IEEE 746-1984
IEEE Standard for Performance Measurements of A/D and D/A Converters for PCM Television Video Circuits
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IEEE 746-1984 is a technical standard for performance measurements of A/D and D/A converters used in PCM television video circuits. It addresses how these converters are evaluated in communication, networking, and broadcast technologies, helping engineers compare results with a consistent method. For systems that depend on video signal integrity, the document supports more reliable design decisions, repeatable testing, and clearer performance documentation across converter implementations.
What is IEEE 746-1984?
This standard defines a measurement framework for analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters in PCM television video circuits. IEEE 746-1984 is concerned with how converter performance is assessed, rather than simply how the devices are built. That makes it useful when engineers need consistent test conditions, comparable results, and a shared basis for reporting key characteristics. In practice, it helps align technical evaluation with the demands of video transmission and conversion paths.
Where is IEEE 746-1984 used?
The standard is most relevant in television video systems that use PCM-based signal handling, especially where conversion between analog and digital forms must be measured accurately. It may be used in broadcast engineering, video transmission equipment, and development or verification workflows for A/D and D/A converter stages. IEEE 746-1984 is also useful during lab testing, design qualification, and procurement when performance data needs to be compared in a controlled and repeatable way.
Why is IEEE 746-1984 important?
Consistent performance measurements help reduce uncertainty when evaluating converter quality in video circuits. IEEE 746-1984 supports compliance efforts by giving teams a structured way to test, document, and compare results across designs or suppliers. That can improve design control, simplify verification, and reduce risk when integrating converters into PCM television applications. For organizations working with broadcast or communication equipment, the standard helps ensure that performance claims are based on a common technical reference.
- Performance measurement methods
- A/D and D/A converter evaluation
- PCM television video circuits
- Repeatable test reporting
- Publication Date: 1984
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
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- This Version: 746 (1984)
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