DVB-S2x Modulator / Demodulator

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EASii IC develops and distributes satellite communication products for the current and future generation of DVB-S2x demodulators

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EASII IC has developed a DVB-S2x modulator/demodulator, Oxford-2, to address LEO, MEO and GEO orbits.

In this context, we participate in European programs that demonstrate and mature the new functionalities (Beam Hopping, VLSNR, Super Frame, ….) that are implemented in our Oxford-2 circuit.

PROGRAM:

ESA ARTES FreeHopper

OXFORD-2

DVB-S2X satellite modem

The EZiD211, also known as Oxford-2, is a state-of-the-art Satellite Modem ASIC aimed at the rigorous demands of the earth-segment market.

Fully compliant with the DVB-S2 standard ETSI EN 302 307-2, Oxford-2 implements the latest S2X Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM), Very low SNR (VLSNR) and Super Frame functionalities. It is engineered to support a wide array of constellations including GEO , MEO and LEO .

Technical specifications

Receiver Architecture

Dual Tuners

Integrated L-band tuners (950-2150 MHz).

Dual Demodulators

High symbol rate support from <1Msps to 500Msps.

Throughput

p to 2 x 720M channel bits/sec per chain (>1 Gbit/s aggregate).

Scalability

Chips can be used in tandem for higher rates.

Aggregation

Multi stream aggregation.

Signal Robustness

Low signal

VLSNR Reception possible down to -10 dB.

High Efficiency

256APSK coding at 20dB Carrier-to-Noise ratio.

Versatility

135 modulation & coding combinations for efficiency vs. robustness.

Doppler

LEO (200km) doppler compensation

Equalizer

Group delay and echo compensation

Transmission & Peripherals

Tx chain

IQ Streamer, S2X modulator, RCS2 modulator.

Clock recovery

Very flexible integrated NCR subsystem for return channel sync.

Interfaces

LVDS (High-perf FPGA) & RGMii (Low-cost Microprocessor).

Integration

Pad oscillator, antenna control & power supplies.

Physics and Power

Process

40nm CMOS Low Power.

Packing

13x13mm VQFPN-mr 168 package.

Energy Consumption

Highly efficient, ranging from <<2W to 5W at full load.

Formats

Annex-E

Super Frame 5, 6, 7.

DSF

With or without VLSNR

Beam hopping

Dwell size down to 500us, period up to 900ms

Package formats

GSE, Raw BBFrame, MPEG

On-chip debugging

Sample capture

Internal scope, spectrum of RF inputs.

SDD

Live and real-time telemetry

Packet signalling

Full realtime live telemetry

Observation registers

Deep diagnostics, acute controls capabilities

Evaluation board

Highly versatile.

Full-featured evaluation board enabling all Oxford2 capabilities

Features at a glance

Analog I/O

2 RF-In, 1 RF-Out.

Clocking

Versatile clocking solutions (Internal Xtal, ext ref, 10M-1pps, VCXO).

Digital I/Os

RGMII in/out, LVDS in/out.

Control

SPI (FTDI over USB), Ethernet.

Peripherals

FSK, Diseqc, SPI-master.

On-board power supply

Single power cord, all internal power rails managed.

Standalone, ideal for easy and deep evaluation purposes.

New: Oxford-2 System on Module (SOM)

Available now. Simplify your hardware design cycle.

Integrating a high-frequency satellite modem ASIC involves complex PCB routing and strict analog constraints. To solve this, EASii IC has released a dedicated SOM.

Why use SOM?

Analog Constraints Solved

We handle the sensitive RF routing and analog signal integrity so you don’t have to.

Rapid Integration

Drop the SOM into your carrier board and focus on the digital application layer.

Reduced Risk

Proven reference design layout ensures first-pass success.

Standalone, ideal for easy and deep evaluation purposes.