Thomson Video Networks Unveils SingleFeed Solution

Thomson Video Networks has announced a new SingleFeed solution for its NetProcessor 9030/40 multiplexing and transport system and RD1100 receiver/descrambler.

The solution enables terrestrial headend operators to perform satellite distribution of SFN multiplexes to transmitters and regionalization of these multiplexes, as well as the 100 percent coverage via DTH satellite reception now required in many countries.

"In many countries, home viewers in white space such as mountainous regions cannot receive digital terrestrial television signals correctly; their only alternative is to receive terrestrial TV via DTH satellite," said Stéphane Cloirec, director of product management, Thomson Video Networks. "With our new SingleFeed solution, headend operators can simultaneously feed DTH receivers and DVB-T2 transmitters with a single multiplex, which can result in huge OPEX savings – up to a million euros or the cost of a satellite transponder. Also, SingleFeed is enabling us to respond to the many new DVB-T2 greenfield opportunities, primarily in Africa and Asia, that require this capability."

Activated through a simple reconfiguration of the NetProcessor 9030/40 or RD1100, Thomson Video Networks' SingleFeed solution offers a solution for regionalization of DVB-T2 multiplexes. SingleFeed enables headend operators to preserve resources and bandwidth for distributing bouquets of services to both DTH satellite and terrestrial transmitters. The function's system architecture provides cost savings by enabling operators to send a multiplex only once to feed both the DTH receiver and the DVB-T2 transmitters, without requiring additional equipment at DVB-T2 transmission sites or extra devices for each transmitter in areas that require regionalization.

"There are similar solutions on the market, but SingleFeed actually represents a first for the industry because it is directly implemented in the DVB-T2 gateway for both the multiplexer and the receiver/descrambler," Cloirec added. "The solution reinforces Thomson Video Networks' leadership in the terrestrial headend market and shows our commitment to supporting our customers as new DVB standards emerge."

Thomson Video Networks' SingleFeed solution will be available in November.

Image: Thomson Video Networks NetProcessor 9030/40 SpliceRater Multiplexer

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(JP)