STB Functional Testing

STB Functional Test Suite is intended for functionality testing of STB devices, with following major targets/test groups

  • GUI (Menus, OSD, EPG, language translations)
  • RC keys
  • Interfaces (HDMI, SCART, USB, etc.)
  • Video standards (MPEG2/MPEG4, SD/HD)
  • Audio (MPEG layer 2, E-AC3, AC3, HE AAC, AAC, etc.)
  • Tuning/Scanning (frequencies, changes in modulation parameters, transmitting parameters, etc.)
  • TXT, subtitle
  • Performance (program management, aspect ratio, program navigation, etc.)
  • LAN (LAN status, media server)

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BBT environment for functional testing of Set Top Box devices contains following components

  • Transport stream player – DekTec card
  • Grabber device – RT-AV100
  • Power switch control unit
  • Device Under Test (DUT) controllers – UART and Remote Control (RC) emulator

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Test application and reporting

Download an example of a Functional Test Report (pdf file).