Leighton. The book "Digital Television Fundamentals" by Richard J. Leighton provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles and concepts of digital television technology. The author explains the evolution of digital television technology and its impact on the broadcasting industry, highlighting the need for a personal paradigm for understanding the technological process of developing modern knowledge. He emphasizes the importance of studying and understanding this process to ensure the survival of humanity and the unity of people in a world filled with conflicts. The book begins by discussing the historical development of television technology, from its analog origins to the current digital era. The author explains how digital television technology has revolutionized the broadcasting industry, providing higher quality images and sound, as well as more channels and programming options. He also explores the challenges faced by broadcasters in transitioning to digital technology, such as the need for new infrastructure and the cost of upgrading existing equipment. The author then delves into the technical aspects of digital television, including the components of digital television systems, signal processing, and compression techniques. He provides detailed explanations of the various digital video and audio standards used in modern television broadcasting, such as MPEG-2, H. 264, and Dolby Digital.

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