VSB receiver design in the aftermath of field testing

Abstract

Digital television (DTV) is currently being implemented in the United States (U.S.), with special emphasis on high definition television (HDTV). The Advanced Television System Committee (ATSC) standard has been selected as the new DTV standard in the U.S., which is based on the digital vestigial side band (VSB) transmission system. A brief overview of the digital VSB transmission system field-test performance from several U.S. cities is covered. VSB receiver design parameters are discussed as a result of the field tests performed by early adopter DTV broadcasters.