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An integrated receiver/decoder (IRD)[1] is an electronic device used to receive a radio-frequency signal and convert digital information transmitted in it.

Consumer IRDs

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Main article: Set-top box

Consumer IRDs, commonly called set-top boxes, are used by end users and are much cheaper compared to professional IRDs. To curb content piracy, they also lack many features and interfaces found in professional IRDs such as outputting uncompressed SDI video or ASI transport stream dumps. They are also designed to be more aesthetically pleasing.

Professional IRDs

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Commonly found in radio, television, cable and satellite broadcasting facilities, the IRD is generally used for the reception of contribution feeds that are intended for re-broadcasting. The IRD is the interface between a receiving satellite dish or telco networks and a broadcasting facility video/audio infrastructure.

Professional IRDs have various features that consumer IRDs lack such as:

Uses

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "What is IRD? Competitors, Complementary Techs & Usage". sumble.com. 24 November 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
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