Validation testing of a direct-to-home (DTH) satellite television receiver in the Ku band

Author

Azpúrua, M. ; Páez, E. ; Tremola, C. ; Velásquez, V.

Author_Institution

Inst. de Ing. (FIIDT), Caracas, Venezuela

Volume

9

Issue

1

fYear

2011

fDate

3/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

798

Lastpage

803

Abstract

The aim of this study was to establish the necessary setups for the measurement of the basic parameters of a commercial DTH receiver based on the standardized measurement techniques in order to provide the Venezuelan state a system of quality management to ensure well-functioning of equipment being procured to provide the end user, the digital satellite television service. The tests were done by measuring the variables of interest from the three major subsystems that make DTH system: internal unit, low noise block and the antenna system.

Keywords

digital television; direct broadcasting by satellite; microwave antennas; television broadcasting; television receivers; Ku band; antenna system; digital satellite television service; direct-to-home satellite television receiver; internal unit; low noise block; quality management; standardized measurement techniques; standardized test; validation testing; Coaxial cables; Receivers; Satellite broadcasting; Satellites; Software; TV; Testing; DTH; Satellite TV; Telecommunications; Tests under standard;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Latin America Transactions, IEEE (Revista IEEE America Latina)

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1548-0992

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TLA.2011.5876422

Filename

5876422