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Comtech SLM-5650B Software-Defined Satellite Modem, 52–88, 104–176 and 950–2000 MHz, 100 Hz steps
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Product details
The Comtech SLM-5650B is a 1RU software-defined multi-orbit (GEO and MEO) government satellite modem. It was the first TRANSEC-enabled modem to receive Government Terminal Certification for sovereign networks on SES O3b mPOWER, and it is WGS-certified.
Other models in this series
- SLM-5650C2: a compact software-defined satellite modem for government terminals and small commercial SATCOM terminals
- SLM-5650C2 ODU: the outdoor version of the SLM-5650C2 software-defined satellite modem
Compare all 3 Comtech SLM-5650 Series Government Satellite Modems models
Specifications
| Part number | SLM-5650B |
|---|---|
| Series | Comtech SLM-5650 |
| Certifications | WGS; MIL-STD-188-165A; STANAG 4486 Ed. 3 Annex E (EBEM) |
| Modulation | BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, 8PSK, 8QAM, 16QAM, 16APSK; DVB-S2X QPSK to 256APSK |
| Symbol rate | 32 ksps to 64 Msps |
| Data rate | 8 kbps to 155.52 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet) |
| Spread spectrum | DSSS, integer factors 2 to 512, chip rates to 64 Mcps |
| TRANSEC | AES-256 |
| Form factor | 1RU rack |
| Frequency | 52–88, 104–176 and 950–2000 MHz, 100 Hz steps |
| Interfaces | EIA-530 (RS-422), EIA-612/613 (HSSI), Gigabit Ethernet; optional 4-port GbE |
| Data rate by interface | EIA-530: 64 kbps–20 Mbps; EIA-613: 64 kbps–51.84 Mbps; GbE: 8 kbps–155.52 Mbps |
| Carrier-in-Carrier | Data rate tiers up to 70 Mbps |
| Power | 90–264 VAC, 47–63 Hz; 110W max., 80W typical; 24 VDC optional |
| Size | 1RU: 1.71" H x 19" W x 17.5" D |
| Weight | ≤12 lbs |
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