Ensuring the Integrity of DTV Streams
The 4th generation StreamScope product line targeted for DTV networks enables efficient stream quality monitoring, analysis and troubleshooting on an enterprise-wide scale. Indispensable in the station or any network location, rack-mountable and portable models are available with ASI, VSB, SMPTE 310, QAM, 8VSB, QPSK and Gigabit Ethernet input support. The new StreamScope products work together to enable cost-effective deployment across a broadcast operation, whether on a local, regional, or national scale, and the systems have open interfaces to enable easy integration with third party products. The use of standard formats for capturing of recorded streams helps achieve this high-level of third party integration support. Innovative elements of the new StreamScope architecture include a rule-based monitoring system and associated rule creation tools, the Business Intent Assurance feature and stream transformation monitoring.

The StreamScope RM-40 is a low cost stream monitoring appliance. The real-time RM-40 remotely monitors, measures, records, and analyzes DTV streams to ensure their integrity, reliability, and compliance with standards. The RM-40 can be monitored from any SNMP agent in the network and alarms can be distributed via email, SMS, or SNMP traps. In addition, interfaces to GuideBuilder metadata management systems and the Business Intent Assurance feature validate that the streams are well formed from a standards perspective, and automatically ensure that the streams comply with the business model of the operation. Other RM-40 innovations include stream profiling and comparison and template learning. The small form factor unit is virtually maintenance free and may be placed anywhere in the broadcast network including repeater stations where there may be no on-site staff.

The StreamScope MT-40 provides end-to-end, MPEG-2/MPEG-4 transport stream monitoring and analysis for DTV signals carried by broadcast, cable, satellite, IPTV, or mobile networks. Key features include QPSK, 64/256 QAM, ASI and GigE, plus file inputs, remote monitoring capabilities, and IP routes analysis.

Check out the awesome new Triveni Digital STSC-MT-40-LCP-B. StreamScope MT-40LCP Low Cost Portable with battery

The StreamScope MT-40 provides end-to-end, MPEG-2/MPEG-4 transport stream monitoring and analysis for DTV signals carried by broadcast, cable, satellite, IPTV, or mobile networks. Key features include QPSK, 64/256 QAM, ASI and GigE, plus file inputs, remote monitoring capabilities, and IP routes analysis. Maximum of 2 inputs.  More Info HERE

Special MT-40 Bundle Promotion for Non-USA Users HERE
This cost saving package includes:

• STSC-MT-40-LCP-B – StreamScope MT-40LCP Low Cost Portable with battery
• STSC-OPT-ASI – ASI Single Input Module
• STSC-OPT-AOUT – ASI Playout Software 38.8 Mbps, File Loop
• STSC-OPT-GLCP – Non Real Time Analysis – without PCR Analysis. Licensed option, available for StreamScope Low Cost LCP

Who is Triveni Digital?

Triveni is a Sanskrit word meaning convergence. It represents their commitment to the convergence of data with digital broadcasting. It also symbolizes the Triveni Digital suite of products, each independently powerful, yet synergistic with one another. Coming from a heritage of innovation, Triveni Digital (formerly the LG Electronics Research Center of America) continues to be backed by LG Electronics-a major player in the consumer electronics industry. Their strong set of partners, and standards-based open systems approach has enabled them to provide flexible, scalable and robust best-of-breed solutions to customers.

Optimizing Management of Digital Broadcasts
Triveni Digitals innovative products are already helping to operate DTV facilities across the country, Triveni engineers and designers are the professionals setting the standards for the whole DTV industry.

Getting Your Signal Where it Needs to Go
The Triveni product suite is designed to make sure that your DTV signals are carried and received correctly. From GuideBuilder’s market-share-leading PSIP technology to StreamBridge’s accurate data translation to StreamScope’s powerful analytical capabilities, we deliver-flawlessly.

Creating Sustainable Value for Digital Broadcast
Unique, field-tested products and services let you start taking advantage of new revenue opportunities and new business models. Data broadcasting, digital billboards, homeland security, interactive TV, etc.

Lake Mary, FL – September 7, 2010 – Test Equipment Connection announced today that it has entered into a Distribution Agreement to sell new Triveni Digital systems that provide for the management and distribution of data and metadata in digital television streams and other broadcast and multicast media.

“Triveni Digital products are designed to make sure DTV signals are carried and received correctly,” said President and COO Mike Novello. “From GuideBuilder’s market-share-leading PSIP technology, to StreamBridge’s accurate data translation, to StreamScope‘s powerful analytical capabilities, they have a broad platform of solutions.  Triveni Digital products are flexible and support any digital broadcast medium including satellite, digital cable, digital terrestrial TV, and IP multicast.”

About Triveni Digital, Inc.

Triveni Digital, Inc., a subsidiary of LG Electronics, develops systems that provide for the management and distribution of data and metadata in digital television streams. Triveni Digital’s products for DVB SI, ATSC PSIP, data broadcasting, stream analysis, and monitoring are renowned for their ease of use and innovative features. Working with leading industry partners, Triveni Digital employs an open and standards-compliant approach to the digital television market.

About Test Equipment Connection Corporation

Test Equipment Connection Corp., Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd., and TE Connection Asia Limited are industry-leading suppliers of new, refurbished and second-hand electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. The companies sell, buy, lease, rent, trade, repair and calibrate over 315 manufacturers including Anritsu, Rohde & Schwarz, Agilent, Tektronix, Advantest, LeCroy, Chroma and Fluke, with thousands of products available. The companies are a single source supplier with in-house calibration laboratories assuring that customers receive only the highest quality T&M equipment and support. Test Equipment Connection Corporation has over 250,000 customers, a 45,000 square foot warehouse and repair facility in the US, and 17 years of profitability and financial strength.

