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Table 1. Broadcast Consortia and Government Agencies
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Organization or Agency
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Description
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Product Standards Regulated
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IEEE 1394
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The IEEE defines standards for real-time (isochronous) information between data-intensive applications.
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- Professional Camera & Camcorders
- Professional Studio Monitors
- Video Editors
- Video Disk Recorders
- Desktop personal computers (PCs)
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Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC)
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The ATSC defines standards for digital television, interactive systems, and broadband multimedia communications. The U.S. is one of several countries using ATSC standards for digital television broadcasts.
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- Digital STB Modulator & De-modulators
- Encoders & Decoders
- SDTV, EDTV & HDTV Receivers
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Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB)
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This consortium defines standards for digital television, interactive systems, and broadband multimedia communications. Digital video broadcasting (DVB) standards are used in Europe and other regions for cable, satellite, and terrestrial digital television broadcasts.
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- Digital STB Modulator & De-modulators
- Encoders & Decoders
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Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG)
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MPEG is an international standards organization (ISO) committee that develops standards for coding and compressing digital audio and video.
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- DVD Players, Recorders, Encoders & Decoders
- Video Editors
- Video Disk Recorders
- Video Servers
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Pro-MPEG Forum
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The Pro-MPEG Forum establishes standards for professional video production equipment. This forum also shares video compression standards such as MPEG and digital video.
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- Professional Cameras/Camcorders
- Professional Studio Monitors
- Video Routers
- Video Switchers
- Video Servers
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Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)
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SMPTE defines standards for digital film production (both television and motion pictures). The society also publishes American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standards, recommended practices, and engineering guidelines that are used worldwide.
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- Professional Camera/Camcorders
- Professional Studio Monitors
- Video Routers
- Video Switchers
- Video Servers
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CableLabs®
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CableLabs is a non-profit research and development consortium that develops cable telecommunications technologies to help its members integrate technical advancements into their business objectives.
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- Cable Modems
- Broadband Networks
- Consumer Broadband Devices
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Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
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The FCC is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC also proposes and enforces new broadcast standards within the United States.
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- All products related to U.S. communications standards
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NHK
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Japan’s broadcasting technology research and development center. NHK defines current and future broadcast standards in Japan.
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- All products related to Japan’s communications standards
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European Telecom Standard Institute (ETSI)
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ETSI maintains the technical standards of its members. The ETSI produces and manages the broadcasting and telecommunications standards for the unified European market.
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- All products related to European unified communications standards
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State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television (SARFT)
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As China’s radio and television broadcast governing body, SARFT establishes all of its national broadcast standards.
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- All products related to China’s communications standards
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