Broadcast
Introduction
Broadcast technologies probably impact on more people in the world than any other. ETSI is therefore privileged to play a leading role in the specification of technologies that are used globally for radio, television and data broadcast. The specifications cover analogue and digital services delivered via cable, satellite and terrestrial transmitters, as well as by the Internet and mobile communication systems. Related topics such as Electronic Programme Guides and interactive television are also included.
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Our Role & Activities
For many of the broadcast technologies, ETSI addresses two aspects: system and equipment specifications, and 'Harmonized Standards' to assist equipment to be placed on the market in line with European legislation. In addition, for systems that use the radio frequency spectrum, ETSI works with the relevant European organizations in order to secure appropriate frequency allocations that are common throughout Europe.
ETSI works in collaboration with other partners in the broadcast domain, including:
- CENELEC, the European Electrotechnical Standardization Committee
- The DVB Project (Digital Video Broadcasting)
- EBU, the European Broadcasting Union
- WorldDAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
A joint ETSI/EBU/CENELEC technical committee, JTC Broadcast, co-ordinates the drafting of standards for broadcast systems (emission-reception combination) for television, radio, data and other services via satellite, cable and terrestrial transmitters. The Committee works with the other specialist groups as necessary.
CENELEC is responsible for the standardization of radio and television receivers.
Harmonized standards
Harmonized Standards are a key component of current European legislation, and ETSI is the place where most of the Harmonized Standards for Information and Communication Technologies are developed. Safety Harmonized Standards are available from CENELEC.
Radio spectrum
ETSI contributes to the identification of radio spectrum needs for many technologies, including broadcasting. The Institute therefore works closely with the European Conference of Posts and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) and the European Commission to define radio spectrum requirements for Europe. This work in turn is carried to the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU's) Regional and World Radio Conferences. ETSI Members may participate in the CEPT work on spectrum allocation, and ETSI Technical Report TR 102 137 lists ETSI standards ordered by the frequency band which they use.
Standards
The following is a list of recently published and frequently downloaded standards. Please use the ETSI Work Programme to find further related standards.
Standard No.
Standard title.
ES 202 184
MHEG-5 Broadcast Profile
EN 302 307
Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); Second generation framing structure, channel coding and modulation systems for Broadcasting, Interactive Services, News Gathering and other broadband satellite applications (DVB-S2)
TS 102 822-3-1
Broadcast and On-line Services: Search, select, and rightful use of content on personal storage systems ("TV-Anytime"); Part 3: Metadata; Sub-part 1: Phase 1 - Metadata schemas
TS 102 822-3-3
Broadcast and On-line Services: Search, select, and rightful use of content on personal storage systems ("TV-Anytime"); Part 3: Metadata; Sub-part 3: Phase 2 - Extended Metadata Schema
TS 102 822-3-4
Broadcast and On-line Services: Search, select, and rightful use of content on personal storage systems ("TV-Anytime"); Part 3: Metadata; Sub-part 4: Phase 2 - Interstitial metadata
TS 102 822-4
Broadcast and On-line Services: Search, select, and rightful use of content on personal storage systems ("TV-Anytime"); Part 4: Phase 1 - Content referencing
TS 102 822-5-1
Broadcast and On-line Services: Search, select, and rightful use of content on personal storage systems ("TV-Anytime"); Part 5: Rights Management and Protection (RMP); Sub-part 1: Information for Broadcast Applications
TS 102 822-6-1
Broadcast and On-line Services: Search, select, and rightful use of content on personal storage systems ("TV-Anytime"); Part 6: Delivery of metadata over a bi-directional network; Sub-part 1: Service and transport
TS 102 822-6-3
Broadcast and On-line Services: Search, select, and rightful use of content on personal storage systems ("TV-Anytime"); Part 6: Delivery of metadata over a bi-directional network; Sub-part 3: Phase 2 - Exchange of Personal Profile
TS 102 822-8
Broadcast and On-line Services: Search, select, and rightful use of content on personal storage systems ("TV-Anytime"); Part 8: Phase 2 - Interchange Data Format
TS 102 822-9
Broadcast and On-line Services: Search, select, and rightful use of content on personal storage systems ("TV-Anytime"); Part 9: Phase 2 - Remote Programming
TS 101 154
Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); Specification for the use of Video and Audio Coding in Broadcasting Applications based on the MPEG-2 Transport Stream
TS 101 547-1
Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); Plano-stereoscopic 3DTV; Part 1: Overview of the multipart
TS 101 547-2
Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); Plano-stereoscopic 3DTV; Part 2: Frame Compatible Plano-stereoscopic 3DTV
TS 101 547-3
Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); Plano-stereoscopic 3DTV; Part 3: HDTV Service Compatible Plano-stereoscopic 3DTV
TS 102 796
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV
TS 102 821
Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM); Distribution and Communications Protocol (DCP)
TS 102 114
DTS Coherent Acoustics; Core and Extensions with Additional Profiles
TS 102 831
Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); Implementation guidelines for a second generation digital terrestrial television broadcasting system (DVB-T2)
TS 103 176
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB); Rules of implementation; Service information features
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The following is a list of recently published and frequently downloaded standards. Please use the ETSI Work Programme to find further related standards.
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