This year, WORK Microwave will introduce the new-generation DVB-S/S2 modulator with multistream technology and showcase the enhanced IP modem, now featuring a new powerful user interface and additional power supply for BUCs. Also on display will be the company’s array of fourth-generation frequency converters. The WORK Microwave stand at Satellite 2012 will hold a live demonstration of the company’s enhanced IP modem and an interactive test-bench setup will help attendees experience the ACM functionality of the IP modem first hand.
Debuting at Satellite 2012 is the aforementioned newgen DVB-S/S2 Modulator. This high-speed modulato,r with up to six multistream inputs and 50-180MHz and/or 950-2150MHz L-band output, is ideal for fixed satellite ground stations as well as for SNG vehicles, fly-aways, or any other mobile or portable applications. The product supports DVB-S2 transmissions in variable coding and modulation (VCM) mode to ensure the highest transmission throughput at all times.
The Company will also display the SK-IP DVB-S2 IP modem. Designed for high-speed network layer two and layer three operation, the device uses Generic Stream Encapsulation (GSE) according to TS 102 606 and boasts a multichannel ACM system (OptiACM) to support full integration of ACM capabilities in point-to-point and point-to-multipoint satellite network links. The combination of these two core features provides optimized data throughput in all usage cases and under all types of environmental conditions.
Visitors to WORK Microwave’s Satellite 2012 stand will be able to view a live demonstration of the features and capabilities of the IP modem. A test bench will help attendees learn more about the ACM functionality of the IP modem. The interactive test setup will demonstrate how the IP modem compensates for disturbances in the satellite link, due to physical conditions such as humidity and atmospheric precipitation, through real-time adaptation of transmission parameters according to link conditions. The demonstration will include two screens enabling attendees to observe simulated conditions such as noise, data rate, and type of modulation and to witness the flipping over of the constellation diagram.
The Company will also display its wide range of fourth-generation indoor and outdoor converters. Based on WORK Microwave’s long-term knowledge in this field, the fourth-generation converters cover the frequency bands S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K-, and Ka- and are available as single, dual, or triple-band converters as well as dual-channel converters. All converters from WORK Microwave feature low phase noise guaranteeing excellent signal quality, while low spurious emissions enable them to be used in environments with demanding requirements such as high-power video uplinks. Additionally, they have the benefit of low power consumption due to up-to-date power supply technology and sophisticated circuit design leading to an even higher reliability and a longer life time. Users of these converters also benefit from a modular architecture that allows highly optimized designs for specific requirements such as frequency range, output power, and conversion gain.
WORK Microwave will also be using Satellite 2012 to announce details of its recent partnership with XipLink, a leading developer of bandwidth optimization products. The first phase of this partnership is to combine WORK Microwave’s ACM functionality in its IP modem with XipLink’s QoS feature to achieve genuine cross-layer communication between both devices and enable the end user to efficiently manage traffic policies and optimize bandwidth usage. WORK Microwave company information link.
