R&S®TLU9 Transmitter and GapFiller Family

The new Maxiva UAXT/VAXT Multi-Compact family of UHF & VHF solid-state Transmitters, Transposers (Translators) and on-channel Gap Fillers expands upon the proven foundation of GatesAir low-power systems and PowerSmart® high-efficiency technology.Today’s broadcasters and network operators are continually searching for more efficient and economical approaches for providing reliable  over-the-air transmission.  When several DTV channels can be consolidated into one common transmission site, the cost and space requirements for individual equipment per channel can often be very significant. The innovative Multi-Compact architecture allows the possibility of many configurations, with up to 8 independent low power transmitters, transposers or gap fillers, to be configured into a single space-saving chassis. The Maxiva Multi-Compact provides pre-filter power levels up to 15W per module, in a compact and convenient 4RU 19” rack mount package.

Designed for digital or analog broadcasting, the Maxiva Multi-Compact is a platform available in Transmitter, Transposer or SFN Gap Filler configurations for DVB-T/H, DVB-T2, ATSC, ATSC-MDTV, ISDB-Tb and analog networks. The Maxiva Multi-Compact can be configured  for up to 8 independent systems, or as N+1, N+2 or N+1/M+1 configurations.Instead of investing into several separate transmitter units, as well as complex and costly redundancy management systems, broadcasters or network operators can now simply invest into a single 4RU Multi-Compact transmitter and operate up to 7 channels with +1 redundancy in a single compact unit.

• Up to 15 Watts average power per module


• High efficiency broadband amplifier technology


• Extremely compact 4RU 19” rack mount chassis


• Single chassis configurable for up to 7+1, or 6+2 redundancy configurations


• Several Input interfaces for each transmitter module:
  
  
  
  • 1 x ASI input (TS, BTS, T2MI, SMPTE-310M)
  
  
  • 1 x GbE input (TS over IP)
  
  
  • Optional:  1 x DVB-S/S2 Satellite Receiver input  per slot (including CAM interface and multi-stream capabilities)
  
  
  • Optional: 1 x RF receiver input for repeater/gap-filler configuration
  
  
  
  


• DVB-T/H/T2, ISDB-T/Tb, DAB/DAB+/T-DMB, ATSC and analog modulations fully supported


• Embedded ASI and RF Matrix for redundancy management of each transmitter module


• Embedded Re-Multiplexer/Layer Combiner/TS to BTS (188 to 204 byte) converter for ISDB-Tb


• Adaptive pre-correction circuits


• 2 x hot swappable high stability GPS / GLONASS receivers with battery


• 2 x hot swappable power supplies


• SNMP, Web Interface and Touch Screen display

• Multi-Compact Chassis, 4RU, with 8 slots, to be fitted with plug-in transmitters/transposer/gap filler modules for N+1 or N+2 configurations.  Includes 1 power supply, 1 GPS / GLONASS receiver and RF output matrix.


• 15 W UHF Digital TV transmitter plug-in module., with 1x ASI, 1x GbE inputs and ASI matrix (up to 8 per chassis)


• 15 W UHF Digital TV transposer/gap-filler plug-in with echo cancellation

• Redundant power supply option (Hot-swappable unit)


• Redundant GPS / GLONASS receiver option (Plug-in board)


• 26 dB LNA GPS / GLONASS antenna. includes mounting kit and 25 meters coaxial cable


• DVB-S/S2 integrated receiver board per slot, single and multi-stream, with CAM slot


• RF integrated receiver board for transposer/gap-filler operation


• DVB-S/S2 integrated input matrix for N+1 or N+2 configuration


• RF integrated input matrix for N+1 or N+2 configuration


• Software option for ISDB-Tb Remux/Layer combiner/ TS to BTS (188 to 204 byte) converter


• Dual-cast software option, adds DVB-T modulation


• Dual-cast software option, adds DVB-T2 modulation


• Dual-cast software option, adds ISDB-T modulation


• Dual-cast software option, adds ATSC modulation

The Maxiva OP Series transmitter system comprises several sub-parts:

• An exciter (dual drive is optional), with Real-Time Adaptive Pre-correction, and multiple input interface options (ASI, T2MI, ETI, EDI, IP, Satellite) and an optional onboard GPS / GLONASS receiver for accurate synchronization and SFN timing;


• One or more Power Amplifier modules (Stand-alone single PA systems and from 2 to 8 per rack depending on model and the output power level);


• A control and monitoring unit, with embedded change-over system;


• An innovative, high-efficiency air-cooling or liquid-cooling system.

