The DIFFERENT project (DTT without interference through the combination of analog and digital filtering with signal enhancement and noise elimination in transmission) aims to develop an advanced electronic system for capturing, amplifying, processing, and distributing digital television channels. This system will include both software for its control unit and firmware for the programmable logic devices that form part of it.
The project covers several key areas, starting with the design, manufacturing, and characterization of an integrated analog filter based on monolithic technology (MMIC). During development, new materials and semiconductor manufacturing processes offered by foundries will be investigated, selecting the most suitable ones for creating active and passive components for radiofrequency, based on the requirements defined in the project.
Additionally, the project will include the design, modeling, and prototyping of a high-frequency digital signal processing system to enhance television signals. This system will be implemented with the vision of migrating to integrated digital technology in the future, and prototyped using a configurable FPGA-type logic device. The goal is to eliminate interference and improve the quality of DTT signals, creating a more efficient and advanced solution for digital television transmission.
