DVBcompliant

DVBcompliant is a term used to describe hardware or software that adheres to the specifications established by the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) Project. The DVB Project is an industry consortium that develops open standards for digital television broadcasting. These standards cover various aspects of the digital TV ecosystem, including transmission, modulation, conditional access, and middleware.

When a device or software is described as DVBcompliant, it signifies that it can successfully receive, process, and display digital television signals broadcast using DVB standards. This is particularly relevant in regions that have adopted DVB for terrestrial, satellite, or cable television. Compliance ensures interoperability between different manufacturers' equipment and broadcasters' systems. For example, a DVBcompliant set-top box will be able to tune into and decode channels broadcast over a DVB-T (terrestrial) network.

The DVB Project is responsible for defining a wide range of specifications, such as DVB-S (satellite), DVB-T (terrestrial), DVB-C (cable), and DVB-H (handheld). Devices that are DVBcompliant are tested and certified to meet these specific standards. This compliance is crucial for consumers to ensure that their television receivers, satellite dishes, and other related equipment will function correctly with their local digital broadcasting services. The DVB Project's work facilitates a harmonized digital television landscape across many countries.