Comtech SLM-5650B Satellite Modem
Overview
The SLM-5650B Satellite Modem is our latest generation USARSTRAT WGS certified modem product targeted for critical commercial backhaul and government and military applications. It is fully compliant with MIL-STD-188-165A/B and fully complies with STANAG 4486 Edition 3, Annex E (EBEM) and supports FIPS 140-2 certified encryption. The SLM-5650B leverages the heritage and feature set of our very successful SLM-5650A modem. The SLM-5650B supports backwards compatibility / inter-operability for existing SLM-5650A networks while providing enhanced performance and new features including:
Embedded
- Gigabit Ethernet Bridge interface
- LNB reference and voltage
- BUC reference
Increased/Improved
- Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) resource increased by x5 (future proof)
- Maximum spreading factor (512)
- Maximum chip rate (64 Mcps)
- Maximum symbol rate with LDPC (40Msps)
Decreased
- DSSS acquisition times (x8 faster)
- Power consumption (reduced ~ 25%)
- Chassis length (reduced 1.5 inches)
The SLM-5650B is compliant with the strict requirements defined in MIL-STD-188-165A, modem types I, II, IV, V and VI for applications on DSCS, WGS and commercial satellites. Data rates from 8 kbps to 155 Mbps and symbol rates from 32 ksps to 64 Msps are supported. The modem provides standard MIL-STD-188-114 (EIA-530 / RS-422), and EIA-613 (HSSI) serial interfaces, and can be optionally configured to support G.703 and Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) serial interfaces. It can also optionally be equipped with a 4-port 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet Network Processor module that supports switching, routing and advanced Quality of Service protocols.
The SLM-5650B can be integrated with the Vipersat Management System (VMS) to provide fully automated network and capacity management (future software upgrade). An AES-256 TRANSEC module, compliant with the FIPS 140-2 standard, is also available as an option. All traffic (including overhead and all VMS control traffic) is encrypted when using the TRANSEC module.
Advanced forward error correction (FEC) capabilities are a Comtech EF Data standard feature. Viterbi, Trellis, Concatenated Reed-Solomon, Sequential, Turbo Product Codes, and three Low Density Parity Check codes (LDPC) families are all supported.
Typical Users
- Government
- Military
- Secure Commercial Networks
Common Applications
- Communications at-the-Pause
- Communications on-the-move
- Rugged Environments
- Secure Networks
Direct sequence spread spectrum is available to support both point-to-point and point-to- multipoint applications as an option in conjunction with LDPC-based FEC and BPSK. Spreading factors up to 512 are supported. Maximum supported chip rate is 64 Mcps. Spread spectrum results in operation with ultra- low power spectral densities. This enables use of small antenna apertures when adjacent satellite interference (ASI) is an important consideration.
The IF interface supports 52 to 88, 104 to 176, and 950 to 2000 MHz frequency ranges.
Features
- MIL-STD-188-165A compliant (Types I, II, IV, V, VI)
- Selectable 70/140 MHz and 950 – 2000 MHz IFs
- AES-256 TRANSEC, FIPS 140-2 certified
- Dynamic bandwidth allocation with Vipersat Management System (future software upgrade)
- Support for bridged point-to-multipoint network architecture
- BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, 8PSK, 8-QAM, 16-QAM
- Viterbi, Reed Solomon, Trellis, Sequential, Turbo Product Code (TPC), EBEM, & Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) FEC
- FEC rates 1/1, 5/16, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, and others
- Direct sequence spread spectrum, integer factors 2,3,4…510, 511, 512
- Direct sequence spread spectrum, chip rates up to 64 Mcps
- 8 kbps to 155.52 Mbps
- IESS-308, -309, -310, -315
- ASYNC RS-485 overhead channel & AUPC
- Asymmetrical loop timing & data source bit synchronization
- Ethernet interface for remote control using HTTP, Telnet and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
- EIA-485 and EIA-232 interface for remote control
Compatibility
The SLM-5650B is interoperable with the OM-73, SLM-3650, MD-1352(P)/U (BEM-7650), SLM-7650, SLM-8650, SLM-5650A, DMD20, DMD2050, DMD1050T, DMD1050TS and DMD2050E satellite modems. It is also compatible with modems from other vendors that are compliant with MIL-STD-188-165A/B and STANAG 4486 Ed. 3, Annex E.
