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Sony introduces Digital TV Tuner module for Mobile devices

By tech2 News Staff / 23 Jan 2015, 19:12

 

Sony has introduced its new Digital TV (DTV) Tuner Module for mobile devices which include smartphones, tablets, automotive infotainment systems, navigation systems and PCs.

Sony claims that the DTV tuner module adopts a small size and superior reception along with low power consumption, which makes it an optimal candidate for inclusion into mobile devices. The SMT-EW100 series is the DVB-T2 compatible module, especially designed to be incorporated in the mobile devices and is the first module from Sony specialised for mobile usage.

The tuner module supports various types of digital terrestrial TV broadcast systems, including DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-T2 Lite, ISDB-T and ISDB-Tmm. Sony India will also offer the antenna along with software and technical support. Mobile device manufacturers will be able to incorporate a DTV feature into their products as well.

Sony will showcase the DTV module at Convergence India Trade show at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 21st to 23rd January. It would start shipping the module from May and will announce the pricing during the same time.

Key Features of the SMT-EW100 Series

The world’s smallest size: 6.9 mm x 6.9 mm x 1.0 mm (incl. Filter, Crystal)

Supports DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-T2 Lite, ISDB-T, ISDB-Tmm

Low power consumption: under 200 mW

Multi-Interface Data: TS, SPI, SDIO;  Control: I2C, SPI, SDIO

Comes as part of a total solution package that includes the module, antenna, software, and technical support

Supplied together with the Android driver package

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