TDA8980

As the roll out of digital TV accelerates, DTV receiver manufacturers are looking for improved performance, flexibility and cost reductions to meet the demands of the consumer market. Philips’ latest reference design meets these stringent requirements, using two new ICs, the second generation TDA8961 VSB demodulator and the TDA8980 integrated ATSC/NTSC TV input processor ATSC/NTSC digital TV front-end chipset Second generation chipset Complete ATSC (VSB)/NTSC channel decoding solution with just two ICs This chipset combines Philips’ long experience in analog TV with our innovative approach to DTV, creating an outstanding system solution showcasing Philips’ mixed signal technology expertise and offering very high levels of integration, performance and flexibility. Designed for analog and digital TV systems in North America and other ATSC countries, the chipset enables manufacturers to design systems offering end-users significantly improved reception at an attractive price. The two key chips featured are the TDA8980 TV input processor and the TDA8961 8-VSB demodulator/decoder for the ATSC DTV standard. Designed specifically to reduce the chip count of first generation front-ends, the TDA8980 eliminates many components by integrating NTSC decoding, an IF circuit, picture and sound Applications Digital ATSC/NTSC-compliant TV receivers and Set Top Converters DTV-equipped PC/multimedia applications demodulation and VSB downconversion, all into a single device. This chips...