Tokyo, Mar 26, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Sharp Corporation will introduce into the Japanese market a new receiver tuner module for One-Seg digital terrestrial broadcasts capable of receiving two One-Seg programs simultaneously. Mass production of the model VA3A5JZ923 will begin on March 30, 2009.
In Japan, the percentage of mobile handset shipments with the capability to receive One-Seg programs exceeded 85% in December 2008(1). Now, manufacturers are seeking new added-value receiver functions in their efforts to differentiate their handsets in a competitive market environment.
The VA3A5JZ923 combines two tuner ICs with two OFDM demodulation ICs(2) to allow two One-Seg broadcast programs to be received simultaneously, enabling such features as dual-screen display, or background recording of another program on a different channel.
In addition, the VA3A5JZ923 supports diversity techniques to improve reception performance. In diversity mode, when receiving only a single broadcast channel, the signals received from the two tuners are combined to provide the optimal (most stable) video reception in the mobile environment. This enables a higher reception sensitivity of 112 dBm, a 3 dB improvement over its predecessor(3). Plus, Sharps proprietary high-density surface mount technology makes possible a compact package design measuring only 9.0 x 9.0 x 1.25 mm.
Product name One-Seg receiver tuner module
Model name VA3A5JZ923
Sample price (tax included) 20,000 yen
Mass production date March 30, 2009
Monthly production 500,000 units
Major Features
1. Enables two One-Seg broadcast programs to be received simultaneously.
2. Compatible with diversity systems for high-sensitivity, stable reception (when receiving
only a single channel).
3. Compact package design (9.0 x 9.0 x 1.25 mm).
(1) Data source: JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)
(2) OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) is a digital modulation scheme adopted for use in terrestrial digital
broadcasting.
(3) Sharp's previous product: VA3A5JZ922.
About Sharp
Sharp Corporation (TSE: 6753) is a worldwide developer of innovative products and core technologies that play a key role in shaping the future of electronics. As a leader in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and digital technologies, Sharp offers one of the broadest and most advanced lines of consumer electronics, information products and electronic components, while also creating new network businesses. For more information, please visit www.sharp.co.jp .
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Mar 26, 2009
Source: Sharp
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