Rohde & Schwarz demonstrates many new DVB-T2 functions as well as new compact monitoring instruments at IBC 2010

20.08.2010 - Rohde & Schwarz showcases DVB-T2, 3D TV and the latest monitoring solutions at this year's IBC trade fair in Amsterdam. An outstanding example is the R&S DVMS4 for monitoring digital TV networks, which premieres at the trade fair. Rohde & Schwarz scores big with new functionality for DVB-T2: Multiple PLP defined in the standard has now been added to both transmitters and T&M instruments.

In Europe, the first DVB-T2 projects are being implemented. For instance, Rohde & Schwarz will install a full-coverage DVB-T2 transmitter network for Europa 7, an Italian broadcast operator, by the end of 2010. The network operators Arqiva in England and Teracom in Sweden are currently upgrading to DVB-T2, with the R&S®8000 generation of Rohde & Schwarz transmitters in various power classes. New key DVB-T2 functions will be included, such as the Multiple PLP mode that makes it possible to transmit diverse services in one channel at variable data rates.

The R&S®DVMS4 monitoring system, which monitors DVB-T/H and DVB-S/S2 signals as well as transport streams, will be presented for the first time at IBC. The R&S®DVMS4 simultaneously monitors the RF and transport stream characteristics of up to four digital signals in only one height unit, making it the most compact instrument in its class. It is therefore ideal for use at sites with multiple transmitters. The R&S®DVMS4 detects all relevant errors, saving network operators the necessity of investing in other costly monitoring equipment. Rohde & Schwarz offers the R&S®DVMS1 for monitoring just one RF and/or TS signal. The company has a solution available at an attractive price/performance ratio – regardless of the number of signals to be monitored.

A 3D TV test solution based on the R&S®DVSG digital video signal generator can also be seen at the trade fair booth. The compact signal generator for the development and quality assurance of TV sets and projectors supports all relevant 3D TV formats, and outputs uncompressed video signals in accordance with version 1.4a of the HDMI standard. In addition to static images, the R&S®DVSG provides long, moving sequences that allow the picture processing unit of new 3D generation displays to be assessed. Rohde & Schwarz provides an extensive library of standard test sequences. For specific problems, users can also create their own 3D test sequences with the free AVG pattern import software.