Electrocardiography software RDCA

for cardiologyfor ECGanalysis

Overview
RDCA (Rhythm Database Comparison Software) automates verification of ECG rhythm algorithms by comparing a Test Annotation File (TAF) produced by an algorithm with a Reference Annotation File (RAF). The tool calculates match percentage, highlights noncompliant time stamps and waveform segments, and includes AI Sync to correct time misalignment between files for accurate results.

Functions

• TAF vs RAF rhythm database comparison with match percentage output
• Support for TAF generation from digital and analog inputs
• AI Sync for automatic time synchronization between TAF and RAF
• One-click comparison workflow: import TAF and run comparison in two steps
• Visual marking of noncompliant timestamps and waveform regions for targeted debugging
• Exportable comparison reports: TXT, CSV, Excel, Word
• Includes common rhythm databases (AHA, MIT-BIH, CU, NST, ESC) and integrated DB Downloader
• RDCA Enterprise: option to import additional/custom databases for extended verification

Highlights

• One-stop solution for AHA, MIT-BIH, CU, NST and ESC rhythm database test annotation comparison
• Fast two-step comparison that pinpoints noncompliant time stamps to accelerate algorithm tuning
• Enterprise edition enables custom database import for broader verification scenarios
• When combined with WhaleTeq ECG test products, helps streamline compliance testing for IEC standards

Supported standards and databases (summary)
Supported standards: IEC 60601-2-47, ANSI/AAMI EC57, YY 0885. Included databases: AHA, MIT-BIH, NST, CU, ESC.

Supported test options — 17 Required Capabilities (examples)

• QRS Se, QRS +P
• VEB Se, VEB +P, VEB FPR
• VEB COU Se, VEB COU +P, VEB S_Run Se, VEB S_Run +P, VEB L_Run Se, VEB L_Run +P
• RMS heart rate error
• % beats missed, % N and S missed, % V missed, % F missed, Total SHUTDOWN time

Supported test options — 25 Optional Capabilities (examples)

• SVEB Se, SVEB +P, SVEB FPR
• SVEB COU Se, SVEB COU +P, SVEB S_Run Se, SVEB S_Run +P, SVEB L_Run Se, SVEB L_Run +P
• VF EP Se, VF EP +P, VF DU Se, VF DU +P, VF FPR, VF Time
• AF EP Se, AF EP +P, AF DU Se, AF DU +P, AF FPR, AF Time
• ST EP Se, ST EP +P, ST DU Se, ST DU +P

TAF formats supported
Binary-MIT annotation (*.atr) and text label formats: Text-MIT (*.txt), Text-AHA (*.txt), Text-AAMI (*.txt), Text-AHA 2 fields (*.txt), Text-AAMI 2 fields (*.txt).

Supported time unit
Sample Index (100 Hz–1500 Hz) and Absolute Time.

Supported report export formats
TXT, CSV, Excel, Word.

Ordering information (models / part numbers)

• HB0-RDBA099 — Model No.: RDCA Basic — Rhythm database comparison software for 17 capabilities
• HB0-RDPR099 — Model No.: RDCA Pro — 17 required capabilities plus 25 optional capabilities
• HB0-RDEN099 — Model No.: RDCA Enterprise — 17 required, 25 optional, plus support for additional databases

Documentation and tools (available)

• RDCA application software package
• Release notes
• Datasheet
• User manual

Technical specifications

• Supported standards: IEC 60601-2-47, ANSI/AAMI EC57, YY 0885
• Included databases: MIT-BIH, AHA, NST, CU, ESC
• Supported test options — 17 required and 25 optional capability sets (examples listed above)
• TAF formats: Binary-MIT (*.atr); Text formats (MIT, AHA, AAMI, 2-field variants)
• Time units: Sample Index (100 Hz–1500 Hz), Absolute Time
• Report exports: TXT, CSV, Excel, Word
• AI Sync: automatic time synchronization to improve comparison accuracy
• Input: supports TAF generated from digital or analog signal tests