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An [[ATSC]] [[ATSC USB Devices|USB 2.0 device]] from [[KWorld]].
An [[ATSC]] [[ATSC USB Devices|USB 2.0 device]] from [[KWorld]].


There are 3 versions of this device - each has a different VID:UID:
It is supported under Linux as of Kernel 2.6.36
*1b80:a340 no version indicator - supported under Linux as of Kernel 2.6.3
*1b80:e346 markings ?? appears to be supported in kernel ??
*1b80:e34c add V3 to name - supported under Linux as of Kernel 3.16.??


==Original version Overview/Features==
{{Note|[[Wikipedia:Caveat_emptor|Caveat emptor!]] There is a different model variant (USB ID: 1b80:e346) of the UB435-Q USB ATSC TV Stick, containing different hardware components and is presently not supported. [http://www.mail-archive.com/linux-media@vger.kernel.org/msg38402.html] [http://www.mail-archive.com/linux-media@vger.kernel.org/msg38617.html]}}

==Overview/Features==
*High speed USB2.0 Plug-and-Play interface for PC or Laptop.
*High speed USB2.0 Plug-and-Play interface for PC or Laptop.
*USB 2.0 Bus-powered (No power adaptor required).
*USB 2.0 Bus-powered (No power adaptor required).
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*Supports Digital TV (ATSC 8VSB) and Digital Cable TV (unencrypted QAM).
*Supports Digital TV (ATSC 8VSB) and Digital Cable TV (unencrypted QAM).
*Dolby Digital AC3 Audio Output.
*Dolby Digital AC3 Audio Output.

Looks and is identical to the older [[KWorld ATSC 340U|ATSC 340U]], but with different coloured packaging, and uses a newer revision (C2) of the tuner. [http://git.linuxtv.org/media_tree.git?a=commit;h=804258c95f9b782b1916eeb4fe280b119ad5b152] [http://git.linuxtv.org/media_tree.git?a=commit;h=7e48b30af033076c85ab48a8306b5588faf5fb4b] Internal PCB is stamped ATSC_340U Ver:B


===Components Used===
===Components Used===
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=== Identification===
=== Identification===
Looks and is identical to the older [[KWorld ATSC 340U|ATSC 340U]], but with different coloured packaging, and uses a newer revision (C2) of the tuner. [http://git.linuxtv.org/media_tree.git?a=commit;h=804258c95f9b782b1916eeb4fe280b119ad5b152] [http://git.linuxtv.org/media_tree.git?a=commit;h=7e48b30af033076c85ab48a8306b5588faf5fb4b] Internal PCB is stamped ATSC_340U Ver:B


USB ID from Output of ''lsusb'': 1b80:a340
USB ID from Output of ''lsusb'': 1b80:a340


===UB435-Q v3===
==UB435-Q V3 Overview/Features==
*Requires USB 3 interface. Detected in a USB 2 slot, but does not function.
The v3 version of this board has USB identifier (VID:PID) of 1b80:e34c.
*Other features same as original version.
Requires USB 3 interface.

This version features:

===Components Used===
* LG LGDT3305 digital demodulator (neatly stamped "7th Generation VSB/QAM Receiver")
* LG LGDT3305 digital demodulator (neatly stamped "7th Generation VSB/QAM Receiver")
* NXP 18272/M
* NXP 18272/M
* Empia EM2874B USB bridge
* Empia EM2874B USB bridge

=== Identification===
Looks like original version. Label on back with UPC code has V3 added to name.

USB ID from Output of ''lsusb'': 1b80:e34c


== External Links ==
== External Links ==

Revision as of 15:22, 8 November 2014

KWorld UB435-Q USB ATSC TV Stick

An ATSC USB 2.0 device from KWorld.

There are 3 versions of this device - each has a different VID:UID:

  • 1b80:a340 no version indicator - supported under Linux as of Kernel 2.6.3
  • 1b80:e346 markings ?? appears to be supported in kernel ??
  • 1b80:e34c add V3 to name - supported under Linux as of Kernel 3.16.??

Original version Overview/Features

  • High speed USB2.0 Plug-and-Play interface for PC or Laptop.
  • USB 2.0 Bus-powered (No power adaptor required).
  • Supports up to 1920x1080i (HDTV).
  • Supports Digital TV (ATSC 8VSB) and Digital Cable TV (unencrypted QAM).
  • Dolby Digital AC3 Audio Output.

Components Used

  • NXP TDA18271HD/C2 tuner
  • LG LGDT3304 digital demodulator
  • Empia EM2870 USB bridge


Identification

Looks and is identical to the older ATSC 340U, but with different coloured packaging, and uses a newer revision (C2) of the tuner. [1] [2] Internal PCB is stamped ATSC_340U Ver:B

USB ID from Output of lsusb: 1b80:a340

UB435-Q V3 Overview/Features

  • Requires USB 3 interface. Detected in a USB 2 slot, but does not function.
  • Other features same as original version.


Components Used

  • LG LGDT3305 digital demodulator (neatly stamped "7th Generation VSB/QAM Receiver")
  • NXP 18272/M
  • Empia EM2874B USB bridge

Identification

Looks like original version. Label on back with UPC code has V3 added to name.

USB ID from Output of lsusb: 1b80:e34c

External Links