Broadcast and media : Introduction to DVB-T2: second-generation digital terrestrial television

Subject

DVB-C/S/T, the first generation of the DVB standard, was developed in the mid-1990s and is now used in many countries worldwide. DVB-S2, the first second-generation DVB standard, became available in 2004. DVB-T2 and DVB-C2 completed the second generation of transmission standards.

This seminar covers DVB-T2, the terrestrial version of DVB-x2. DVB-T2 is not DVB-T compatible, it is a completely new, highly advanced, and very complex terrestrial transmission standard for digital television.

Content

• DVB-x2: second-generation DVB standards
• DVB-T and DVB-T2 data rates
• Shannon limit
• DVB-x2 input signal formats
• DVB-x2 input signal processing
• T2-MI
• DVB-T2 error protection
• DVB-T2 modulation methods
• Rotated, Q-delayed constellation diagrams
• PAPR reduction
• DVB-T2 applications
• Outlook for DVB-C2
• Test and measurement

Target Group

• Engineers and technicians working in the field of television and broadcasting technology with DVB-T experience who want to learn about the new technology. This seminar is an advanced, not a beginners course. Knowledge of digital modulation and OFDM is a prerequisite.
• Duration: 2 days
• Training location: Munich
• Language: English