Maxiva OP Series transmitters support several digital modulation standards (DVB-T, DVB-T2, ISDB-T/Tb, DAB/DAB+, ATSC, and PAL/NTSC Analogue standards.  Dualcast systems are also available.

Maxiva OP Series transmitters incorporate innovative World-class engineering, providing unparalleled AC-to-RF efficiency, performance, ease-of-use, and low maintenance costs.

• Compact design: Lower power systems are stand-alone 2+1 RU or 3+1 RU 19” rack-mount.  Larger systems include one or more 36RU or 42RU equipment racks.


• A wide range of output power levels and configurations are available suiting all needs worldwide


• Doherty high-efficiency wideband or broadband amplifier technology, available in UHF, VHF Band III, and VHF Band I


• Built-in ASI/RF matrix for automatic exciter switch-over, without the need of using an external switchover unit


• DVB-T, DVB-T2, ISDB-T/Tb, DAB/DAB+, ATSC, NTSC, and PAL (with NICAM) modulations are fully supported


• Embedded Re-Multiplexer/Layer Combiner/TS to BTS (188 to 204 byte) converter for ISDB-Tb


• Real-Time Adaptive Pre-correction


• Optional onboard high stability GPS / GLONASS receiver with battery


• Flexible input interfaces available:
  
  
  
  • 4 x ASI inputs (TS, BTS, T2MI, SMPTE-310M) + Analog input
  
  
  • 2 x ASI inputs and 2 x Gigabit Ethernet
  
  
  • 4 x ETI or 2 x ETI + 2 x EDI inputs
  
  
  • 3 x ETI inputs
  
  
  • 1 x DVB-S/S2 Satellite Receiver input
  
  
  • 1 x RF input
  
  
  
  

The compact dimensions (351W x 224D x 460H mm) of the Maxiva PMTX-1 chassis are key to this unique design, allowing installation on a wide variety of outdoor poles, or mast structures. Access is via a lockable and sealed door. The sealed metal housing of the PM-TX-1has been engineered to remove heat efficiently from the internal circuitry. The unique design of the PMTX-1 provides a high level of installation versatility, allowing it to be installed on virtually any suitable outdoor structure.

This versatile unit does not require a building, shelter or any additional outdoor enclosure. The totally sealed metal case has been designed specifically for outdoor environmental conditions, providing protection from all humidity levels, precipitation and wide temperature extremes.

The unit can be configured and operated as a 50W digital / 100W analogue transmitter, transposer or an on-channel gap-filler, with various input options. A satellite receiver card with CAM slot is also available. The unit includes an internal mask filter. The external power source requirement is 36-72 VDC (positive or negative).

• Compact chassis: 351W x 224D x 460H mm


• Outdoor, pole-mounted, using adapter plate


• Output Power (Post-Filter): 50W rms Digital or 100W analogue


• Input interface options:
  
  
  
  • ASI, BTS, T2MI, SMPTE-310M, ETI
  
  
  • Gbe port (TS over IP)
  
  
  
  


• DVB-S/S2 Satellite Receiver input (including CAM interface). 4 slots available.


• RF receiver input for Transposer/Gap-Filler configuration (Direct Conversion – zero IF)


• Regenerative receiver input option for Transposer


• Supports DVB-T/H, ISDB-T/Tb, DVB-T2, ATSC & Analogue modulations


• Embedded Re-Multiplexer/Layer Combiner/TS to BTS (188 to 204 byte) converter for ISDB-Tb


• Adaptive pre-correction circuits


• Optional High stability GPS / GLONASS receiver with battery


• SNMP, Web Interface and Touch Screen display


• RF combiner option for multiple transmitter systems

The diminutive dimensions of the Maxiva IMTX-70 chassis are key to this unique design. Measuring only 230 x 485 x 320 mm, it allows installation into a wide variety structures. Access is via a lockable and sealed door. Cooling air is provided by vertical air convection within the mast structure, complemented by small fans inside the chassis.

