Test and Measurement for Digital Television

Although there are many tests and measurements for the transmission of digital television that are similar to those made for analog television, some are distinctly different. These are the focus of this chapter. These tests include the measurement of power as well as linear and nonlinear distortions. Frequency measurements are also discussed. This discussion is not meant to be exhaustive. There are many tests that may be made in connection with the subsystems discussed in previous chapters. There are other tests that may be made at the systems level. The purpose of this chapter is to highlight a few of the key tests that may be used to characterize the RF performance of a digital television system.