Pico Macom Introduces ATSC/8VSB High-Definition Set-Top Box
Orlando, June 20, 2007-Launching a new line of digital subscriber equipment, Pico Macom is introducing the HD-ATSC, a state-of-the-art 8VSB/HD digital decoder. The new set-top box is designed to work with both high-definition and non-HD television sets.
The HD-ATSC will take a high or standard-definition 8VSB digital signal and convert it to analog video and audio output. The unit features three separate outputs: an analog video and audio output for compatibility with non-HD TV sets, and component and HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) outputs for viewing on full HD sets.
The HD-ATSC features an operating frequency range of 54~860 MHz and offers excellent noise figure, adjacent channel rejection and image rejection specifications. The unit's wide range equalizer eliminates multipath effects.
The HD-ATSC also features a user-friendly set-up guide that allows for easy channel mapping and installation, with auto scan of programmed channels. In addition, the unit is equipped with ATSC-compliant forward error correction decoding tools that enable the reception of digital terrestrial signals in weak signal conditions.
About Pico Macom
Based in San Diego, California, Pico Macom is a worldwide leader in the engineering, development and manufacture of an extensive line of broadband solutions, including electronics, systems equipment and installation components for the franchised cable, private cable and other industries. Founded in 1962, Pico Macom technology is installed in thousands of broadband systems and networks around the globe, in residential units, hotels, motels, schools, hospitals, private and smaller-to-medium cable environments. Pico Macom is a Steren company and a Certified Minority Business Enterprise.