Set Top Boxes also known as integrated receiver decoders (IRD) are digital devices, which connect to an outside signal source and decode that signal into the content, which is presentable on a display unit including a TV. A TV with inbuilt set-top box is called an Integrated TV, while a digital TV is called an Integrated Digital TV (iDTV).

Currently, set-top boxes are arriving in the... market in diverse forms to carry out a variety of functions. Digital Media Receivers, Digital Media Adapters, Windows Media Extender and various video game consoles are the different forms of set-top boxes. Most of the set-top boxes, which are being deployed now-a-days contain return path ability for ensuring two-way communication.

Thus, STBs enable in being connected with networks, playing games through a game console, surfing the websites, interacting with Interactive Program Guides (IPGs), sending e-mails and organizing video-conferences. A large number of STBs are coming with the capability of communicating in real time along with several devices including DVD and CD players, camcorders, portable media devices and music keyboards.

On the other hand, HDTV (High Definition Television) receivers are also called as HDTV set-top box or HDTV tuners. These devices are used for collecting, decoding and displaying the signals in 1080i and 480i or p format. These also find application in displaying the videos from satellite TV, cable TV, DVD players, or other video sources. The HDTV receivers are capable of producing the high resolution and crystal clear pictures with transmitted signals. Apart from this, they are also used for broadcasting high quality surround sound.

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