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Comtech DMD2050E Universal Satellite Modem

Comtech DMD2050E Universal Satellite Modem

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Product details

The Comtech (Radyne) DMD2050E is a 1RU universal satellite modem compliant with MIL-STD-188-165A and STANAG 4486 Edition 3, covering both 70/140 MHz IF and L-band in one unit. It supports Viterbi, Trellis, Turbo Product Code, STANAG turbo codes and LDPC, Reed-Solomon outer coding and optional DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier.

Key features

  • MIL-STD-188-165A and STANAG 4486 Ed. 3 compliant
  • 70 ±18 / 140 ±36 MHz IF and 950–2000 MHz L-band
  • BPSK through 16APSK
  • Viterbi, Trellis, TPC, STANAG turbo and LDPC FEC options
  • DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier option
  • Key loader support; -48 VDC option

Specifications

Part number DMD2050E
Series Comtech DMD2050E
Compliance MIL-STD-188-165A; STANAG 4486 Ed. 3; IESS-308/309/310
IF tuning 70 ±18 MHz and 140 ±36 MHz in 1 Hz steps
L-band tuning 950–2000 MHz in 1 Hz steps
Modulation BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, 8PSK, 8-QAM, 16-QAM, 16APSK
FEC Viterbi K=7; Trellis 2/3; TPC; STANAG 4486 turbo; LDPC (options); Reed-Solomon outer
Output power to -40 dBm
Spurious -55 dBc in-band, -45 dBc out-of-band
Carrier-in-Carrier DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier bandwidth compression (option)
Monitor and control Ethernet, RS-485, RS-232; web, CLI, SNMPv2
Power 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, <120W; -48 VDC optional
Operating temperature -10 to +60 °C
Size 1RU: 1.75" x 19" x 19.25"
Weight 10.0 lbs

Applications

  • Military and government SATCOM
  • Interoperability with legacy and coalition modems
  • Earth stations needing both IF and L-band

Frequently asked questions

Is the DMD2050E compatible with older Radyne DMD2050 modems?

It is the current version of the DMD2050 line and supports the same MIL-STD and Intelsat waveforms. Digisat will confirm the option set to match your existing modems.

Need it installed, aligned or supported?

Digisat engineers install, commission and maintain satellite ground systems for government agencies, teleports and broadcasters worldwide. Request installation or engineering support.