Satellite Technology & Standards

When you look at a receiver's specs you will see DVB-S, DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X. These are the three broadcast standards that have shaped satellite TV over the last three decades. Knowing the difference explains why some channels need a newer receiver. DVB-S: The Original (1995) The first digital satellite standard. Uses QPSK modulation and a…

Digital predistortion (DPD) is one of the invisible technologies that modern satellite — and 5G — depend on. If you have heard the term but are not quite sure what it does, this plain-language introduction is for you. The Problem DPD Solves To broadcast, a satellite ground station amplifies the signal to huge power before…