SkyWire™ MDX420 Satellite Network Gateway

Network & Bandwidth Management

Overview Typical Users

The revolutionary SkyWire™ MDX420 is one of the most innovative satellite products. The system • Oil & Gas
combines the throughput and robustness of a single channel per carrier (SCPC) system with the
bandwidth savings of a time division multiple access (TDMA) system.
• SNG Operators
• Enterprise
The SkyWire MDX420 leverages the benefits of each to provide the ultimate in satellite network • Government & Military
performance.
Common Applications
The SkyWire MDX420 is the first TDMA broadband satellite system to eliminate the need for high stability • IP-Centric Applications
references or an expensive central hub with complicated system software. With its revolutionary single • Full Mesh Data & Voice
hop bandwidth-on-demand capability, the SkyWire MDX420 minimizes system response time to changes
in traffic flow. The small efficient burst sizes and ultra low overhead allow the SkyWire MDX420 to provide
• Bandwidth on-Demand
unprecedented bandwidth efficiency and increased network throughput. Video, Voice & IP
• Communications on-
The SkyWire MDX420 system is easy to configure and the auto-everything 10/100/1000 terrestrial data the-Move / Pause
ports provide instant connectivity for any IP application.

Whether you need a TRUE full mesh, a hub and spoke, or a hybrid combination, the SkyWire MDX420 system provides the most cost-
effective, easy to use, bandwidth efficient solution available today. And, the system is packaged in a single, secure, one rack unit box.
Features
• Most bandwidth-efficient TDMA solution available
• Connect remote sites in a TRUE full mesh, hub and spoke, or hybrid network configuration
• TDMA network throughput capability of over 86 Mbps and 168,000 pps
• Multiple Link / Multiple transponder operation
• Advanced Turbo Product Code FEC
• Dynamic bandwidth allocation with single hop bandwidth-on-demand functionality
• Programmable, multi-queued Quality of Service (QoS)
• Graphical user interface program for monitor and control

SkyWire™ MDX420 Back Panel

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Specifications
The published specifications reflect the maximum SkyWire MDX420 performance. Each SkyWire MDX420 can be configured to
customer requirements via hardware / software options applied at the factory or in the field.

SkyWire MDX420 Performance Monitor and Control

Acquisition Modulation & User Data Network Typical Ethernet 10/100Base-T (maximum Ethernet packet size
Performance TPC FEC Rate Range Threshold BER 1E-8 1536 bytes including Ethernet header & CRC)
328 kbps - SNMP V1, V2, and V3
Enhanced QPSK .710 2.9 dB 3.5 dB
12.7 Mbps MIB browser
366 kbps - Radyne Network Configuration GUI
Enhanced QPSK .793 3.3 dB 3.8 dB
14.2 Mbps
378 kbps -
Standard QPSK .793 3.4 dB 4.4 dB Service Port
14.7 Mbps
537 kbps - Terminal RS-232
Enhanced 8PSK .793 6.5 dB 7.6 dB
20.9 Mbps
Standard 8PSK .793
555 kbps -
7.8 dB 9.0 dB
Terrestrial Interface
21.6 Mbps Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T (maximum Ethernet packet size
1632 bytes including Ethernet header & CRC)
Modulator
Modulation QPSK (8PSK optional) Alarms
L-Band Tuning Range 950 to 1750 MHz in 1 Hz steps One Form-C relay
Impedance 50 Ohm Five open collector
Connector N-Type (50 Ohm)
Return Loss 10 dB minimum Environmental
Output Power 0 to -25 dBm 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz,
±1.0 dB over frequency and auto-sensing
Output Accuracy Prime Power
temperature 40 W max., gateway only
Spurious
-55 dBc In-band 200 W max., BUC & LNB powered
-45 dBc Out-of-band 0 to 50° C, 95% humidity,
Harmonics -45 dBc Operating Temperature
non-condensing
On/Off Power Ratio >60 dB -20 to 70° C, 99% humidity,
Symbol Rate Range .256 to 10 Msps in 1 sps steps Storage Temperature
non-condensing
FEC Turbo Product Code .710, .793
± 280 ppB
Internal Stability Physical
± 50 ppB (optional)
Dimensions 1.75” x 19” x 13”
3.3 Amps @ 24 V maximum
Optional BUC Power: (height x width x depth) (48.26 x 33.0 x 4.45 cm)
2.8 Amps @ 48 V maximum
Weight 7 lbs (3.17 kg)
BUC Reference 10 MHz, +3 dBm ± 3 dB

Demodulator
Demodulation QPSK (8PSK optional)
L-Band Tuning Range 950 to 2050 MHz in 1 Hz steps
Impedance 75 Ohm
Connector F-Type (75 Ohm) female
Return Loss 10 dB minimum
10 x Log (symbol rate) -122
Input Level
± 12 dB
Total Input Power -10 dBm or +40 dBc (the lesser)
Symbol Rate Range .256 to 10 Msps in 1 sps steps
FEC Turbo Product Code .710, .793
Carrier Acquisition Range ± 5% of the symbol rate
LNB DC Power 500 mA @ 24 VDC maximum
LNB Reference 10 MHz, +3 dBm ± 3 dB

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