Tektronix has introduced the WFM8200 and WFM8300 waveform monitors which provide broadcasters with automated 3Gbit/s SDI Eye pattern display and jitter measurements.

The WFM8300 (with Option PHY) also provides multi-rate HD/SD-SDI and 3Gb/s SDI (with Option 3G) color bar and pathological signal generation capabilities that provide engineers with a signal source for signal path verification during system and equipment setup and troubleshooting.

The new models also feature improvements in colour grading with new patented Luma Qualified Vector (LQV) and Spearhead Gamut displays.

According to the supplier, due to different stages of digital rollout and different video formats used in various parts of the world, video format conversion is a significant challenge.

The WFM8200 and WFM8300 can be used by content providers and post production houses verify the quality of video content and make precise adjustments that reduce the potential for gamut errors during editing and format conversion.