Although extremely compact in size, the Maxiva IMTX-70 boasts many features normally found in full-size systems, including the capability of housing up to six separate transmitter modules, each with up to 70W of average DTV power. Each module can be configured as a transmitter, translator, or on-channel gap-filler with echo-cancellation, using optional input cards. A DVB-S/S2 satellite receiver option is also available as well as GbE (TS over IP), ASI, T2MI, SMPTE-310M, and ETI inputs. Digital modulations are supported include; ATSC, DVB-T, DVB-T2, and ISDB-T. For ISDB-T/Tb applications, an embedded Re-Multiplexer and Layer Combiner/TS to BTS, can be included.

The RF output stage is a high-efficiency Doherty broadband amplifier for energy savings and minimal waste heat. For added redundancy the Maxiva IMTX includes dual redundant power supplies, configurable as 2 x DC, 2 x AC or 1 AC plus 1 DC. Remote control includes SNMP and a Web interface.

• Compact chassis: 230 x 485 x 320 mm


• Up to 6 separate transmitter modules


• Output power:  Up to 70W rms per module


• Input interface options for each module:


• ASI, BTS, T2MI, SMPTE-310M, ETI


• Gbe port (TS over IP)


• DVB-S/S2 Satellite Receiver input (including CAM interface)


• RF receiver input for transposer/gap-filler configuration


• Supports DVB-T/H, ISDB-T/Tb, DVB-T2, DAB/DAB+, ATSC modulations


• Embedded Re-Multiplexer/Layer Combiner/TS to BTS (188 to 204 byte) converter for ISDB-Tb


• Adaptive pre-correction circuits


• High stability GPS / GLONASS receivers with battery


• Option for 2 x hot swappable power supplies, 2 AC or 2 DC and/or AC/DC


• SNMP, Web Interface and Touch Screen display


• RF combiner option for multiple transmitter systems

The new Maxiva UAXT & VAXT Ultra-Compact family of UHF solid-state Transmitters / Transposers (Translators) and on-channel Gap Fillers expands upon the proven foundation of GatesAir low-power systems and PowerSmart® high-efficiency technology.  It provides today's digital broadcaster with a suite of compatible products to accommodate any coverage application, along with unmatched performance, reliability and quality.

The Maxiva Ultra-Compact family further extends the capabilities of the Maxiva series, providing a single family of transmission products capable of satisfying any coverage architecture.  The Maxiva Ultra-Compact provides pre-filter power levels up to 1,000W, in exceptionally compact and space-saving 1RU, 2RU and 3RU packages.

Designed for both analogue and digital broadcasting, the Maxiva UAXT/VAXT Ultra-Compact is a platform available in Transmitter, Transposer or SFN Gap Filler configurations for DVB-T, DVB-T2, ATSC, ISDB-Tb, DAB/DAB+ and NTSC/PAL analogue networks. The Maxiva Ultra-Compact Series provides an ideal solution for extending market coverage and filling in coverage gaps in challenging situations, including busy urban areas that require greater building penetration.

The Maxiva UAXT & VAXT Ultra Compact family of Transposers and on-channel Gap Fillers provide efficient and reliable re-broadcast of the received signal in a space saving, reliable and robust package. The Gap Filler configuration adds a powerful echo cancellation feature to deliver exceptional on-channel performance. For ATSC (8-VSB) Gap Filler applications, a new on-channel Spectrum Restorer utilizing EDOCR technology provides unsurpassed performance.  This combination of products enables broadcasters to address any network coverage requirement.

