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Rohde & Schwarz showcases DVB-T2, 3D TV and the latest monitoring solutions at this year's IBC trade fair in Amsterdam. An outstanding example is the R&S DVMS4 for monitoring digital TV networks, which premieres at the trade fair. Rohde & Schwarz scores big with new functionality for DVB-T2: Multiple PLP defined in the standard has now been added to both transmitters and T&M instruments.

In Europe, the first DVB-T2 projects are being implemented. For instance, Rohde & Schwarz will install a full-coverage DVB-T2 transmitter network for Europa 7, an Italian broadcast operator, by the end of 2010. The network operators Arqiva in England and Teracom in Sweden are currently upgrading to DVB-T2, with the R&S 8000 generation of Rohde & Schwarz transmitters in various power classes. New key DVB-T2 functions will be included, such as the Multiple PLP mode that makes it possible to transmit diverse services in one channel at variable data rates.

The R&S DVMS4 monitoring system, which monitors DVB-T/H and DVB-S/S2 signals as well as transport streams, will be presented for the first time at IBC. The R&S DVMS4 simultaneously monitors the RF and transport stream characteristics of up to four digital signals in only one height unit, making it the most compact instrument in its class. It is therefore ideal for use at sites with multiple transmitters. The R&S DVMS4 detects all relevant errors, saving network operators the necessity of investing in other costly monitoring equipment. Rohde & Schwarz offers the R&S DVMS1 for monitoring just one RF and/or TS signal. The company has a solution available at an attractive price/performance ratio – regardless of the number of signals to be monitored.

A 3D TV test solution based on the R&S DVSG digital video signal generator can also be seen at the trade fair booth. The compact signal generator for the development and quality assurance of TV sets and projectors supports all relevant 3D TV formats, and outputs uncompressed video signals in accordance with version 1.4a of the HDMI standard. In addition to static images, the R&S DVSG provides long, moving sequences that allow the picture processing unit of new 3D generation displays to be assessed. Rohde & Schwarz provides an extensive library of standard test sequences. For specific problems, users can also create their own 3D test sequences with the free AVG pattern import software.

The new products will be presented to the press on September 10. Find out more about these innovations any time between 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Rohde & Schwarz trade fair booth D35 in hall 8.

Press contacts:
Europe (headquarters): Patrizia Mühlbauer, Phone: +49 89 4129 13818, E-mail: press@rohde-schwarz.com

North America: Chris Petrole, Phone: +1 410 910 7836, E-mail: chris.petrole@rsa.rohde-schwarz.com

Contacts for readers:
Customer Support Europe, Africa, Middle East: Phone: +49 89 4129 13774 E-mail: customersupport@rohde-schwarz.com
Customer Support North America: Phone: +1 888 837 8772, E-mail: customer.support@rsa.rohde-schwarz.com
Customer Support Latin America: Phone: +1 410 910 7988, E-mail: customersupport.la@rohde-schwarz.com
Customer Support Asia: Phone: +65 65130 488, E-mail: customersupport.asia@rohde-schwarz.com

Rohde & Schwarz
Rohde & Schwarz is an independent group of companies specializing in electronics. It is a leading supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcasting, radiomonitoring and radiolocation, as well as secure communications. Established more than 75 years ago, Rohde & Schwarz has a global presence and a dedicated service network in over 70 countries. It has approx. 7400 employees and achieved a net revenue of € 1.2 billion (US$ 1.7B) in fiscal year 2008/2009 (July 2008 to June 2009). Company headquarters are in Munich, Germany.

SOURCE: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG