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Tokyo, April 23, 2008 - NEC Corporation today announced that it has delivered approximately 180 "NOIF-2000" non-compression video signal optical interface units for transmitting high quality digital images to KT and LG Dacom, which are communication carriers in Korea.
Since delivery of units, KT and LG Dacom have incorporated them into program transmission systems built for KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) and MBC（Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation). Both systems commenced full-scale operation in December 2007 and were put to immediate use for transmitting video programming during Korea's presidential election held on December 19.
The NOIF-2000 interface converts digital terrestrial broadcasts and other digital video signals into optical signals, enabling long distance transmission. As signals are transmitted without compression, the device delivers high quality program transmission with no video deterioration. Furthermore, the NOIF-2000 can be connected to the "SONET/SDH"* networks, which are backbone networks commonly used by communication carriers. By adopting the NOIF-2000 interface communication carriers can realize a digital video transmission network while still making full use of existing backbone networks.
KT and LG Dacom integrated NOIF-2000 interfaces with their own SONET/SDH networks to realize Korea's first nation-wide high definition television (HDTV) systems using non-compression transmission for KBS and MBC.
With Korea scheduled to switch from analog to full digital TV broadcasting by 2012, all Korean broadcasters are expected to upgrade their facilities. NEC intends to increase sales of the NOIF-2000 in the global market, starting with Korea and the Asian region for the expansion of business activities in the broadcasting field.
NEC will continue to draw on its extensive experience in the construction of digital broadcasting systems for a wide range of domestic and international broadcasters, as well as its proven track record in the delivery of high quality video transmission units to leading communication carriers, to provide advanced video solutions that leverage Next Generation Network (NGN) technology.
About NEC's Broadcasting Business
NEC is a highly accomplished total solution provider of broadcasting systems, having supplied radio, analog, and digital transmitters and studio equipments to customers in more than 110 countries worldwide over the past eight decades. On the strength of extensive business made with broadcasting stations, NEC has built up the know-how and experience needed to supply and support customers with the most advanced and reliable systems available. This expertise stands out in the digital TV transmitter field in particular. In 1998, NEC supplied digital transmitters to the U.K. for start up of the world's first commercial terrestrial digital broadcasting service. Over the years since, NEC has delivered digital terrestrial broadcasting systems to more than 30 countries including Sweden, Finland, Spain, Australia, South Africa, South Korea, Singapore, India, Brazil, Mexico, China, and Japan, establishing as the leading supplier of digital TV transmitter equipment worldwide. NEC has supplied the world with a running total of more than 1300 digital TV transmitter systems to date.
About NEC Corporation
NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 150,000 people worldwide. For additional information, please visit the NEC home page at: http://www.nec.com
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*SONET (Synchronous Optical Network) and SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy): Standards for high-speed digital communication using optical fibers
Shinya Hashizume
NEC Corporation
+81-3-3798-6511
E-Mail：s-hashizume@ab.jp.nec.com
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