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Single-channel hybrid DVB-T reference design PCV220

General description

Get to market fast with a low-cost solution for single-channel, hybrid-reception and give consumers the fun and freedom of TV on their notebook or desktop computers.


With our robust and proven complete reference design, you can quickly develop future-proof PC TV solutions that maximize consumers’ reception footprint and help drive the transition to digital broadcasting.

Key features

  • Complete reference design for low-cost, single-channel hybrid PC TV cards
    • all necessary hardware in either PCIe or ExpressCard/34 format
    • complete software driver set
    • full documentation including application notes and schematics
  • Analog cable / terrestrial and digital terrestrial (DVB-T) reception
  • Microsoft MCE and Vista compliant drivers
  • SW drivers compatible with Microsoft BDA (Broadcast Driver Architecture)
  • Supports third party applications
  • Supports Linux
  • Can be extended to support dual hardware MPEG encoder on board
  • Can be extended to support a variety of analog and digital (DVB-C, DVB-S, ATSC) broadcast technologies
  • Able to meet Nordig and ISF specifications (and Cenelec for desktop version)

Background information

Hybrid TV solutions are a vital part of the transition to digital TV broadcasting as they reduce consumer acceptance barriers. With our extensive range of complete reference designs, you have a fast, low-risk route to market for a host of exciting hybrid PC TV cards that will meet any consumer budget.

Our PCV220 single-channel hybrid DVB-T reference design is the perfect basis for entry-level solutions for desktop and laptop systems. Available as a PCI Express card for desktops or in an ExpressCard/34 format for notebooks, it lets you offer consumers a low-cost solution for enjoying TV-on-PC functionality today without needing to upgrade when analog broadcasts cease.

At the heart of the reference design, you€™ll find our PCI Express bridge SAA7160 and single-channel audio / video decoder SAA7136E with on-chip IF demodulator. It also features our DVB-T channel decoder TDA10046A and silicon tuner TDA8275A for analog cable / terrestrial and DVB-T reception.

For the lowest possible time-to-market and launch risk, the PCV220 also includes all necessary auxiliary hardware plus a complete software driver set. The solution runs under Linux as well as Windows XP/MCE/Vista.