Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc.
BDRL
Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc., established in 1950 and based in Old Bridge,... Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc., established in 1950 and based in Old Bridge, New Jersey, operates as a leading American developer and producer of advanced technology for television and broadband communication systems. The company specializes in delivering comprehensive solutions for signal encoding, transcoding, digital transport, and broadband products across the United States. Their product line includes sophisticated encoders and transcoders that support a broad spectrum of video resolutions, from high-fidelity 4K/ultra-high definition to standard definition, and various compression standards like MPEG-2, MPEG-4/H.264, and HEVC/H.265. They also offer QPSK, 8PSK, and QAM transcoding capabilities. For digital video infrastructure, Blonder Tongue provides NXG IP-based processing and headend equipment, which facilitates IPTV format conversions and simulcasting. Their coaxial distribution products, such as broadband amplifiers, directional taps, splitters, and wall outlets, are designed for diverse installations—from exterior utility poles and protective pedestals to discreet in-wall systems—all engineered to ensure optimal signal strength at the final destination for clear audio and video. Customer premises equipment (CPE) is also a key offering, notably their Android-powered IPTV set-top boxes. Furthermore, the company excels in digital modulation solutions, including the Aircaster™ ATSC, QAM, and IP trans-modulator series, which enable users to create tailored channel lineups from broadcast or cable sources for distribution over coaxial and IP networks. Their Edge QAM devices process Ethernet-input MPEG over IP transport streams, managing the decryption of service provider conditional access and integrating proprietary content protection. DOCSIS data products are also part of their data solutions. Beyond hardware, Blonder Tongue offers a range of supplementary services and products, including service level agreements, analog modulation equipment, fiber optic solutions, various miscellaneous items, specialized test and measurement instruments, and contract manufacturing services.
