What does ATSC mean in COMPANIES & FIRMS

ATSC stands for the Analog Television Systems Corporation. ATSC is a standards organization for digital television broadcasting in many countries, including the United States. ATSC was founded in 1990 and is affiliated with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). It develops standards for digital broadcast systems such as HDTV, mobile television, interactive services, and accessible television.

ATSC was originally created to develop standards for the transition of broadcast television from analog to digital. In 2009, it published the updated Digital Television Standard (aka ATSC 1.0), which included advanced features such as high-definition video and surround sound audio. Since then, it has continued to update its standard to keep up with changing technologies and consumer needs.

There are several other digital broadcasting standards that exist, but ATSC is recognized as one of the most comprehensive and widely adopted global standards for broadcast television. It provides support for many different aspects of digital television broadcasts such as HDTV, mobile television, interactive services, and accessible television.

You can find more information about the Analog Television Systems Corporation on their website at www.atsc.org or by contacting their headquarters in Arlington, VA directly. Additionally, CTA also provides educational materials on their website regarding digital television broadcasts and technologies related to them at www.ctainternational.org

The Analog Television Systems Corporation offers a variety of services related to its mission of setting industry standards for broadcast technology. This includes developing specifications that are used by broadcasters worldwide when creating or expanding their operations; providing technical education programs and seminars; participating in industry conferences; publishing technical documents; researching new technology and applications; certifying products; protecting intellectual property rights; and providing regulatory support.

The Digital Television Standard (aka ATSC 1.0) developed by Analog Television Systems Corporation is used by broadcasters worldwide when creating or expanding their operations or for transmission across different mediums such as cable TV systems or direct broadcast satellite (DBS). Additionally, consumers may benefit from these standards through access to greater content options as well as better picture quality.

No, there are no costs associated with using the Digital Television Standard (aka ATSC 1.0) developed by Analog Television Systems Corporation since it is an open source standard available free of charge on their website at www.atsc1dot0dotorg/public/. However, there may be costs associated with purchasing equipment capable of complying with this standard if needed.

Not necessarily; different devices have different functions so each device may not need all features specified in the Digital TV Standard set forth by Analog Television Systems Corporation depending upon its purpose or functionality requirements. For example, mobile TVs may not require HDTV resolution whereas streaming boxes will likely need this feature enabled.

/Yes there is a certification process associated with using Analog Television Systems Corporation's Digital TV Standards known as compliance testing where manufacturers submit products which must pass certain tests in order to become certified compliant with this standard and approved for sale or distribution.

/Yes there are several organizations that participate in developing specifications set forth by ATMCS including Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCa), Consumer Technology Association (CTA), National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC), Advanced Access Content System Licensing Administrator LLC (AACS LA), Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE) along with numerous national organizations representing broadcasters.