Date: 23/01/2012

Small size less noise HDTV antenna with LNA from NXP and NorthVu

NXP Semiconductors and NorthVu Systems claimed to have released high performance indoor antenna for HDTV broadcast receiving over the air, which is 40% smaller than comparable products while delivering superior reception and range.

Measuring 8.1" x 5.25" x 1.85", the NV20 Pro receives digital 1080p HD television signals directly off-air, and it features an integrated SiGe based low noise LNA (low-noise amplifier) using NXP's BFU760F.

NorthVu incorporated NXP's low-noise transistor technology into the NV20 Pro to increase its signal range to up to 35 miles and improve overall picture reception. Optimized to receive VHF, UHF and digital FM signals, consumers can receive a wide selection of digital broadcast TV channels.

Erick Olsen, marketing director for RF small signal at NXP Semiconductors, said: "This product is a great validation of our expertise in the small signal, low current requirements of wideband applications. The combination of NorthVu Systems' patent-pending technology with our industry-proven LNA solution has delivered a high-performance digital TV antenna in an industry-first compact form-factor. The exceptional performance parameters of the BFU760F - such as ruggedness, reliability, low noise and high level of integration - make it an ideal solution for this type of innovative RF product."

Spenser Williams, president of NorthVu Systems Inc., commented: "Consumers will be amazed by the reception quality of the NV20 Pro. It is simple to use with their HDTV, digital converter box, or computer with a TV tuner, with no assembly required. Using NXP's advanced RF technology platform, we have succeeded in creating the smallest high performance indoor digital TV antenna. NXP also did a great job of supporting us throughout the development of the NV20 Pro, quickly delivering multiple amplifier design iterations as we fine-tuned the design specifications for the product."