Philips Test Center Adopts Tektronix for HDMI

Philips (News - Alert) High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) Authorized Testing Center (ATC) in Bangalore, India has adopted the Tektronix HDMI V1.3b1 Compliance Test Solution (CTS (News - Alert)).

 

HDMI is a high-speed serial data interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, next-generation gaming console or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over a single cable.

 

"High quality test and measurement instruments and solutions are fundamental to ensure compliance with the HDMI test specification and ultimately the development of successful HDMI products," said Jelle Rieske, senior director, Consumer Lifestyle, Philips Innovation Campus, in a statement.

 

"The adoption of the Tektronix (News - Alert) HDMI 1.3b1 compliance test solution for the ATC gives us a comprehensive and up-to-date HDMI test environment to help us shorten the time-to-market of HDMI compliant products,” added Rieske.

 

Philips Electronics India Limited, a subsidiary of the Netherlands-based Royal Philips Electronics (News - Alert), is a major player in Lighting, Medical Systems, Consumer Electronics, Domestic Appliances & Personal Care and Research.

 

Philips has an unmatched range of internationally current products backed by superior design and technology and an excellent distribution and after-sales service network. Philips has been operating in India for over 75 years and employs over 4,000 employees around the country.

 

"We are very proud that the Philips HDMI ATC chose Tektronix HDMI 1.3b1 test solution to facilitate HDMI compliance testing services," said Shrinath Kulkarni, sales director, South Asia.

 

"Tektronix is the leading provider of serial data test solutions and the pioneer of compliance testing for HDMI. The Tektronix solution provides full compliance test support and addresses all requirements of the HDMI 1.3b1 test specification,” added Kulkarni.

 

Tektronix is a supplier of test, measurement, and monitoring products, solutions and services for the communications, computer, and semiconductor industries -- as well as military/aerospace, consumer electronics, education and a broad range of other industries worldwide.

 

With 60 years of experience, Tektronix enables its customers to design, build, deploy, and manage next-generation global communications networks, computing and advanced technologies. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix has operations in 19 countries worldwide.