Processing of Digital Satellite Radio Programmes and Conversion to Radio Frequency Modulation
In combination with our MPEG Audio Layer II (DVB Audio) Decoder, the FM IP-Core features the processing of digital signals of satellite radio services and converts them to FM signals – an important additional benefit for a cable head-end.
In order to keep on using already existing analogue FM radio receivers, the digital signal has to be converted to a frequency modulated signal.
maintech's IP-Core offers special advantages for that operation: Because of the completely digital modulation, one single headend cassette can convert up to 48 radio channels; the audio quality exceeds that of an analogue modulation by far. RDS information are transmitted, too.
In the head-end station, this single cassette with digital modulation requires not much room. If you are equipped with an already existing hardware for the digital modulation (DVB-T), it may possibly be used for the radio frequency modulation with only little modifications.
- Processing of digital satellite radio programmes and conversion to FM signals (up to 48 services, depending on the hardware)
- Completely digital datapath
- Extraordinary audio quality thanks to the digital modulation
- Programme information via RDS (broadcaster's name and radio text)
- Efficiency of the resource requirements
- 8-48 radio channels per headend cassette
- New fields of application for already existing hardware
FPGA types: Altera Cyclone 3 (EP3C55), Xilinx Spartan 3 (XC3S400) or others.
Please contact us about your devices - we'll be glad to assist you in choosing components and system design.
Further information:
Leaflet FM IP-Core.pdf