• High-efficiency broadband amplifier technology


• Power levels up to 1,000W (pre-filter average power)


• Frequency agile broadband design (two bands):
  
  
  
  • UHF Band IV/V, 470 to 810 MHz
  
  
  • VHF Band III, 170-240 MHz
  
  
  
  


• Extremely compact, space-saving, 1RU, 2RU, and 3RU 19” chassis


• Full local/remote control capability including:
  
  
  
  • Local touch-screen display
  
  
  • Web GUI interface
  
  
  • SNMP
  
  
  
  

• Supports analog and digital standards


• Direct baseband conversion (zero IF) and fully regenerative conversion options available

• Includes a powerful echo cancellation circuit, 15dB of Gain Margin


• Low processing delay, < 10 µS


• Cancellation window width 20  µS


• Selective cancellation window range 1.6 µS to 820 µs


• MER degradation <  2dB


• ATSC SFN Gap Filler is now realizable using GatesAir's (8-VSB) Spectrum Restorer

The new High Efficiency-Wideband TLWH7900 Series represents a step ahead in the technology of high power UHF liquid cooled transmitters. For the first time the Doherty technology becomes Wideband, meaning that it is applicable to the whole UHF band.Therefore, no modifications in the amplifiers are required when the operator needs to change the RF channel.

TLWH7900 Series provides the optimal solution to operators that want to deploy or extend a digital broadcast network with HDTV, DTV and mobile TV channels globally. They offer an outstanding efficiency up to 42%, enabling a high economic benefit to broadcasters.

They are equipped with the most advanced technology in signal processing and the power amplifiers are based on LDMOS transistors – 50 volt. characterized by a high power density.

The medium power transmitters of TVH4000 series incorporate power amplifiers based on LDMOS transistors technology characterized by high power density, allowing very high efficiency. They provide excellent values on key parameters of the transmitted signal quality, such as shoulder attenuation and MER.

They integrate a modulator that covers the main Digital TV and Radio systems, equipped with the latest technology in signal processing allowing Digital TV and Radio signal broadcasting with the highest quality and reliability.

The customer oriented and compact design provides full flexibility and multiple configurations per rack, saving a lot of space in the transmitter site. The rapid and easy stratup of the transmitter and the power of the Web Server ensures fast commissioning and easy operation. The different options for redundancy and optimal design of critical modules guarantee continuity of service throughout the life of the transmitter.

Rohde & Schwarz presents world’s first comprehensive 5G Broadcast solution at IBC 2019

The Rohde & Schwarz solution for the first complete 5G Broadcast transmission consists of the core network functionality provided by the new R&S BSCC broadcast service and control center and R&S Tx9 transmitters, which support FeMBMS. This all-in-one solution covers all entities from the content provider to the consumer and is fully compliant with 3GPP Release 14. R&S BSCC enables broadcasters for efficient distribution of high-quality video to the 5G ecosystem. The world’s first complete 5G Broadcast solution will be showcased at the Rohde & Schwarz booth B.21 in hall 7.

In recent years, media consumption has shifted significantly toward smartphones and other portable devices. Reaching the billions of smartphones around the world will be the future of broadcasting. 3GPP Release 14 is enabling this future by using FeMBMS (Further evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service). As a part of the Bavarian research project 5G TODAY, Rohde & Schwarz is investigating large-scale TV broadcasts in the FeMBMS mode. Using high-power high-tower (HPHT) transmitters allows broadcasters to distribute video over 5G networks in downlink-only mode with all the advantages of classic broadcasting. This provides the high quality levels known from HDTV broadcasting, low-latency live content as well as enormous spectrum efficiency and wide coverage. There is no need for a SIM card in the mobile device.

To help utilize all these benefits, Rohde & Schwarz is the first technology vendor worldwide to offer a complete 5G Broadcast solution for network operators. This solution covers all entities from the content provider to consumers. R&S Tx9 transmitters provide FeMBMS based on a unique software-based signal processing platform. The pure software-based signal processing platform gives network operators great flexibility and ideally prepares them for future signal processing requirements.

At IBC, Rohde & Schwarz is launching its new 5G Broadcast core network element, the R&S BSCC broadcast service and control center, which enables Rohde & Schwarz terrestrial transmitters to deliver LTE/5G Broadcast content. This element provides core network functionality so that network operators can distribute content over LTE/5G Broadcast. The main benefit of the R&S BSCC is that it reduces 3GPP core network entities’ complexity to meet broadcasters’ needs for a straightforward LTE/5G Broadcast experience. The overall Rohde & Schwarz solution makes it very easy to configure network parameters. Multiple Rohde & Schwarz FeMBMS transmission sites can be centrally configured in the R&S BSCC core network element.