Data Interfaces
The modem supports EIA-530 (RS 422), EIA-612/613 (HSSI) and single Gigabit Ethernet port as standard features. An optional 4-port Gigabit Ethernet interface is also available.
TRANSEC Module
An optional transmission security (TRANSEC) module provides bulk AES-256 encryption/decryption certified to FIPS 140-2. The TRANSEC module encrypts all traffic sent over the air, including data traffic, overhead channel and Vipersat Management System messages (if present). The TRANSEC module supports both EBEM mode using AES-256 CTR (Counter) mode and Static Key mode using AES-256 CBC mode.
Advanced Iterative Forward Error Correction
High performance LDPC and Turbo coding (both TPC and EBEM Turbo) provides superior error correction performance over Viterbi, Trellis and Reed-Solomon FEC. The SLM-5650B TPC is compatible with Intelsat IESS 315 and Comtech EF Data’s CDM-570(A), CDM 600, CDM-625(A), SLM 3650, SLM 7650, DMD20, DMD2050, DMD1050T and DMD2050E Satellite Modems. The high-performance LDPC is compatible with the CDM570A, CDM-625A, DMD2050E, and DMD1050TS. The EBEM Turbo mode is compatible with the MD1366 modem.
EBEM Information Throughput Adaptation (ITA)
In ITA mode, modems automatically communicate the maximum efficiency modulation and coding mode to the be used by the distant end modem, maximizing throughput and link availability under all conditions.
ASYNC Overhead Channel / AUPC
An asynchronous overhead channel supporting 2- and 4-wire RS-485, as well as RS-232 can be optionally configured. Automatic Uplink Power Control (AUPC) is available to maintain a desired Eb/No at the demodulator despite link fades due to excessive rain or other power level variations.
Network Processor
The Network Processor (NP) module provides a wide variety of advanced Internet Protocol (IP) features including routing, switching, Quality of Service, and Vipersat dynamic bandwidth control.
Networking - With the NP module installed, the modem can be configured as an Ethernet switch or as a high-speed router. Networking options include configuration of a bridged point–to-multipoint network, which enables bridged network connectivity (desired in many satellite networks carrying encrypted traffic) in a hub-spoke network architecture.
Multicast - Multicast traffic forwarding is supported via static multicast addressing, dynamic multicast address learning through IGMP router and IGMP Proxy, and via the bridged point-to-multipoint mode of operation.
Flow Control - Flow Control is supported via Ethernet pause frames (IEEE 801.3)
Proxy ARP - Proxy ARP is supported to enable transparent subnets.
Quality of Service (QoS) - The NP module supports multi-level QoS to reduce jitter and latency for real time traffic, provide priority treatment to mission critical applications and allow non-critical traffic to use the remaining bandwidth. Supported functionality includes differentiated services code point (DSCP) in accordance with RFCs 2474 and 2475, Expedited Forwarding in accordance with RFC 3246, and Per Hop Behavior in accordance with RFC 3247.
VMS Bandwidth Management - The Vipersat Management System (VMS) is the engine that provides dynamic Single Carrier per Channel (dSCPC) bandwidth management of the space segment (future software upgrade).
Antenna Handover
Supports lossless, low-latency antenna handover in conjunction with the CRS-311-AH antenna handover switch controller.
Expanded Dynamic Range
The modem exceeds the MIL-STD-188-165A input signal dynamic range requirements by extending the low signal input level requirement of –55 dBm to down to –70 dBm for lower baud rate carriers.
Redundancy
Ultra high reliability, redundant configurations are supported in conjunction with Comtech EF Data’s CRS-311 and CRS-300 switches. The CRS-311 can be configured to support 1:1 redundancy for any SLM-5650B configuration. The CRS-300 provides the same functionality for 1:N redundant system architectures.
Network Management / Remote Control
The modem supports access to network management information via HTTP using a standard web browser. SNMP and Telnet remote control is also supported. The modem includes separate Ethernet and EIA-485/EIA-232 remote control interfaces. Remote control can also be accomplished via the Ethernet ports of the optional Network Processor. Secure network management via Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), Secure Shell (SSH) and SNMPv3 are available as options.
BER Performance
Example Modes and Performance
