Defra

Set-top Boxes

Purchase of energy-efficient set-top boxes to reduce energy consumed throughout the life cycle

The Internal Energy Agency (IEA) 1W initiative aims to reduce standby power consumption to below 1W by 2010

2008 MINIMUM Mandatory Specification(s)

1.  Terrestrial Digital Adapters shall consume

• 6.7W or less in on-mode
• 5.1W or less in passive standby

2.  Satellite Digital Adapters shall consume

• 22.6W or less in on-mode
• 12.6W or less in passive standby
• Restricted to Sky satellite set top boxes

3  Cable Digital Adapters shall consume

• 16W or less in on-mode
• 14.6W or less in passive standby

2008 BEST PRACTICE Specification(s)

1.  Terrestrial Digital Adapters shall consume

• 5.83W or less in on-mode
• 3.75W or less in passive standby

2.  Satellite Digital Adapters shall consume

• 20.93W or less in on-mode
• 10.93W or less in passive standby
• Restricted to Sky satellite set top boxes

3.  Cable Digital Adapters shall consume

• 14.33W or less in on-mode
• 12.93W or less in passive standby