BS IEC 62104:2015

What is this BS IEC 62104 - DAB receivers about?  

BS IEC 62104 discusses the characteristics of DAB receivers. BS IEC 62104 describes the digital audio broadcasting (DAB) receiver characteristics for consumer equipment intended for terrestrial and cable reception operating in VHF band III.  

BS IEC 62104 describes the characteristics for different classes and categories of DAB receivers such as standard and multimedia receivers and domestic, automotive, and adapter receivers. 

Note: Dedicated receivers for specific applications are not within the scope of BS IEC 62104. 

Who is BS IEC 62104 - DAB receivers for? 

BS IEC 62104 on DAB receivers is useful for: 

• Domestic, automotive, and adaptor receiver manufacturers  
• Communication engineers  
• Consumer electronics manufacturers 

Why should you use BS IEC 62104 - DAB receivers?  

The channel decoder is capable of decoding at least four sub-channels simultaneously and is capable of decoding at least 288 capacity units. The main service channel (MSC) and the fast information channel (FIC) carry the components and multiplex configuration information (MCI) respectively of the services which make up a DAB ensemble. 

BS IEC 62104 gives you guidance on basic implementation and functional performance requirements and minimum performance levels and measuring methods that will allow you to improve the quality and performance of DAB receivers.  

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS IEC 62104:2015 supersedes BS IEC 62104:2003, which is withdrawn. BS IEC 62104:2015 includes some technical changes with respect to BS IEC 62104:2003. These include: 

• The document has been updated in line with the development of the DAB system, and in particular the introduction of DAB+ audio services (see ETSI TS 102 563) 
• Requirements for displays, text, and data applications have been introduced to reflect market trends