Core is chosen for satellite modem

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Apr 7, 2005

Comtech EF Data Corporation has selected the Comtech AHA low density parity check code forward error correction encoder/decoder core for incorporation in its CDM-600 satellite modems.

Comtech EF Data Corporation has selected the Comtech AHA low density parity check code (LPDC) forward error correction (FEC) encoder/decoder core for incorporation in its CDM-600 satellite modems.

Chosen for superior performance, Comtech AHA's LDPC technology enables Comtech EF Data to deliver the industry's most bandwidth efficient satellite modems.

"Comtech AHA has an internationally recognised reputation as the technology leader in forward error correction", said Daniel Enns, Senior Vice President Strategic Marketing and Business Development.

"By utilising LDPC in our satellite modems, we have taken performance, power and bandwidth savings to new heights, providing another solution for optimising satellite communications".

Bill Thomson, President of Comtech AHA, said: "AHA's significant presence throughout Comtech EF Data's entire line of satellite modems demonstrates our ability to provide the highest performing forward error correction technology available to give customers an advantage in the marketplace".

"With our LDPC and turbo product code FEC solutions, customers are able to design products that offer the best performance possible".

The CDM-600 is an advanced satellite modem that supports datarates up to 20Mbit/s, an array of modulation techniques, standards and interfaces, plus the widest range of FEC options, ensuring optimum performance based on varying network conditions.

CDM-600s are deployed to support a number of satellite communications applications, including broadcast, cellular backhaul, offshore and enterprise communications.