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IBC, Amsterdam, September 12, 2008 — On the occasion of
IBC2008, major players from the DVB-SH ecosystem (Alcatel-Lucent, Audemat,
Axcera, DiBcom, RVR Elettronica, Sagem Mobiles, Sidsa, TeamCast and UDcast) are
joining forces to deliver the world-first live demonstration of full end-to-end
DVB-SH mobile TV, as well as the world-first implementation of the DVB-SH
standard in the UHF band.
On the Alcatel-Lucent booth are presented additional mobile TV
demonstrations including live DVB-SH in UHF, unified UHF/S-Band access on a
single handset, and unified DVB-H/DVB-SH access on a single handset, making it
possible to receive up to 45 live broadcast TV channels on a single handset. A
drive tour around the RAI convention center premises is also offered by
Alcatel-Lucent to IBC visitors wishing to enjoy high-quality DVB-SH mobile TV
on handsets while inside a moving car.
These demonstrations highlight the multi-frequency capability of DVB-SH as
well as its superior spectrum efficiency compared to other mobile broadcast
standards, including in UHF, thus providing operators with a cost-efficient
solution for the deployment of their broadcast mobile TV networks and services
worldwide.
DVB-SH (Digital Video Broadcast – Satellite services to Handhelds) is an
evolution of DVB-H and a powerful mobile broadcast standard allowing
cost-effective mobile TV deployments. It can be used in any frequency spectrum
below 3GHz, including UHF, L-Band and S-Band, this in terrestrial only,
satellite only or also in hybrid networks. The DVB-SH specifications were
approved by the DVB Project in February 2007, and the DVB-SH waveform
definition was published by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute
(ETSI) in March 2008.
The S-Band frequency spectrum is currently available throughout Europe. On
August 7, 2008, the European Commission opened a competition for providers of
communication services via satellite across Europe. Using the S-Band, satellite
operators will, for the first time, be able to offer in all the European Union
Members States services such as high speed data, mobile TV, disaster relief and
remote medical services under one single European selection procedure instead
of under 27 different national systems. This is made possible by a new EU
decision on mobile satellite services that entered into force in July 2008.
The DVB-SH in S-band signal is made available by Alcatel-Lucent throughout
Amsterdam’s RAI convention center using Alcatel-Lucent’s 9600 broadcast mobile
TV transmitters series which are supporting DVB-SH, DVB-H and DVB-T. They are
including technological elements from TeamCast (DVB-SH modulators) and UDcast
(DVB-SH IP encapsulators). The demonstration is using handsets from Sagem
Mobiles, the first mobile phones equipped with the DVB-SH/DVB-H technology,
with DiBcom’s DIB29098 quad-band DVB-SH/DVB-H/DVB-T diversity receiver.
Additional terrestrial gap fillers are provided by Selecom. The coverage for
this demonstration was validated using the Navigator DVB-SH, a multi-standard
portable test and measurement equipment provided by Audemat.
The live joint DVB-SH demonstration is accessible on the following booths at
IBC: Alcatel-Lucent (Hall 12P, booth C20), Audemat (Hall 8, booth B58), Axcera
(Hall 8, booth E24), bmco forum/B21C (Mobile Zone, booth M273), DiBcom (Hall 3,
booth A41), RVR Elettronica (Hall 8, booth C20), Sidsa (Hall 4, booth C48),
TeamCast (Hall 2, booth C23 / Mobile Zone, booth M383) and UDcast (Hall 1,
booth E90).
About Audemat ( http://www.Audemat.com)
AUDEMAT is pioneer in the conception and manufacturing of innovative products
for Broadcast professionals. Almost one third of the staff is dedicated the
development of innovative technologies.AUDEMAT is the only European company
that has won 12 awards over 9 years for product innovation at the World
Broadcast Show (NAB – Las Vegas). The AUDEMAT group is privately owned by the
board of Directors, as well as capital investors. About 100 employees are
located at the Bordeaux-Merignac site. AUDEMAT has an office in Beijing (China)
since the beginning of 2008; and a subsidiary company in Miami (Florida-USA).
With 7 employees, the U.S. subsidiary is in charge of developing sales in North
and South America, Australia and New Zealand. The AUDEMAT group recently
acquired Nortek, a TV specialist located in Lille, France. AUDEMAT has been
ISO9001 certified for 10 years; it recently obtained ISO14000 certification
(environmental management standards). Since 2007, the AUDEMAT group has
dedicated part of its profits to offsetting CO2 gas emissions by being part of
actions for sustainable development around the world.
About Axcera (http://www.axcera.com)
Axcera is a premier provider of RF transmission equipment and systems for the
television broadcast and broadband wireless/MMDS industries. Carrying on the
tradition of offering the best RF products for 25 years, the company has earned
its reputation as a high quality manufacturer, focused on meeting customers'
needs. Today Axcera provides the most complete line of television transmitter
systems available from any manufacturer as well as end-to-end broadband
wireless/MMDS solutions, including complete network planning, design and
integration services, while never losing the focus on quality and the
customer.
