Makers are also integrated HD playback, dual tuners, PVR, and LAN and wireless connectivity.

TOP TRENDS

• Raising receiver quality: To improve product performance, China makers are employing DVB-S2 technology that promises optimized bandwidth use. The latest HD releases adopt chipsets from STMicroelectronics and Broadcom, and TV tuners from Sharp and Thomson for better reception. Receivers with CAS integrate solutions from Conax, Viaccess and Irdeto.
• Adding value: HD playback and Dolby Digital and DTS capability lead the value add-ons in upcoming releases. Many are likewise building in dual tuners, PVR, and LAN and wireless connectivity. PAL, NTSC or SECAM support is available on request.
• Housing design: Black, white and gray continue to be popular. Makers are adding patterns such as cartoons, flowers and national flags on request. ABS, iron, steel and metal alloy are the common material options.
• Price & export forecasts: Quotes are projected to stay at current levels or decrease by 5 percent in 1H12. Some companies expect prices to increase to offset rising labor costs. Overseas revenue will likely be stable or climb by 5 to 10 percent.

Product gallery Chengdu Jufeng Technology Co. Ltd Model: HDS2200H Description: HD DVB-S2; HDTV/SDTV; 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i; MPEG-1/2/4, H.264, AC-3, AAC; DiSEqC 1.0/1.2

Newmi Digital Tech Co. Ltd Model No: DM21S Description: DVB-S FTA; DVB-Data; MPEG-2; TCP/IP, UDP; DiSEqC 1.0/1.2; EPG, DVR; USB 2.0, LNB I/O ports

Shenzhen Pante Electronics Technology Co. Ltd Model No: Mini HD Box Description: HD DVB-S/S2; MPEG-2, H.264; 576p, 720p; 1080i

Shenzhen SDMC Technology Co. Ltd Model No: DV2101-S2 Description: HD DVB-S2; MPEG-1/2/4, H.264, AC-3; 4576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p; DiSEqC 1.0/1.1/1.2

Singda Industry And Trade Co. Ltd Model No: HD-S2 Description: HD DVB-S2; MPEG-2, H.264; 480p, 570p, 576i, 720p, 1080i; DiSEqC 1.0/1.1, Unicable 1.2/1.3, USALS

Yao Jin Technology (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd Model No: DVB-S2 2206 Description: HD DVB-S2; MPEG-2/4, H.264; DiSEqC 1.0/1.1/1.2 USALS; up to 64 satellites supported

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