Ultra compact 3-wave compatible digital tuner appears, "Small B-CAS card (Mini card)" new model

Last NovemberUltra-compact B-CAS card (mini card), which is less than 1/10 of the conventional size,Since the operation was started,A super compact tuner appearedHowever, it became clear that a new model will be added to the mini card.

In addition to terrestrial digital broadcasting, the new mini-card supports BS digital broadcasting and 110 degree CS digital broadcasting.

The above image is a comparison of B-CAS card and mini card dedicated to terrestrial digital broadcasting.

Details are as below.
(PDF file)About introduction of "BS · CS · ground shared mini card"

According to the announcement of B-CAS, in addition to the "terrestrial-only mini-card" that is currently being introduced, operation of "BS · CS · ground mini card" will be newly started. The mini card is the same size as the SIM card used in mobile phones, and in terms of function it is equivalent to the current full size card.

The newly operated "BS · CS · ground mini card" will be bundled with the digital broadcasting receiving device instead of the current card, and the way of use is the same as before, opening the lap and putting it on the mount Just take out the shrink-wrapped mini card and attach it to the receiver.

Furthermore, it is said that the operation start time which is worrisome is planned around April, 2011.