Visit http://www.TestEquipmentConnection.com

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email sales@testequipmentconnection.com for more information.

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Test Equipment Connection Corporation
30 Skyline Drive
Lake Mary, FL 32746 USA
Voice: (800) 615-8378 x 141 | 407-804-1299

Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd.
6 Battery Road
#31-00 Standard Chartered Bank Building
Singapore 049909
Voice: 65-6320-8596

TE Connection Asia, Ltd.
Unit 13, 16 / FL Fotan Industrial Centre
26-28 Au Pui Wan Street
Fotan Shatin N.T. Hong Kong
Voice: 852-2690-1360

Matinee Energy Inc., a renewable energy project developer and financier, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and formed a strategic alliance with Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. and LG Electronics Inc., which are based in Korea. Matinee said it is focusing on utility-scale projects in the US Southwest.

Matinee has invited Hyundai and LG to join as lead partners for a total of 240 MW – or $1 billion – in contracts for solar energy plants in the initial phase. Both companies have accepted the invitation. Matinee says it also plans to add additional alliance partners that are complementary to all parties.

According to Matinee, The Industrial Company (T.I.C.), which is based in Colorado, as well as other construction and technology companies located in the U.S., will join in supporting this announcement and provide their specific services and resources.  ( source Matinee Energy Inc.)

LG Group last week announced plans to invest $18 billion over the next 10 years to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and expand it business in energy efficient and renewable energy products. Earlier this month Hyundai Heavy announced its entry into the Chinese wind power industry through a MOU to jointly develop a turbine manufacturing plant with Datang Shandong Power Generation Co., LTD.

About LG Electronics, Inc.:
LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications, employing more than 82,000 people working in 114 operations including 82 subsidiaries around the world. With 2007 global sales of USD 44 billion, LG is comprised of five business units – Home Entertainment, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning, Business Solutions and Mobile Communications. LG is the world’s leading producer of mobile handsets, flat panel TVs, air conditioners, front-loading washing machines, optical storage products, DVD players and home theater systems. For more information, visit www.lg.com.

About Hyundai Heavy Industries:
Korean multinational Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has a global business network in each of its six business divisions: Shipbuilding, Offshore & Engineering, Industrial Plant & Engineering, Engine & Machinery, Electro Electric Systems, and Construction Equipment. Founded by the late Chung Ju-yung on March 23, 1972, Hyundai Heavy Industries wrote the first chapter of its shipbuilding history in June, 1974, by completing construction of the world’s largest shipyard and two VLCCs (Very Large Crude Carrier) simultaneously. A decade after its first delivery, the Hyundai Shipyard topped 10 million dead-weight tons in aggregate ship production, and has maintained the leading position in the world shipbuilding market ever since. Hyundai Shipyard’s drive has mirrored the growth of modern Korean heavy industry, and its success has allowed it to expand into other heavy industry areas, ultimately leading to the formation of Hyundai Heavy Industries, an integrated heavy industry company. The latest chapter of HHI’s history began when it separated from the Hyundai Group in February, 2002.

Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology was introduced during the first decade of the new millennium with much fanfare. But the radio tags were practically limited to just replacing conventional barcodes.

In this climate, experts point out that the hype originally promised by RFID would be realized only when its applications go mobile and Korea is currently leading the world in the shift toward mobility. Mobile RFID is based on portable readers imbedded in such wireless devices as cell phones with which people can check detailed data of groceries or movie previews by attaching their handsets to radio tags on vegetable wraps or movie posters.

“No matter how many radio tags are around us sporting fancy applications, its usefulness would not be realized if a number of people do not carry the readers,” a spokesperson at the Mobile RFID Forum said.

“In my view, the idea of ubiquitous RFID readers will be materialized when they are incorporated in such devices as cellular phones or other handheld devices. Korea is setting the global trend.”

Entities both from the public and private sectors convened in 2004 to form a Mobile RFID Forum involving the state-run Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and SK Telecom. The companies and organizations have finished pilot tests geared toward checking the commercial viability of mobile RFID, faster than competitors in other countries. On top of commercial deployment, Asia’s fourth-largest economy has taken the initiative in technological advances as demonstrated at an international conference on RFID standards. Korea hosted the conference, which started Monday to continue through March 26 on Jeju Island, and asked for 16 technologies to be made global standards, or around 16 percent of the 68 overall proposals. Of these, observers predict that the country’s offers in mobile RFID and real-time location systems are highly likely to be endorsed because the country is ahead of the pack in these segments.

Then, Korea will be able to preempt the mobile RFID markets, which are expected to explode in the not-so-distant future, said the Ministry of Knowledge Economy. The RFID tag is a small integrated-circuit chip together with a radio circuit. The tiny tags emit radio waves so that its identification code can be scanned from a distance through a reader. The cutting-edge technology has been expected to offer a variety of information on any product like their ingredients, origins, producers and transportation histories as well. However, the hitch was that the fixed reader of the mobile RFID was not available to the general public. This prompted many countries to come up with wireless readers but they were prone to mistakes in recognizing the tags accurately. To tackle the problems, many Korean researchers have worked on improving the precision of the readers in motion to make a substantial advancement in the studies, according to the Mobile RFID Forum.

(source www.koreatimes.co.kr)