AudioDev now unveils its CATS HD DVD analyzer. A pre-release version of the analyzer will be on display at the upcoming industry event - Mediatech showcase and conference in Frankfurt, October 4-5.

The new analyzer joins the CATS family of blue laser analyzers and follows the introduction of the AudioDev CATS analyzers for the Blu-ray Disc format launched earlier this year.



The HD DVD analyzer, named CATS H100 HD DVD Pro, is based on the reference drive platform which is result of a joint venture between AudioDev AB and Toptica Photonics AG. The analyzer incorporates AudioDev?s latest measurement hardware. It shares the compact design and small footprint of the Blu-ray Disc analyzers.

The CATS H100 HD DVD Pro measures the HD DVD-ROM format. A version measuring the recordable and re-writable formats will be launched during 2006.

At the same technology event, Datarius plans to showcase its DaTABANK measuring platform, designed to be capable of testing both BD and HD-DVD as well as supporting all DVD formats.