Digital Terrestrial Silicon Receivers

Technologies, Markets, and Forecasts for CE Applications

Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) promises to bring improved quality and reception to broadcast television. Advances in receiver technology over the last few years have resulted in low cost, low power implementations that bring video reception to portable devices. With four major DTT standards now in use, new silicon vendors are coming to market, and product developers are working to position themselves for new opportunities. The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) has announced that it will develop a new standard for mobile broadcast video while Qualcomm marches forward with MediaFlo.

This study is focused on the terrestrial receivers and standards that will impact consumer electronics devices. After providing a general awareness of the technologies associated with DTT services, it explores current market challenges. The report includes a listing of DTT component suppliers, along with background details for most of the companies. It forecasts world markets for the inclusion of DTT receivers in consumer products to 2013, broken down by receiver type and product type.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • What are the worldwide DTT broadcast standards?
  • Who are the silicon suppliers for DTT receivers and which standards do they support?
  • What is the difference between fixed and mobile DTT?
  • What is a tuner?
  • Why are silicon tuners and DTT standards so important?
  • What are the issues associated with the DTT marketplace?
  • What is the market opportunity for silicon receivers?
  • What new market opportunities are opening up?

Who Needs This Report?

  • Silicon component vendors
  • Home media consumer electronics manufacturers of DVD players, set-top boxes, digital media adapters, portable media players, portable DVD players, TVs and PC TVs.
  • Financial community