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Enum BDAType

Namespace
VisioForge.Core.Types.VideoCapture
Assembly
VisioForge.Core.dll

Defines the broadcast standards supported by Broadcast Driver Architecture (BDA) digital TV tuners.

public enum BDAType

Fields

DVBT = 0

Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial (DVB-T) standard for over-the-air digital television.

DVB-T is used for terrestrial television broadcasting in Europe, Australia, parts of Asia and Africa. It uses OFDM modulation and supports MPEG-2 or H.264 video compression. DVB-T2 is the newer, more efficient successor standard.

DVBS = 1

Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite (DVB-S) standard for satellite television transmission.

DVB-S is the worldwide standard for satellite television broadcasting. It uses QPSK or 8PSK modulation and is compatible with most satellite TV systems globally. DVB-S2 offers improved efficiency and is widely deployed for HD channels.

DVBC = 2

Digital Video Broadcasting - Cable (DVB-C) standard for cable television systems.

DVB-C is used for digital cable television distribution in Europe and other regions using DVB standards. It employs QAM modulation (typically 64-QAM or 256-QAM) and is designed for high-capacity cable networks.

ATSC = 3

Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) standard for digital terrestrial television.

ATSC is the digital TV standard used in North America, South Korea, Mexico, and several Central American countries. It uses 8VSB modulation for terrestrial broadcast and supports MPEG-2 or H.264 video.

Note: ATSC support is currently not fully implemented in this version.

Remarks

This enumeration identifies the major digital television broadcasting standards used worldwide. Each standard defines specific transmission parameters, modulation schemes, and frequency allocations. The choice of standard depends on the geographical region and the type of broadcast infrastructure available (terrestrial, satellite, or cable).

Key characteristics of each standard:

  • DVB-T: Terrestrial broadcast, used in Europe, Australia, and many other regions
  • DVB-S: Satellite broadcast, worldwide standard for satellite TV
  • DVB-C: Cable distribution, used in Europe and other DVB regions
  • ATSC: Terrestrial broadcast, used in North America, South Korea, and parts of Central America