M2 Global Enhances Satellite Hybrid Coax Drop-In Features

Microwave component supplier M2 Global has extended the frequency range of its hybrid coax drop-in models up to 14 gigahertz and expanded optional configurations for the product line.

The offering includes an optional 50-watt termination in its isolator configuration as well as encapsulation for high peak power applications in four different port versions. The drop-in model’s isolator/circulator configurations include coax, drop-in, drop-in with attenuator terminations, waveguide, iso-adaptors, iso-filters and dual junctions.

ViaSat Contributes Technology to Sencore Modulator

ViaSat is providing its DVB-S2 multi-stream modulator IP core, SkyPHY-MSM, to Sencore as part of a satellite modulator offering scheduled for rollout in 2011.

The product is designed to process multiple data streams and optimize use of satellite bandwidth to reduce equipment costs and operating expenses. The modulator’s two-channel, 1RU chassis is designed to provide multi-stream satellite video delivery while minimizing overall transponder use.