DV-TIDE Headend Simulator
You can now have the functionality of a headend at your desk or on the tradeshow floor.
For more information: DV-TIDE Data Sheet PDF
What is DV-TIDE ?
DV-TIDE™ is a PC-based platform that simulates a cable headend. DV-TIDE delivers MPEG-2 transport streams, interactive applications, and Service Information (SI) to cable devices via RF. DV-TIDE provides a low-cost solution for delivering headend functionality to support development teams, testing groups, and tradeshow demonstrations.
DV-TIDE was designed to make it easier to automate and test cable devices and applications before going out into field trials. With this design goal in mind, DV-TIDE makes it easy for you to create and repeat identical test conditions on demand. You can also use it to automate a series of tests, address boundary and error conditions that cannot be tested with a production headend, and target individual test points for defect isolation.
Why buy DV-TIDE? DV-TIDE lets you test and demonstrate features that you could normally access only through a headend, even when you don't have access to a headend. If you don't have access to a headend, or if you have access to a headend, but would prefer to configure the headend for local test needs without affecting others, DV-TIDE is the answer.
DV-TIDE may also be right for you if you want to demonstrate your application or cable device at a tradeshow with limited headend availability.
Does DV-TIDE support SI delivery?
DV-TIDE's Service Information (SI) delivery is based on ISO 13818 and ATSC A/65 C. In addition, DV-TIDE supports EAS messaging based on SCTE 18.
Using DV-TIDE, you can insert dynamically generated or prepared (canned) data into the stream that is being broadcasted to your connected set-top box. You can also insert SCTE 65 tables either In-band or Out-of-Band. And, you can manipulate the MPEG-2 transport streams to better simulate conditions that you are trying to re-create.
Note: To deliver Out-of-Band SI/XAIT data, you will need a CMTS that is DSG capable.
How are applications signaled ?
DV-TIDE provides for both tru2way and ETV applications to be signaled to the attached cable device.
DV-TIDE uses an Application Information Table (AIT), which was defined by the DVB-MHP specification, as well as the eXtended Application Information Table (XAIT), which was defined in the tru2way (OCAP) specification.
DV-TIDE allows you to deliver both bound and unbound applications to a cable device. A bound application is delivered with an in-band service and is signaled with an AIT table in that service. Unbound applications are loaded out-of-band from the DV-TIDE web server and are signaled with an XAIT table sent via a DSG tunnel to the cable device.
ETV applications can also be delivered, including the EISS signaling and a data carousel containing the application resources. To run the ETV application , you will need to ensure that a User Agent is running on the cable device. The User Agent can be pre-loaded on the device or signaled as an unbound OCAP application.
Does DV-TIDE support VOD?
Yes, DV-TIDE supports the dynamic delivery of VOD streams over RF, and even provides trick play spport. The DV-TIDE system includes a VOD server and a configuration file that allow you to customize the assets used during playback.
DV-TIDE provides Session Setup Protocol (SSP) session set up and tear down with Lightweight Stream Control Protocol (LSCP) or Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) client-to-server messaging for session management.
What kind of after sale support can I expect?
enableTV is committed to providing support as part of its annual support license agreement. With this support, you will receive maintenance software updates, be eligible for special promotions, and have access to our technical support department. We also offer training, either in our facility or yours, for those who wish to see first hand how to get the most out of their new DV-TIDE unit.