ATSC Initiates Standards Activity To Explore VSB Enhancements

3-Aug-00

The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) has launched a formal standards activity aimed at addressing emerging digital television (DTV) applications, including mobile services.In a unanimous vote, the ATSC Executive Committee directed its key standards group to develop enhancements to the FCC-approved VSB transmission standard. This initiative builds upon the work of the ATSC Task Force on RF System Performance, which was formed in March 2000 to examine technical issues related to DTV RF system performance. Other work of the task force will continue in parallel with the new standards activity. ""This effort responds to broadcaster requirements for more flexibility while ensuring the continuity and momentum of the DTV transition,"" said Mark Richer, ATSC Executive Director.The new standards work will begin with a detailed analysis of the market requirements. Based upon these requirements, the ATSC will develop appropriate enhancements to its DTV standard. This new activity will follow the normal open standards setting process of the ATSC.The Advanced Television Systems Committee is an international, non-profit organization developing voluntary standards for the entire spectrum of advanced television systems. The ATSC has 200 member organizations representing the broadcast, broadcast equipment, motion picture, consumer electronics, computer, cable, satellite and semiconductor industries. For more information, visit www.atsc.org.

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