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10.3 Glossary
Antenna
A device that collects and radiates electromagnetic waves. Includes a
satellite dish and broadband antenna.
DiSEqC
DiSEqC(Digital Satellite Equipment Control)system, it is a communication bus
between satellite receivers and peripheral equipment using only the existing
coaxial cable.
DVB
The Digital Video Broadcast group was created to establish a technical
framework for the introduction of digital video broadcasting systems.
LNB (low
-noise block converter) or LNBF
An electronic unit mounted on the satellite dish. It receives the signals
reflected by the dish and converts them to signals that can be used by the digital
satellite receiver.
GHz
The prefix giga means milliard, and Hertz means cycles per second. Signals in
the GHz range are often called microwaves.
MHz
The prefix mega means million, and Hertz means cycles per second.
MPEG
Moving Picture Experts Group. Established by the International Standards
Organization to provide the basis for a picture coding and compression system.
