When implemented into consumer multimedia devices, the new Mobile MicroTuner MT2266 enables users to access a variety of content­digital TV broadcasts, mobile TV broadcasts, digital radio and teletext­across the digital video broadcast - terrestrial (DVB-T) and digital video broadcast - handheld (DVB-H) standards. With power consumption of only 350mW, half that of conventional DVB-T tuners, the chip has minimal impact on the battery life of portable platforms.

Original equipment and original design manufacturers can take advantage of the MT2266 tuner to deliver dual-standard TV capabilities and multimedia features on products as diverse as notebook PCs, USB sticks, PCI Express cards, portable DVB-T receivers, personal digital assistants (PDA) and personal media players. The tuner, which supports both the UHF and VHF (Band III) frequency bands, is also suitable for diversity systems, states a company release.

Based on the company's silicon tuner architecture, patented technology and power management techniques, the device is a direct-conversion, single-chip broadband TV tuner. It is optimized for UHF and VHF Band III frequencies with support for the DVB-T and DVB-H standards. It is said to be engineered to deliver high performance based on the NorDig Unified and MBRAI specifications.

Measuring only 6 x 6mm² in a 40-lead QFN package, the device contains all active circuitry required to implement a complete radio frequency (RF) to baseband function. As with other Microtune tuner products, it is characterized by a high level of integration that minimizes the need for external parts, including the requirement for an external low-noise amplifier, IF saw filters, and transformer balun. This architecture supports the significantly reduced footprint designs of leading portable device manufacturers. The device operates from a 2.7V power supply and consumes 350mW, with multiple power down modes, the release adds.