Breaking down the barriers - the prospects for pan-European DAB

Breaking down the barriers - the prospects for pan-European DAB published by SBD in January, 2009. This report consists of 22 Pages and the price starts from US $ 1280.

Introduction

Abstract

This report outlines the future prospects for the most promising pan-European approach to broadcasting digital radio: Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB). The report analyses the progress being made in deploying DAB services across the major European markets, and the innovations being implemented by DAB suppliers that could help increase the appeal of future DAB receivers.

Table of Contents

1. Executive summary

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Summary of conclusions

2. Deployment of DAB services

• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 The barriers towards pan-European digital radio
• 2.3 Country-by-country deployment of DAB
  • 2.3.1 Germany
  • 2.3.2 UK
  • 2.3.3 France
  • 2.3.4 Italy
• 2.4 Future outlook

3. Market overview of DAB receivers

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 DAB receiver profiles
• 3.3 Receiver market trends
  • 3.3.1 Consumer electronic trends
  • 3.3.2 Automotive trends
• 3.4 Future outlook

LIST OF FIGURES

• Fig. 1 Key activities for deployment of DAB in 2009
• Fig. 2 Barriers to deploying digital radio
• Fig. 3 Current status of DAB services across Europe
• Fig. 4 Reasons for DAB success in the UK
• Fig. 5 Deployment plan and coverage for DAB infrastructure in Italy
• Fig. 6 Cost vs. feature transition of DAB receivers
• Fig. 7 Technical outline of DAB receiver profiles as defined by WorldDMB
• Fig. 8 Proportion of DAB receivers available in different CE segments
• Fig. 9 Proportion of DAB receivers available within different automotive segments
• Fig. 10 DAB fitment strategies by vehicle manufacturer

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