April 11, 2011
                                                                         

LAS VEGAS, NV - While Adtec Digital's contribution solutions support DVBS/S2, ASI and IP transport platforms concurrently, the EN81 multi-CODEC encoder/modulator and RD60 IRD both support DVBS2 32APSK in addition to the industry standard Q and 8PSK modulation formats.
 
"At Adtec, we believe all three transport mediums are very relevant and we have worked aggressively to make the most of each application and market mandates," said Kevin Ancelin, SVP and Sales Director for Adtec. 

"32APSK is amazing technology that really works," said Ancelin. "It enables upwards of 120 Mbs of data throughput in a 36 Mhz transponder, effectively changing the way satellite transport is utilized."  

By combining 32APSK with AVC (MPEG 4) a full 36 Mhz satellite transponder can now deliver six tier one contribution quality services in the same 36 Mhz previously used to deliver one HD MPEG 2 service with DBVS and QPSK technology.

 
"This changes the rules and economics of the game," says Adrian Hepes, Engineering Director at TV2Go in Toronto.
 

TV2GO and its partner SM2 Sports are delivering Trans-Atlantic sporting events using 32APSK. Unfortunately, there is a stigma surrounding and fear of 32APSK based on old standards and practices, according to Hepes, transmission professionals must engage and learn this new technology, new practices and standards are required. Testing has proven that carrier to noise matters the most, not the traditional link margin.

Successful 32APSK transmission can be achieved using KU on a 2.4 M reflector with power levels as low as 15 watts. The combination of AVC and 32APSK can reliably deliver single channel HD service in as little as 3 Mhz.
 

Adtec chose to partner with Newtec for its DVBS/S2 technology. With the introduction of the EN8x line at NAB 2011, Newtec modulation has been an integrated option for Adtec encoders, and unit volume continues to ramp.
 

"We identified Newtec as the leader in advanced satellite modulation after working with their stand-alone modulators," said Ancelin.

 
"Adtec is a great OEM partner, they are innovative professionals who came to us with a plan and have executed, working with their management and engineering has been a positive experience," said Slava Frayter, VP Sales Americas for Newtec.

For more information, visit www.32APSK.org to learn about the technology and study the many successful tests and uses of DVBS2 32APSK.

Newtec's Broadband Systems offer high-speed 2-way satellite connectivity to large numbers of remote sites. They consist of a scalable hub infrastructure for the network operator and cost-effective, fully integrated terminals for the users. The Professional Equipment business line offers off -the-shelf equipment for broadcasters, network operators and service providers. For more information, visit www.newtec.eu.

From its inception, SM2 Sports Media Solutions' main concentration of business has been Sports Rights' Negotiation and Satellite Delivery for broadcasters worldwide. In establishing a foundation in these two areas of business, Sm2 has teamed up with partners that strived for success and in some cases have been pioneers in their areas of business. On the transmission side, Sm2's goal is to insure that all clients receive the most technologically advanced signal at the lowest competitive price. For more information, visit www.sm2sports.com 

TV2Go provides broadcaster, sports and corporate clients with leading-edge HD satellite and production services. For more information, visit www.tv2go.com. 

For over twenty-five years, Adtec has provided solutions for Cable Multi System Operators, Private Cable, Broadcast Networks, Military and other commercial AV segments globally. Our compression expertise has taken us from SD to 2D-HD and now 3D. Adtec's industry leading end-to-end contribution solutions are used daily around the globe by Tier One operators. Adtec Digital won TV Technology STAR awards at NAB in 2009 for the innovative mediaHUB-HD422 contribution encoder and in 2008 for the Total ATSC distribution, compression, multiplexing and PSIP solution featuring the mediaHUB-HD Pro. For more information, visit www.adtecdigital.com. For information on Adtec's advanced DVBS2 modulation solutions in use, visit www.32apsk.org.