An LDPC-based terrestrial multimedia broadcasting (TMB) system: design, implementation and experimental results

The paper describes a multicarrier terrestrial multimedia broadcasting (TMB) system that offers system performance and service versatility suitable for future digital broadcasting networks. The new system utilizes variable rate, variable size LDPC (low-density parity-check) codes to allow simultaneous transmission of different programs with diverse requirements. A prototype system is implemented based on the proposed protocol. Results from both lab tests and field trials demonstrate significant performance advantages of the new design over existing systems such as DVB-T.

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