ADC to Highlight New Broadcast and Entertainment Connectivity Solutions at NAB2008.Comprehensive "Engineered for Primetime" Portfolio Helps Bring Next-Generation Content to Life MINNEAPOLIS -- ADC (1) See A/D converter. (2) (Apple Display Connector) A peripheral connector from Apple that combines digital video display, USB and power in one cable. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ADCT ADCT Adaptive Discrete Cosine Transform ) (www.adc.com), today announced that it will introduce four new connectivity solutions for the broadcast and entertainment market at the National Association of Broadcasters conference and exhibition (NAB2008) in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , April 14-17. ADC's full range of solutions for DTV (Digital TeleVision) Transmitting TV using digital signals. The major DTV standards are ATSC (North America), DVB (Europe) and ISDB (Japan). All three use MPEG-2 video compression and Dolby Digital audio compression. DVB and ISDB also include MPEG audio compression. , mobile HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates , HD fiber, IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) Also called "TV over IP," IPTV delivers scheduled TV programs and video-on-demand (VOD) via the IP protocol and digital streaming techniques used to watch video on the Internet. and IP will be shown at booth #N4124. At the show, ADC will showcase its newest high-performance, highly-dependable solutions that help broadcast and entertainment industry professionals integrate HDTV and digital audio capabilities into their businesses to achieve outstanding performance in real-world situations. The company is also announcing the addition of a broadcast and entertainment component to its Professional Architects, Consultants and Engineers (PACE) Program at NAB 2008, along with delivering a presentation on the key elements of Video over IP transported over various broadband architectures. "With a deep understanding of the latest broadcast applications, ADC's engineers create connectivity products that are leading the industry's migration to high-definition digital media," said Jaxon Lang, vice president Global Connectivity Solutions Americas for ADC. "Our portfolio of broadcast connectivity solutions delivers higher performance and reliability, while providing the necessary bandwidth to accommodate next generation 1080P HD signals." Four New Broadcast Connectivity Solutions ADC will feature four new products at NAB2008, including: * ProAx([R]) Hybrid Fiber (HF) Camera Connector - The industry's first field-repairable connector featuring ADC's Avalanche[TM] Technology, the ProAx Hybrid Fiber (HF) Camera Connector is engineered to withstand tough mobile environments with generous use of stainless steel stainless steel: see steel. stainless steel Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. on wear surfaces, shuttered optics to prevent contamination and accidents, and exclusive o-ring protection that provides an IP68 rating without external protection boots. Moreover, the ProAx HF connector offers far higher optical performance and supports newer high-data-rate demands. * ProAx Quad Fiber (F4) Harsh-Environment Connector - A true harsh-environment multi-fiber connector, the ProAx Quad Fiber (F4) connector is available as a factory terminated assembly using the ADC tactical reduced bend radius fiber cable, or as a field termination connector featuring ADC's Avalanche[TM] Technology. * ProPatch([R]) Miniature (PPM) Series Super High-Density Coax (SHDC SHDC Summit Housing Development Corporation (Summit County, CO) ) HD Patching System - The SHDC is ADC's super high-density patching system designed to reduce the amount of rack space required for coax video and audio panels. At less than 1Kg/RU, the SHDC is the lightest true HD patch panel A group of sockets used to connect incoming and outgoing lines in communications and electronic systems. Patch panels allow for manually wiring the connections with small cables (patch cords), rather than automatic switching. on the market. * UniPatch([R]) GigE Patch Panel - UniPatch is a professional grade normal-through Gigabit (Cat5e rated 1000 baseT) patching system designed for demanding professional environments where frequent patching and higher density is required. ADC Adds Broadcast and Entertainment Component to PACE Program The company is expanding its Professional Architects, Consultants and Engineers (PACE) program to include support for its broadcast and entertainment connectivity solutions. Launched in Feb. 2006, the industry-leading PACE program is designed to inform, support and nurture ADC's relationships with consultants and designers. To register for the PACE program visit www.adc.com/partners or e-mail pace@adc.com. There is no cost or obligation to participate. ADC "Study of Video over IP" Presentation at NAB2008 ADC systems engineer Chris Bright will be presenting "A Study of Video over IP and the Effects on Broadband Architectures" on Wednesday, April 16th, from 12:10PM - 12:30PM, at Room N238 of the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. . Bright will investigate the key elements of Video over IP transported over various PON (Passive Optical Network) An optical point-to-multipoint access network. There are no optical repeaters or other active devices in a PON, hence the name "passive. and DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary architectures. He will also address such subjects as the enabling technologies like MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). II and MPEG IV, IPTV delivery mechanisms available today, and the potential capacities of the varying technologies. About ADC's Broadcast Connectivity Solutions For more than 50 years, ADC has led the industry in audio, video and data patching products, a tradition that continues today in the company's state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. By designing, engineering and manufacturing virtually all of its own components, ADC has established itself as a premier product builder in broadcast and entertainment. The company anticipates common failure points and overcomes them using the best available materials. ADC's strict adherence to quality standards and careful manufacturing, assures dependable, long-lasting products. To learn more about ADC's high-performance broadcast connectivity solutions, visit: www.adc.com/broadcast About ADC ADC provides the connections for wireline, wireless, cable, broadcast, and enterprise networks around the world. ADC's innovative network infrastructure equipment and professional services enable high-speed Internet, data, video, and voice services to residential, business and mobile subscribers. ADC (NASDAQ: ADCT) has sales into more than 130 countries. Learn more about ADC at www.adc.com. |
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