HDE

HDE, or High Definition Era, refers to a period in the history of television and video technology that began in the late 1990s and continued through the early 2000s. This era is characterized by the transition from standard definition television (SDTV) to high definition television (HDTV). HDTV offers significantly higher resolution and better image quality compared to SDTV, with a standard resolution of 1920x1080 pixels.

The HDE was marked by the introduction of new broadcasting standards and technologies, such as the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) standard in the United States and the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standard in Europe. These standards allowed for the transmission of high-definition content over digital television broadcasts.

During the HDE, consumers began to adopt high-definition televisions and other HD-compatible devices, such as Blu-ray players and HD DVD players. This led to an increase in the production and distribution of high-definition content, including movies, television shows, and video games.

The HDE also saw the development of new technologies and formats for high-definition content, such as 1080p, 720p, and 4K. These formats offered varying levels of resolution and image quality, with 1080p being the most common standard for HDTV broadcasts.

Overall, the HDE was a significant period in the history of television and video technology, marked by the transition to high-definition content and the adoption of new broadcasting standards and technologies.