Sony today announced the commercialization of the world’s first demodulator LSI for high-definition television use conforming to the DVB-T2 (Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial 2) terrestrial digital broadcast standard adopted in the UK. DVB-T2 is a new terrestrial digital broadcast standard which improves on the current DVB-T terrestrial digital broadcast standard adopted in Europe and various other countries and regions around the world. DVB-T2 significantly increases data transmission capacity compared to DVB-T , and optimizes use of band frequencies to enhance the quality of high definition broadcasts.
With adoption of the DVB-T2 expected to expand to various countries across Europe and around the world, Sony will actively promote the use of this new LSI to manufacturers of large-screen TVs, set top boxes and other applicable products. This LSI is to be used in UK models of Sony’s Bravia” LCD TVs which are scheduled to be released in 2010.
