Broadband Satellite Router: Tdm/Tdma SCPC Rx-Only
Broadband Satellite Router: Tdm/Tdma SCPC Rx-Only
Broadband Satellite Router: Tdm/Tdma SCPC Rx-Only
High-Throughput Satellites (HTS) open unprecedented High-performance Satellite Router for TDM/TDMA
networks with aggregate throughput up to 200 Mbps
opportunities for networking over satellite. UHP-100 is a
high-performance router designed specifically for large- Two independent DVB demodulators with separate IF
inputs and rate up to 65 Msps
scale deployment in broadband VSAT networks operating
over HTS. This product combines the Universal Hardware Enhanced DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK and 32APSK
Platform (UHP) architecture, which was developed in the modulations with 5% or 20% roll-off
previous generation of the award-winning UHP product MF-TDMA modulator with innovative protocol and
line, with the state-of-the-art semiconductor technology. proven efficiency of 96% compared to SCPC
The result is its unique performance. Not only UHP-100 Adaptive coding and modulation and transmission power
can process 200,000 IP packets per second, 225 Mbps of control in forward and return channels
traffic and two 65 Msps carriers, it can do this in a super- Dual satellite or dual band operations with dynamic
compact size, with low power consumption (less than 10W) traffic balancing and automatic beam switching
and with best utilization of the precious satellite resource, Superior IP router productivity up to 200000 pps and
as evidenced by up to 32APSK modulation, 5% spectral rich set of supported protocols, including L2 bridging
roll-off, adaptive modulation and coding, adaptive power Support of Layer 3 routing architecture and Layer 2
control and 96% efficient TDMA protocol. bridging mode with IPV6 transport
High-Throughput Satellites (HTS) open unprecedented High-performance Satellite Router for TDM/TDMA
networks with aggregate throughput up to 200 Mbps
opportunities for networking over satellite. UHP-110 is a
high-performance integrated router designed specifically Two independent DVB demodulators with separate IF
inputs and rate up to 65 Msps
for large-scale deployment in broadband VSAT networks
operating over HTS. This product combines the Universal Enhanced DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK and 32APSK
Hardware Platform (UHP) architecture, which was modulations with 5% or 20% roll-off
developed in the previous generation of the award-winning MF-TDMA modulator with innovative protocol and
UHP product line. Not only UHP-110 can process 200,000 proven efficiency of 96% compared to SCPC
IP packets per second, 200 Mbps of traffic and two 65 Adaptive coding and modulation and transmission power
Msps carriers, it can do this in a super-compact size, with control in forward and return channels
low power consumption (less than 10W) and with best Dual satellite or dual band operations with dynamic
utilization of the precious satellite resource, as evidenced traffic balancing and automatic beam switching
by up to 32APSK modulation, 5% spectral roll-off, adaptive Superior IP router productivity up to 200000 pps and
modulation and coding, adaptive power control and 96% rich set of supported protocols, including L2 bridging
efficient TDMA protocol. Support of Layer 3 routing architecture and Layer 2
bridging mode with IPV6 transport
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High-Throughput Satellites (HTS) open unprecedented High-performance Satellite Router for TDM/TDMA
networks with aggregate throughput up to 400 Mbps
opportunities for networking over satellite. UHP-140
is a high-performance dual router designed specifically Four independent DVB demodulators with separate IF
inputs and rate up to 65 Msps
for large-scale deployment in broadband VSAT networks
operating over HTS and traditional satellites. This Enhanced DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK and 32APSK
product combines the Universal Hardware Platform modulations with 5% or 20% roll-off
(UHP) architecture, which was developed in the previous Two MF-TDMA modulators with innovative protocol and
generation of the award-winning UHP product line. proven efficiency of 96% compared to SCPC
Each of two integrated routers can process 200,000 Adaptive coding and modulation and transmission power
control in forward and return channels
IP packets per second, 200 Mbps of traffic and two 65
Msps carriers, it can do this with best utilization of the Dual satellite or dual band operations with dynamic
traffic balancing and automatic beam switching
precious satellite resource, as evidenced by up to 32APSK
modulation, 5% spectral roll-off, adaptive modulation and Superior IP router productivity up to 200000 pps and
rich set of supported protocols, including L2 bridging
coding, adaptive power control and 96% efficient TDMA
protocol. This satellite router is a good fit for complex Support of Layer 3 routing architecture and Layer 2
bridging mode with IPv6 transport
