GatesAir to Present Fresh DAB+ Transmission System Architecture
GatesAir Unveils Highly Efficient DAB+ Transmitter Infrastructure
GatesAir, a leading provider of wireless, over-the-air content delivery solutions for radio and TV broadcasters worldwide, is set to showcase its new DAB+ transmitter infrastructure at IBC2025. This innovative technology promises to significantly improve transmitter efficiency by up to 50 percent or more.
Key features of the new infrastructure include:
- Improved Power Efficiency: With efficiency levels of up to 50 percent or more, the new DAB+ transmitters are designed to reduce operating costs and energy consumption, making them a cost-effective solution for broadcasters and network operators.
- Adjustable Voltage Capabilities: The new power supplies in the transmitters come with adjustable voltage capabilities, allowing for precise power consumption optimization.
- Enhanced Signal Quality: The technology reduces modulation error ratios (MER) by approximately 5 dB, contributing to improved signal quality and efficiency.
- Enterprise-Level Connectivity: The transmitters optimize EDI connectivity for enterprise-level contribution and distribution, enhancing network management for large DAB deployments. This includes access to Intraplex ultra-low-latency IP transport.
- Legacy PowerSmart Architecture: The new DAB+ transmitter architecture builds upon GatesAir's nearly 20-year legacy PowerSmart architecture, which combines improvements in power amplifiers, power supplies, and digital controls into a holistic energy-efficient system.
The new infrastructure is set to be part of GatesAir's Maxiva digital radio and VHF TV products and will cover a range of transmitters, including air- and liquid-cooled models like the VAX-T, VAX-OP, PMTX-1 outdoor transmitters, and MultiD multicarrier systems.
This innovative technology positions GatesAir as a leader in digital radio transmission, offering real cost and labor savings for broadcasters and network operators seeking high efficiency and return on investment in their DAB and DAB+ networks.
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- The new DAB+ transmitter infrastructure developed by GatesAir, which is scheduled to be showcased at IBC2025, promises to revolutionize the radio industry by enhancing transmitter efficiency by up to 50 percent or more, thanks to innovative technology.
- With its improved power efficiency, adjustable voltage capabilities, and enhanced signal quality, this technology is not only cost-effective for broadcasters and network operators but also reduces operating costs and energy consumption significantly.
- The finance aspect of this development is substantial, as the new DAB+ transmitter infrastructure offers real cost and labor savings for broadcasters and network operators seeking high efficiency and a significant return on investment in their digital radio networks, backed by GatesAir's nearly 20-year legacy PowerSmart architecture.
