The DVB Project: philosophy and core system

The DVB Project was established to develop specifications for digital television broadcasting. In three years it has completed work on a range of specifications covering broadcast delivery by all currently used means. The system is founded on the MPEG2 coding and multiplex system. Additional system elements have been added to meet specific broadcasting requirements. First DVB services in Europe will be of conventional quality, but the DVB system can be used for transporting any data or formats required by the programme service provider.