Raspberry Pi TV uHAT, Raspberry Pi Digital TV HAT

Raspberry Pi TV-uHAT

The Raspberry Pi TV-uHAT is an add-on board for the Raspberry Pi. It enables you to expand the functionality of your Raspberry Pi board by receiving digital terrestrial TV broadcast systems which includes DVB-T and DVB-T2.
The TV-uHAT is a compact module which comes in a newer form to previous models. It takes up minimal space and can be integrated into your design easily, without the need for lots of extra space.

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This add-on board lets you receive digital DVB-T2 TV streams on your Raspberry Pi to view them or stream them over a network to other devices

Which Pi does it work with?

The Raspberry Pi TV HAT has a DVB-T2 and DVB-T tuner on board, which allows you to receive and decode digital television streams on your Raspberry Pi.
Sony CXD2880 TV tuner
Supported TV standards:
Reception frequency: VHF III, UHF IV, UHF V

The TV-uHAT can be used on all Raspberry Pi boards when running as a server for other devices on the network. The performance when receiving and viewing TV on a Pi can vary between models. It is recommended that you use a Raspberry Pi 2, 3 or 3+ with the TV-uHAT for optimal TV streaming.

What is DVB?

DVB stands for Digital Video Broadcasting and is a standard for transmitting broadcast Television. DVB standard is widely adopted across the world and you can check if your country has adopted this standard on the DVB website: https://www.dvb.org

What’s on board?

Sony CXD2880 TV tuner
40-way header
Aerial adaptor
Mechanical spacers

Other Features:

Supported TV standards: DVB-T2, DVB-T
Reception frequency: VHF III, UHF IV, UHF V
Channel bandwidth:
DVB-T2: 1.7MHz, 5MHz, 6MHz, 7MHz, 8MHz
DVB-T: 5MHz, 6MHz, 7MHz, 8MHz

What is a Raspberry Pi HAT?

HAT stands for “Hardware Attached on Top”. They are add-on boards, or extension boards, which mount directly onto your Raspberry Pi. There are a range of HATs available which are designed to add different functionalities to your Raspberry Pi computer. Adding a HAT to your Pi opens up opportunities for new innovations.

Note

you must ensure that you have the correct permissions and/or licences to receive broadcast television in your country.

Getting Started

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