GOST R 58912-2020 PDF

Full title and description

ГОСТ Р 58912-2020 — Телевидение вещательное цифровое. Система эфирного наземного цифрового телевизионного вещания второго поколения DVB‑T2. Общие технические требования. (English title: Digital video broadcasting — Second generation of digital terrestrial television broadcasting system DVB‑T2 — General technical requirements).

Abstract

National standard that defines the architecture, interfaces, radio‑frequency and transport parameters, signalling (L1), OFDM framing and other general technical requirements for deployment and operation of DVB‑T2 terrestrial digital television systems in the Russian Federation. It covers subsystem definitions, end‑to‑end transmission parameters (including backbone and delivery paths), measurement and metrology requirements, and requirements for equipment interfaces used in multiplexing and broadcasting.

General information

• Status: In force / active (entered into effect).
• Publication date: Approved 8 July 2020 (Order No. 354‑ст); effective date 1 January 2021.
• Publisher: Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart); published (official publication) via Standartinform / national standards bodies.
• ICS / categories: Telecommunications; audio and video engineering. (ICS classification referenced as 33.170 / television and radio broadcasting).
• Edition / version: First edition as adopted in 2020 — designation GOST R 58912‑2020.
• Number of pages: Approximately 77–78 pages depending on the published edition/format.

Scope

Specifies general technical requirements for the DVB‑T2-based second‑generation terrestrial digital television broadcasting system, including system structure and architecture (subsystems SS1/SS2/SS3), formats and modes of input streams, physical‑layer framing and OFDM signal formation, primary modulation and error‑correction coding, L1 signalling generation and transport, spectral masks and RF interface parameters, end‑to‑end (through‑network and backbone) transmission characteristics, measurement methods and metrological support for broadcast network operation. The standard is aimed at operators, equipment vendors and test laboratories implementing or validating DVB‑T2 networks.

Key topics and requirements

• System architecture and subsystem definitions for DVB‑T2 broadcasting (SS1, SS2, SS3) and multiplex formation.
• Input stream formats (MPEG‑2 TS, GSE where applicable) and processor modes for incoming streams.
• Physical‑layer framing, OFDM parameters, pilot insertion, MISO processing and interleaving.
• Primary modulation schemes, forward error correction (FEC) and robustness requirements for RF interface.
• L1 signalling (generation, modulation and error coding) and transport for receiver configuration.
• Spectral masks, spectral density and transmitter output requirements for compliance with RF masks.
• End‑to‑end delivery parameters: metrics and limits for backbone links, satellite or terrestrial distribution paths, and on‑site broadcasting equipment.
• Measurement methods and metrological guidance for verifying interface parameters, BER/ES/SES/IPER where applicable, and continuity of service.
• Compatibility with widely used compression and transport technologies (references to MPEG‑2, H.264/AVC, HEVC/H.265 and relevant DVB recommendations).

Typical use and users

Primary users are national and regional terrestrial TV network operators, broadcast equipment manufacturers, system integrators, RF and network engineers, certification and testing laboratories, and regulatory bodies responsible for spectrum and broadcast service compliance. The standard is used to specify equipment design, acceptance testing, deployment parameters for transmitters and multiplexing centres, and to set measurement/verification procedures for operational networks.

Related standards

Relates to international DVB and ETSI specifications for DVB‑T2, and to codec and transport standards referenced in the text (MPEG‑2 TS, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC). It complements other national GOST R standards for digital television interfaces and signal coding (for example earlier GOST‑R standards on digital TV coding and interfaces). The document cross‑references measurement and interface standards used for ASI/SDI/Ethernet/SDH/PDH transport in broadcast networks.

Keywords

DVB‑T2; digital terrestrial television; DVB; OFDM; L1 signalling; RF interface; spectral mask; multiplexing; MPEG‑2 TS; H.264; H.265; broadcast metrology; GOST R 58912‑2020.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: A Russian national standard (GOST R 58912‑2020) specifying general technical requirements for DVB‑T2 terrestrial digital television broadcasting systems. It was approved by Rosstandart (Order No. 354‑ст) and came into force on 1 January 2021.

Q: What does it cover?

A: System architecture and subsystem definitions, input stream formats, physical‑layer framing and OFDM signal formation, modulation and FEC, L1 signalling, spectral and RF requirements, end‑to‑end transmission parameters (including backbone/distribution links), and measurement/metrological requirements for network operation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Broadcasters, network operators, equipment manufacturers and integrators, test and certification labs, and national regulators — anyone involved in design, deployment, testing or regulation of terrestrial DVB‑T2 networks.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As of its entry into force (1 January 2021) the standard is active/in force. Users should verify if any amendments, revisions or newer related national documents have been published since 2020 before relying on it for new procurements or regulatory references.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the national body of GOST R standards on digital television and broadcasting; it references and complements earlier and related GOST R standards on coding, interfaces and broadcasting system parameters used in Russia. It also aligns with international DVB specifications for DVB‑T2.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: DVB‑T2, digital terrestrial television, OFDM, L1 signalling, RF interface, spectral mask, multiplexing, MPEG‑2 TS, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, broadcast metrology.