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.

Source document circa 2000 preserved as-is
Mon, Apr 10, 2000

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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.