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American digital television standards organization
The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) is an international nonprofit organization developing technical standards for digital terrestrial television and data broadcasting. ATSC's 120-plus member organizations represent the broadcast, broadcast equipment, motion picture, consumer electronics, computer, cable, satellite and semiconductor industries. ATSC was initially formed in 1982 to develop a first-generation digital television standard that could replace existing analog transmission systems.2 It was founded by Joint Committee on InterSociety Coordination.1 Its chief executive is Madeleine Noland.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
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The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) is an international nonprofit organization developing technical standards for digital terrestrial television and data broadcasting. ATSC's 120-plus member organizations represent the broadcast, broadcast equipment, motion picture, consumer electronics, computer, cable, satellite and semiconductor industries.2
Founded by Joint Committee on InterSociety Coordination in 1982.1
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