1:1 redundant TDM/TDMA terminals or can be used as a
multi-channel SCPC receiver / concentrator. Support of VLAN, multilevel QoS, codec independent
handling of RT traffic, TCP acceleration, AES encryption
We pioneered Software Defined UHP Architecture for The worlds fastest VSAT router with aggregate through-
put up to 450 Mbps and powerful UHP-RTOSTM
VSAT in 2005 and successfully installed over 170 UHP
VSAT networks worldwide. Innovation continues with the Two independent DVB demodulators with separate
software-switchable IF inputs and rate up to 65 Msps
latest UHP-200 - the industry-highest processing capability
router, which expands the UHP series of VSAT products. Enhanced DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK and 32APSK
UHP-200 is based on a new advanced hardware platform modulations with 5% or 20% roll-off
and is backward compatible with previous generations Multichannel MF-TDMA demodulator with innovative
of UHP routers. It comprises multi-channel DVB and MF protocol and proven efficiency of 96% vs. SCPC
TDMA demodulators, a universal SCPC/TDMA modulator Adaptive coding and modulation (ACM) in forward and
and a powerful IP router. The primary application of UHP- return channels, including SCPC and TDMA modes
200 is complex remote TDM/TDMA or Hubless TDMA Various modes of operation and topologies: SCPC, TDM/
terminal with high throughput and multi-mode operation. TDMA, TDM/TDMA Mesh, Hubless TDMA
This universal satellite router can also be used as a compact HTS-ready VSAT with support of multiple beams, bands,
TDM/TDMA Hub. satellites reception with traffic balancing
Innovative algorithms for network access, resource Superior IP router productivity up to 226000 pps and
rich set of supported protocols, multi-level QoS
allocation and data encapsulation as well as advanced
modulation and coding, implemented in the UHP routers, Support of Layer 3 routing architecture and Layer 2
bridging mode with IPV6 transport
ensure efficient utilization of satellite resource.
Two Gigabyte Ethernet users ports with built-in switch
simplifies scalability and connection of CPE
UHP-210 Integrated Satellite Router is based on a new The worlds fastest VSAT router with aggregate through-
put up to 450 Mbps and powerful UHP-RTOSTM
advanced hardware platform and is backward compatible
with previous generations of UHP routers. It comprises Two independent DVB demodulators with separate
software-switchable IF inputs and rate up to 65 Msps
multi-channel DVB and MF TDMA demodulators, a
universal SCPC/TDMA modulator and a powerful IP Enhanced DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK and 32APSK
router. The primary application of UHP-210 is complex modulations with 5% or 20% roll-off
remote TDM/TDMA or Hubless TDMA terminal with high Multichannel MF-TDMA demodulator with innovative
throughput and multi-mode operation. This universal protocol and proven efficiency of 96% vs. SCPC
satellite router can also be used as a compact TDM/TDMA Adaptive coding and modulation (ACM) in forward and
Hub. return channels, including SCPC and TDMA modes
Innovative algorithms for network access, resource Various modes of operation and topologies: SCPC, TDM/
TDMA, TDM/TDMA Mesh, Hubless TDMA
allocation and data encapsulation as well as advanced
modulation and coding, implemented in the UHP routers, HTS-ready VSAT with support of multiple beams, bands,
satellites reception with traffic balancing
ensure efficient utilization of satellite resource.
Superior IP router productivity up to 226000 pps and
rich set of supported protocols, multi-level QoS
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UHP-220 Outdoor Satellite Router is based on a new Rugged, weatherproof, IP67-class design with wide-
range operating temperatures
advanced hardware platform and is backward compatible
with previous generations of UHP routers. It comprises The worlds fastest VSAT router with aggregate through-
put up to 450 Mbps and powerful UHP-RTOSTM
multi-channel DVB and MF TDMA demodulators, a
universal SCPC/TDMA modulator and a powerful IP Two independent DVB demodulators with separate
router. The primary application of UHP-220 is complex software-switchable IF inputs and rate up to 65 Msps
remote SCPC, TDM/TDMA, or Hubless TDMA terminal Enhanced DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK and 32APSK
with high throughput and multi-mode operation. This modulations with 5% or 20% roll-off
universal satellite router can also be used as a compact Multichannel MF-TDMA demodulator with innovative
outdoor TDM/TDMA Hub. protocol and proven efficiency of 96% vs. SCPC
Innovative algorithms for network access, resource Adaptive coding and modulation (ACM) in forward and
return channels, including SCPC and TDMA modes
allocation and data encapsulation as well as advanced
modulation and coding, implemented in the UHP routers, Various modes of operation and topologies: SCPC, TDM/
TDMA, TDM/TDMA Mesh, Hubless TDMA
ensure efficient utilization of satellite resource.
