Digital broadcasting
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Digital broadcasting is the practice of using digital signals rather than analogue signals for broadcasting over radio frequency bands (radio broadcasting). Digital television broadcasting (especially satellite television) is widespread.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Digital audio broadcasting is being adopted more slowly for radio broadcasting where it is mainly used in Satellite radio.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Digital links, thanks to the use of data compression, generally have greater spectral efficiency than analog links. Content providers can provide more services or a higher-quality signal than was previously available.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
It is estimated that the share of digital broadcasting increased from 7% of the total amount of broadcast information in 2000, to 25% in 2007.[1][2] Some countries have completed a Digital television transition.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
See also
- Digital radio
- Digital television
- ATSC Standards
- ATSC tuner
- Digital Audio Broadcasting
- Digital Radio Mondiale
- Digital Video Broadcasting
- HD Radio
- Satellite radio
- Satellite television