Key facts
The R&S®THU9evo UHF high-power transmitter family signals the next step in minimizing operating costs for terrestrial broadcasting. The overall energy efficiency values of up to 40 % for COFDM and 43 % for ATSC are some of the best ever. The R&S®THU9evo carries forward all the proven strengths of the R&S®THU9 platform. Network operators benefit from low operating costs throughout the product lifecycle.
R&S®THU9evo transmitters have up to 43% energy efficiency (including the cooling system), once again setting a benchmark for their class. Years of experience and continuous development have helped Rohde & Schwarz fully master Doherty technology, which the company has utilized to its full advantage.
R&S®THU9evo transmitter systems offer maximum power density and can accommodate multiple transmitters in a single rack. The systems significantly reduce the footprint for the Rohde & Schwarz solution compared to conventional transmitters, allowing operators to substantially reduce site space requirements and rental costs.
Thousands of R&S®THU9 transmitters are in operation around the world. Every day, they deliver the highest reliability. This exceptional success clearly demonstrates how the Rohde & Schwarz high-power transmitter platform meets network operator needs, both for minimizing operating costs and maximizing availability.
R&S®THU9evo amplifier power supplies and first-stage combiners are liquid cooled to maximize their lifetime and reliability. It minimizes the amount of heat dissipated into the operating room and reduces air-conditioning costs.
Intelligent optimization maximizes efficiency in changing environments, either at the press of a button or adaptively. When changing channels or adjusting transmitter power, efficiency optimization keeps energy costs to a minimum at all times.
In contrast to conventional couplers, the R&S®THU9evo low-loss power combiner plugs directly into amplifiers and comes with integrated coolant distribution. Fewer RF interconnections and no cooling hoses for maximize efficiency and reliability.
The Rohde & Schwarz exciter solution relies on a pure software based approach that is ideal for ATSC 3.0. A high-performance server helps network operators leverage the system's full capabilities and flexibly respond to future signal processing requirements.
The R&S®THU9evo tracks performance with built-in analysis capabilities, such as efficiency measurement and integrated signal analysis. The features offer instant feedback about operational parameters with a self-monitoring function, for consistently high quality of service and minimal operational costs.
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