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CEA Revises DTV Figures, CBS Philadelphia Field Test, and Hyundai's New VSB Chip

2000

Mentioned: Gary Shapiro, Fernando Bittencourt

Summary

The CEA revised its DTV figures with Gary Shapiro urging broadcasters to transmit more original HDTV content, while Hyundai Electronics announced a second-generation VSB chip using 0.35-micron technology priced at $20–30 per unit. Additional coverage includes an exclusive CBS DTV field test from KYW-DT Philadelphia and a report on Brazil's adoption of COFDM.




	Mon, Apr 10, 2000 JUST IN... CEA Revises and Clarifies DTV Figures. Shapiro says content and number of receivers correates...Urges Broadcasters to transmit more original HDTV content Exclusive: CBS DTV/HDTV FIELD TEST REPORT KYW-DT, PHILADELPHIA, PA Exclusive: Report From Brazil's Fernando Bittencourt On Why Their Choice For COFDM Sinclair Demonstrating DVB-T at NAB Hyundai Develops Non-Memory Chip for Digital TV April 7, 2000 (SEOUL) -- Hyundai Electronics Industries Co., Ltd. reported on April 5 that it has developed a second-generation vestigial side band (VSB) chip for TV transmission. The prototype chip employs 0.35-micron technology, with a price tag of US$20-30 per unit. The Korean firm said it is able to use the second generation VSB chip in all types of digital products, including TVs and digital set-top boxes.