HTS-ready VSAT with support of multiple beams, bands,
satellites reception with traffic balancing
We pioneered Software Defined UHP Architecture for The worlds fastest VSAT router with aggregate through-
put up to 450 Mbps and powerful UHP-RTOSTM
VSAT in 2005 and successfully installed over 170 UHP
VSAT networks worldwide. Innovation continues with the Two independent DVB demodulators with separate
software-switchable IF inputs and rate up to 65 Msps
latest UHP-230 - the industry-highest processing capability
router, which expands the UHP series of VSAT products. Enhanced DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK and 32APSK
UHP-230 is based on a new advanced hardware platform modulations with 5% or 20% roll-off
and is backward compatible with previous generations of Multichannel MF-TDMA demodulator with innovative
UHP routers. It comprises multi-channel DVB and MF TDMA protocol and proven efficiency of 96% vs. SCPC
demodulators, a universal SCPC/TDMA modulator and a Adaptive coding and modulation (ACM) in forward and
powerful IP router. The primary application of UHP-230 is return channels, including SCPC and TDMA modes
in Hub stations, where multiple routers can be cascaded in Various modes of operation and topologies: SCPC, TDM/
the rack. This satellite router is also a good fit for complex TDMA, TDM/TDMA Mesh, Hubless TDMA
remote TDM/TDMA or Hubless TDMA terminals with high HTS-ready VSAT with support of multiple beams, bands,
throughput and multi-mode operation. satellites reception with traffic balancing
Innovative algorithms for network access, resource Superior IP router productivity up to 226000 pps and
rich set of supported protocols, multi-level QoS
allocation and data encapsulation as well as advanced
modulation and coding, implemented in the UHP routers, Support of Layer 3 routing architecture and Layer 2
bridging mode with IPV6 transport
ensure efficient utilization of satellite resource.
Two Gigabyte Ethernet users ports with built-in switch
simplifies scalability and connection of CPE
We pioneered Software Defined UHP Architecture for The worlds fastest VSAT router with aggregate through-
put up to 450 Mbps and powerful UHP-RTOSTM
VSAT in 2005 and successfully installed over 170 UHP
VSAT networks worldwide. Innovation continues with the Two independent DVB demodulators with separate
software-switchable IF inputs and rate up to 65 Msps
latest UHP-240 - the industry-highest processing capability
router, which expands the UHP series of VSAT products. Enhanced DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK and 32APSK
UHP-240 is based on a new advanced hardware platform modulations with 5% or 20% roll-off
and is backward compatible with previous generations Multichannel MF-TDMA demodulator with innovative
of UHP routers. It comprises multi-channel DVB and MF protocol and proven efficiency of 96% vs. SCPC
TDMA demodulators, a universal SCPC/TDMA modulator Adaptive coding and modulation (ACM) in forward and
and a powerful IP router. The primary application of UHP- return channels, including SCPC and TDMA modes
240 is in high-density Hub stations, where multiple routers Independent modes of operation of each built-in router:
can be cascaded in the rack. This satellite router is also a SCPC, TDM/TDMA, TDM/TDMA Mesh, Hubless TDMA
good fit for complex 1:1 redundant terminals. HTS-ready VSAT with support of multiple beams, bands,
satellites reception with traffic balancing
Innovative algorithms for network access, resource
allocation and data encapsulation as well as advanced Superior IP router productivity up to 226000 pps and
rich set of supported protocols, multi-level QoS
modulation and coding, implemented in the UHP routers,
ensure efficient utilization of satellite resource. Support of Layer 3 routing architecture and Layer 2
bridging mode with IPV6 transport
The UHP-IFS is a L-Band 8-way active splitter and 4-way Active UHP-IFS system provides the amplification
active combiner in a compact 1U mini-chassis. UHP- of signals and allows them to share and summarize
IFS is designed as an IF subsystem for UHP-based hubs without loss. The UHP-IFS is powered from the voltage
and advanced terminals, but can be used in any other applied to power BUC or LNB. The presence of supply
L-Band systems. There is DC and 10 MHz pass from two voltage is displayed by special indicator.
