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OVERVIEW FEATURES
The Q-Flex™ modem embodies a new concept Dual IF/L-band operation
in satellite modem technology - a flexible soft- Data rates to 200Mbps
ware-defined modem that does what you want, XStream IP™ advanced IP optimization
now and in the future. suite, including TCP acceleration, header &
The Q-Flex™’s flexible hardware payload compression, dynamic routing, traf-
platform now provides point-to-point and fic shaping, encryption & ACM
point-to-multipoint operation in one unit. The DVB-S2/S2X, FastLink™ LDPC & TPC
Q-Flex™ modem is ideal for handling IP traffic Terrestrial interfaces include Ethernet & op-
but can be fitted with virtually any type of terres- tical Ethernet, EIA-530, G.703 & ASI
trial interface and operates at up to 200Mbps. Optimized spectral roll-offs, including 5%
Flexible pricing is achieved by enabling only Paired Carrier™ carrier overlay
the features you need at any time. Future- LinkGuard™ signal-under-carrier interfer-
proofing is assured by convenient software up- ence detection
grades via Ethernet or a memory stick. Built-in spectrum & constellation monitors
DVB Carrier ID. Fully compliant with DVB-
CID standard
Advanced Bandwidth-Efficient Features
Multi-demod option
The Q-Flex™ modem supports the most power- Q-NET™ Navigator network M&C
ful bandwidth-saving technology available. application included as standard
DVB-S2X, is between 20% and 60% more band- DVB-S2X modulation up to 256APSK
width efficient than its predecessor, DVB-S2.
Paired Carrier™ overlays transmit and receive
Markets and Applications
carriers reducing satellite bandwidth by 50%
(using ViaSat’s patented PCMA technology). IP trunking and IP backhaul
FastLink™ low-latency LDPC is optimised for Corporate networking
latency-sensitive applications while giving coding Mobile/G.703 backhaul
gain that is close to the theoretical limits. Disaster recovery
Bandwidth-saving IP features include ACM, ac- Maritime, oil & gas communications
celeration and header and payload compression. Broadcast
Intelligence gathering
DVB-S/DSNG Performance
Eb/No (dB) at QEF
Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate
1/2 2/3 3/4 5/6 7/8 8/9
QPSK 3.9 4.6 4.0 4.6 5.3 ‘Before and after’ constellations showing ClearLinQ™ Adaptive
8PSK 6.9 8.9 9.4 Tx Predistorter compensating for severe non-linear signal distor-
16QAM 9.0 10.7 tion to a 32APSK carrier