ATSC 3.0

A/324 Candidate Standard Revision

Posted on April 10, 2024 in

This document is a revision of A/324, “Scheduler / Studio to Transmitter Link.” A/324 specifies the protocol on the Studio-to-Transmitter Link (STL) from studio side infrastructure to a Single Frequency Network (SFN) of Transmitters. It defines delivery protocols for ALP Transport. The document also defines possible interfaces among the studio infrastructure, for example the interconnection […]

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A/345, VVC Video Candidate Standard

Posted on November 17, 2023 in

This document describes the video coding constraints on ITU-T Rec. H.266 | International Standard ISO/IEC 23090-3 (“VVC”) when it is used for video compression in the ATSC 3.0 Digital Television System. Any other video coding technologies in the ATSC 3.0 system are documented in their own ATSC Standard(s). ATSC A/300 provides references to the various […]

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A/344:2024-04 Candidate Standard Revision

Posted on April 26, 2023 in

This document describes the interactive content environment provided by an ATSC 3.0 receiver. This environment is comprised of a standard W3C User Agent with known characteristics, a WebSocket interface for obtaining information from the receiver and controlling various receiver functionality, and an HTTP interface for accessing files delivered over broadcast. This document also specifies the […]

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PT-6 Report: ATSC 3.0 and Global Convergence

Posted on January 24, 2023 in

Much has been said of the current threats to broadcasting. There is pressure on RF spectrum worldwide and the amount of spectrum allocated to broadcast has been reduced in many countries. As well, data networks capable of delivering video and video-related services are deployed widely. However, broadcasting has many strengths, some of which are unique. […]

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ATSC Implementation Guide: Emissions Testing Process

Posted on April 13, 2022 in

This document describes an Emissions Testing Process for ATSC 3.0 Broadcasts. The testing program includes two parts. First, there is a test checklist to ensure that the emission is functional, and second this document describes a methodology for quickly responding to interoperability issues with receivers. The emissions checklist is intended as a tool to assist […]

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PT-5 Report: Automotive/Vehicular Use Cases

Posted on May 20, 2021 in

This report explores several uses cases of relevance to the automotive industry. It further addresses questions about implementation, serving as a FAQ resource for the broadcast and automotive industries. Download PDF File

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A/380, “Haptics for ATSC 3.0”

Posted on February 4, 2021 in

This document provides recommended practices for adding haptics functionality to ATSC 3.0 broadcast (and broadband) content when viewed on mobile devices with built-in haptic actuators, such as smartphones and tablets. Download current version: A/380:2024-04, “Haptics for ATSC 3.0”, 3 April 2024. Previous Versions There are multiple versions of this document. Please be sure to download […]

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T/300, “ATSC Technology Group Report: ATSC 3.0 Launch – DASH Timeline and IMSC1”

Posted on October 22, 2020 in

This document provides a tutorial on the MPD and IMSC1 timelines, as well as recommendations on an initial “launch” constraint set. The purpose of the recommendations in this document is to provide interoperability of the ATSC 3.0 IMSC1 Component. Broadcasters and others have noticed inconsistencies with early IMSC1 encoding and decoding implementations. This is a […]

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A/200, “Regional Service Availability”

Posted on July 15, 2020 in

This document specifies information describing the availability of broadcast services over time within a broadcast region. Broadcast receivers may use this information to help construct a list of services that may be available to them. Additionally, the information provides a schedule that allows receivers to maintain an up-to-date service list. This document describes how the […]

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PT-5 Update Report: ATSC 3.0 Planning Team for Automotive Applications

Posted on June 2, 2020 in

Following is a summary of the planning team’s update report presented to the ATSC Board of Directors by PT5 Chairman Dr. Jong Kim (Senior Vice President, LG Electronics, and President, Zenith R&D Lab). Download PDF File

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