ports of the splitter to the common Rx port and similar
Universal mount allows installing the UHP-IFS
connectivity of two ports of combiner to the common
system into front or rear side of a standard 19
Tx port. Current flow is restricted in one direction, into
telecommunication rack. It can be installed at any
the common port only. There is also a separate EXT
angle to prevent excessive bending of coaxial cables
DC port to facilitate BUC and LNB inject. Auxiliary DC
and simplifying maintenance compounds. UHP-IFS
MON ports allow measuring the actual voltage supplied
can be used to work with a variety of L-Band satellite
to the RF equipment without having to disconnect the
equipment.
cables and disrupt the network.
DC Mon DC Mon
Rx1 Tx1
Rx2
Rx3 Tx2
Rx Rx4 Tx
Rx5
Tx Mon
Rx6 Tx3
Rx7
UHP Network Management System (NMS) is a Enhanced, graphical, web-based, multi-user, multi-role
user interface
sophisticated and user-friendly tool for monitoring and
controlling UHP networks. NMS substantially simplifies Main dashboard with complete network overview on one
screen
configuration of the Hub and of the remote terminals,
collects and stores in its database information about Dynamic Events Groups simplify filtering and analysis
of network events
current and historical status of the whole network and its
individual elements, and also displays that information in Events correlator showing historical performance graphs
graphical and tabular formats. The NMS system supports and related events
all UHP configurations and topologies, including TDM/ Customized reports with statistics exported for further
TDMA, SCPC and Hubless TDMA. analysis
The user interface focuses the operators attention on the Ideal for any network size or topology from a simple
most important events in the system, and also provides link and up to a multi-hub network
the operator with an exhaustive information needed for One-way control allows sending one-way (blind)
analysis and trouble-shooting. By selecting most suitable commands to non-responding terminals
settings for the display, the operator can display the API interface for external devices and software applica-
information in the desired format: logs, graphs and/or tions (OSS/BSS)
tables. All key network characteristics are displayed on a Simple and robust design ensures reliability and simpli-
single page, known as the dashboard. fies further enhancements
UHP Dynamic Network Layout (DNL) - a set of functional TDM TDMA TDMA TDMA TDM TDMA TDMA
SCPC
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Tx Rx Controller RX C/N StationRX C/N
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Douala Network state
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Douvala Channel C/N Traffic
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Controllers RX 767/780 763 4 7.6 dB 1 0 Controllers RX: 1 181.3 kbps
Controllers
TDM/TDMA Hub
TDMA Inroute
TDMA Inroute
TDMA Inroute
SCPC DAMA
SCPC DAMA
Stations
MCPC
SCPC
SCPC
SCPC
SCPC
High-speed UHP SCPC modems allow creating dedicat- basic functionality of SCPC DAMA network can be ex-
ed channels of any purpose and throughput. It could be tended further with use of UHP Network Management
classic point-to-point SCPC channels of any asymme- System (NMS) and Dynamic Network Layout module,
try or point-to-multipoint MCPC broadcasting or even providing a convenient interface for scheduling and
multi-site network based on combination of MCPC and managing of SCPC DAMA transmissions.
SCPC channels.
