Title :
The C-MAC/packet system for satellite broadcasting
Author :
Lothian, J.S. ; O´Neill, H.J.
Author_Institution :
Independent Broadcasting Authority, Winchester, UK
fDate :
7/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has recommended the C-MAC/packet system as a European standard for direct broadcast satellite (DBS) TV. The system is based on a time multiplex of compressed analogue vision components and digital sound and data within each line period of the broadcast signal. The paper describes the structure of the signal, outlines the service identification and conditional access systems and gives the performance in a satellite channel.
Keywords :
direct broadcasting by satellite; television broadcasting; C-MAC; DBS; European standard; conditional access systems; direct broadcast satellite; packet; satellite broadcasting; service identification; time multiplex;
Journal_Title :
Communications, Radar and Signal Processing, IEE Proceedings F
DOI :
10.1049/ip-f-1.1986.0062
