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Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides an overview, internal assembly tables, and specifications for the
SDM-2020 satellite demodulator, referred to in this manual as “the demodulator.”
1.1 Introduction
The SDM-2020 Demodulator (Figure 1-1) is a programmable and variable-rate satellite
demodulator used for digital video and high-speed data applications. The demodulator
supports open network modes compliant with the ETSI EN 300 421/prEN 301 210
specification for Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) by satellite.
Figure 1-1. SDM-2020 Satellite Demodulator