High-speed DVB S2 ACM modem in conjunction with in-
Universal UHP technology also supports Dynamically Al- tegrated, powerful IP router opens up great opportuni-
located Multiple Access mode (DAMA) that allows using ties for the applications like cellular backhaul, primary
SCPC channels in-between any locations on demand. In and secondary connectivity to terrestrial backbones,
such DAMA network a common pool of bandwidth is dy- broadcasting and news gathering, mission-critical com-
namically used to organize SCPC or MCPC connections munications, etc. Ability to activate any other function-
between any network stations when it is required. After ality of universal UHP VSAT just by software provides
the end of the session such bandwidth is released and great opportunities for the further development of UHP-
available for the new sessions. DAMA network is man- based networks and ensures the best cost of ownership
aged by one of the network stations that communicates and investment efficiency.
with other stations via narrowband control channel. A
SCPC
MCPC
MCPC
SCPC
SCPC
SCPC
UHP TDM/TDMA Network consists of one Hub and the in Mesh mode, when terminals are connected via a sin-
associated remote terminals. Hub transmits one out- gle satellite hop bypassing the Hub. Mesh connectivity
bound TDM carrier towards all the remote terminals and can be implemented using one of the standalone TDMA
receives one or more inbound carriers shared between carriers or via MF group of up to 4 TDMA channels (20
the remotes as a return channel with Time Division Mul- MHz band maximum). MF Mesh terminals receive all
tiple Access (TDMA). One TDM/TDMA network may return channels simultaneously and transmit to one of
have one or up to 254 standalone return TDMA chan- these channels.
nels, depending on the link budget and one the required
network bandwidth. Each standalone TDMA channel UHP routers have built-in, multilevel tools to ensure the
may have its unique bandwidth, modulation and cod- required QoS. Individual terminals or groups of stations
ing settings that allow achieving maximum efficiency for can be assigned to a minimum guaranteed bandwidth
different remote terminals depending on a satellite foot- CIR, permitted maximal rate MIR or controlled by a fair
print and sizing of RF equipment. access policy manager. In addition, there exists a special
mechanism of dynamic resource allocation to real-time
Also UHP TDM/TDMA network may have Multi-Fre- traffic. UHP router supports a large variety of IP proto-
quency TDMA groups comprising up to 16 carriers with cols and traffic acceleration.
similar symbol rate and modulations (40 MHz band
maximum). All the remote terminals associated with There are several ways to manage TDM/TDMA network,
such return channel may transmit to any MF TDMA car- specifically using the built-in Web console of the Hub,
rier with fast frequency hopping from burst to burst en- via SNMP protocol, or with the help of advanced, multi
suring equal loading of all MF TDMA carriers. UHP ter- user UHP Network Management System, which makes
minals may operate in hub-and-spoke (Star) topology or best use of the UHP technology.
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Tx Rx Controller RX C/N StationRX C/N
Ataba
Douala Network state
Batouri Stations Levels
Douvala Channel C/N Traffic
Enabled Up Down Low High
Libreville
Stations RX 767/780 763 4 12.4 dB 1 0 Station RX: 15 888.2 kbps
LATAM network
Controllers RX 767/780 763 4 7.6 dB 1 0 Controllers RX: 1 181.3 kbps
Controllers
TDM/TDMA Hub
TDMA Inroute
TDMA Inroute
TDMA Inroute
SCPC DAMA
SCPC DAMA
Stations
UHP Hubless TDMA network consists of peer stations, signal from the Master, i.e. there is no need to ensure
one of which is acting as a Master in charge dynamic the mutual reception of transmission of other stations in-
bandwidth allocation, timing and access control. All the -between. Such network will actually operate in a hub
stations transmit and receive data using a shared TDMA and spoke topology with the center point at the Master
carrier or Multi-Frequency TDMA Group (up to 4 carri- station.
ers within 20 MHz band). This provides the best utili-
zation of satellite bandwidth, which is instantly redis- UHP routers have an additional DVB-S2 demodulator,
tributed between the stations depending on the actual which is not used when operating in Hubless TDMA
traffic and on the predefined QoS policies. MF TDMA mode. It can be used for simultaneous reception of ad-
Hubless network allows optimizing required BUC power ditional overlay carrier, e.g. containing some broadcast
of the stations. or broadband data from the center. Such additional car-
rier can be transmitted using any beam or even another
To ensure Full Mesh connectivity of the Hubless TDMA satellite.
network, its link budget must be calculated so that all
the stations receive transmission of other terminals via Hubless TDMA mode is supported by all models of UHP-
the shared TDMA carrier. However, the network is op- 2XX series routers, including compact UHP-200, card-
erational if the Master station is able to receive bursts -based UHP-210, outdoor UHP-220, rack-mountable
from the other stations, while other stations receive the UHP-230, and dual UHP-240 routers.