator wear (output drops or steps at set attenuation), ALC loop failure (uncontrolled output power), I/Q modulator assembly failure. HP/Agilent 836xx series most common faults are YIG oscillator failure and step attenuator contact wear causing output steps or drops at specific attenuation settings. Keysight E4428C/E4438C units most commonly develop ALC loop failure and I/Q modulator assembly faults. YIG oscillator replacement and attenuator service are stocked repairs.
Lecroy 980 price
This Lecroy 980 is listed at $4,570. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Lecroy 980 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Lecroy 980 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers output frequency accuracy, output power level accuracy across the full frequency range, AM/FM/PM/pulse modulation accuracy, harmonic and spurious output levels, and phase noise floor verification. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
