Philips GoldLine series: incorporates ClearView compression technology for enhanced MPEG-2 compression; features improvements in MPEG-2 compression algorithms

Thomson Broadcast DBE 4140: performs local program MPEG-2 encoding, receives an MPEG-2 transport stream containing the national program through its ASI

RACK-MOUNT UPS Compaq UPS R3000 XR: small, power-efficient 3000VA system delivers 2700 watts in a 7-inch unit; includes both hot swap batteries and electronics;

In Part 2 of our DTV marketplace, NAB2002 unveils an array of new products from nonlinear editors to TBCs and frame syncs. Also featured in this section are: production switchers, video effects, keyers, satellite equipment, studio, facility support, systems integration, test and measurement, TV transmitters, antennas, RF products, video routing and wire, cable and connectors.

4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 -- what do these numbers mean, and where did they come from?

Integrating noise reduction and video preprocessing functions with the hardware that performs video compression offers key performance advantages as well as the obvious savings of rack space, power and cooling support. Encoding noise is a waste of bandwidth. Removing noise enables improved video delivery at lower bit rates.