About DiBcom (http://www.dibcom.com)
DiBcom is at the heart of mobile TV. As a fabless semiconductor company that
designs high-performance chipsets, DiBcom enables low-power mobile and portable
TV reception everywhere and at speeds exceeding 200 km/h. The company’s
solutions are used in automotive, PC/peripheral, mobile phones and other
handheld devices. DiBcom has extensive experience solving real-world mobile
digital terrestrial television (DTT) reception problems and has overcome the
main technological barriers to high-quality service. The company has developed
a number of patented algorithms and architectures for fast and accurate channel
estimation and high Doppler compensation. Its chipsets are compliant with the
current worldwide Digital Video Broadcast standards DVB-T, DVB-H, DVB-SH, T-DMB
and ISDB-T.
About RVR (http://www.rvr.it)
RVR Elettronica is one of the world’s leading manufacturer of FM and TV analog
and digital broadcasting transmitters, with more than 15,000 public and private
customers served worldwide during its 30-years experience. Broadcasters in 195
Countries and Territories of the world rely on RVR Elettronica when it comes to
invest in a reliable, affordable and technologically advanced transmitters.
With the launch of its new “GOLD-VIDEO” line of DVB-T, DVB-H, DVB-SH digital TV
transmitters, RVR Elettronica confirms its pioneering role in the Digital
communication arena. More than 180 employees covering the whole world with
offices in China, USA, Ukraine, Dubai, a capillary network of 200 distributors
and an efficient pre-sales and after-sales services, makes RVR the true
Proximity Partner for many of the world’s existing and emerging TV and radio
stations.
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About Sagem Mobiles (http://www.sagem.com/mobiles)
Sagem Mobiles is a leading international player in the mobile
telecommunications market arena. Sagem Mobiles designs, develops, produces and
markets mobile phone products that pack cutting-edge technologies such as
fixed-mobile convergence, mobile TV and NFC/RFID ID solutions, together with a
comprehensive range of mobile phone accessories. Sagem Mobiles skill sets also
extends to handling the development and production of mobile phones under
Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) contracts.
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About Sidsa (http://www.sidsa.es)
SIDSA is a provider of semiconductors and equipment for Digital TV broadcast
and reception. The company portfolio includes demodulator Integrated Circuits
for mobile and digital terrestrial TV, Broadcast platforms and conditional
access devices. SIDSA’s key differentiators are its technology for Digital TV
Sytem-On-Chip design and its understanding of complete end-to-end Digital TV
Systems. This allows the company to deliver products that perfectly fill the
needs of operators, mobile phone manufacturers and consumer electronics
companies. SIDSA has its headquarters are in Madrid (Spain) and offices in
Zaragoza, Dubai, Hong Kong, Moscow and San Francisco. Since 2006 SIDSA is
backed by investment from two Spanish private equity and venture capital
groups: Inova Capital and Baring Group, something that has stimulated its
international expansion and growth.
About TeamCast (http://www.teamcast.com)
TeamCast is a young company with strong technical credentials who supply ‘OEM’
product technology to infrastructure equipment providers for digital television
broadcast networks. Capitalising on the expertise of their three founders,
TeamCast’s scientific and technical teams have been deeply involved in the
definition, development and validation of a number of digital television
broadcast standards – for example, the standards for mobile and portable
terminals defined by DVB-H, DVB-SH, FLO 2.0 and DVB-T2. The OEM technology
promoted by TeamCast provides a complete and compatible range of functional
modules which are highly integrated and robust, and which the clients of
TeamCast can easily integrate into their own transmitters, re-transmitters,
base stations etc – thus forming the network infrastructure required for
digital television broadcasting. Today TeamCast serves more than 250 customers
in 45 countries. TeamCast’s main research and development laboratories are
based at St Grégoire, close to the city of Rennes. An American subsidiary,
TeamCast Inc, based in Chicago (IL), was opened in February 2007, to enable
closer working with US customers.
About UDcast (http://www.udcast.com)
UDcast is a leading software company providing IP broadcast solutions for the
delivery of content to a broad range of devices over existing and emerging
wireless networks worldwide. UDcast’s Mobile TV technology is a key component
in the end-to-end solutions from major systems providers including Motorola,
Nokia, NSN, Alcatel-Lucent, Tandberg- Ericsson, Cisco-Scientific Atlanta,
Harris Broadcasting and others. UDcast’s satellite-aware IP appliances are
widely deployed at thousands of sites around the globe. The Company was
recognized in 2007 as a leading European technology company by the prestigious
Red Herring Hot 100 award. The Company maintains its global headquarters in
Sophia-Antipolis, France with offices in the USA, Spain, Algeria and Italy.
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