Comtech Xicom Introduces XTLN Ka-band BUC Product Line

Comtech Xicom Technology introduced a family of Ka-band block up converters (BUCs) designed for high data-rate Ka-band satellite communications uplinks. The BUCs feature higher linear power in a compact package, which aims to enable system integrators to offer higher data-rate uplinks with rugged, lightweight, transportable satcom terminals.

They are available in three linear power level configurations: Model XTLN-25Ka-B1 in 25 watts; Model XTLN-50Ka-B1 in 50 watts; and Model XTLN-75Ka-B1 in 75 watts. All three will be marketed as upgrades for existing systems that need an additional 3 decibels to 6 decibels of linear power.

Ericsson Releases MPEG-4 Voyager 2 SNG Solution

Ericsson unveiled its Voyager 2 scalable satellite newsgathering product to meet demand for HD news services.

Voyager 2, Ericsson’s fifth-generation digital SNG product, is built upon a hot-swappable 1RU chassis with color input confidence monitoring and features MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2 encoding with 10-bit precision at up to 1080p50/60 resolutions. The product aims to allow users to scale their event coverage from SD to HD and even multichannel and 3-D, delivered across a multitude of satellite and terrestrial networks.

Haivision Debuts Low-Latency IP Video Transcoder

Video network developer Haivision unveiled its Kraken Enterprise and Kraken ISR low-latency IP transcoding solutions.

The products were designed to optimize video networks for high-efficiency, low-latency performance. The company said the solutions are ideal for demanding video delivery applications within the education, enterprise and military markets.

MeshTV Unveils Mobile Backpack Video System

MeshTV introduced its MeshTV HD series Intelligent Bonding compact backpack video system for live stream TV and Web reporting.

The unit, intended to provide HD broadcasting capability from any location, is targeted for news gatherers and live stream producers to provide a robust dynamic delivery method, access to today’s multi-screens and a method to monetize content.

Thrane & Thrane Upgrade adds Bgan x-stream to 727 Terminal

Thrane & Thrane has upgraded the software of its flagship Explorer 727 vehicular Inmarsat BGAN terminal to allow the unit to function as a two-in-one terminal.

The software-only upgrade transforms the Explorer 727 from an Inmarsat Class 10 terminal into a Class 1 terminal, giving it the ability to use Inmarsat’s BGAN X-Stream IP streaming service when stationary. With the upgrade, the Explorer 727 is capable of streaming live coverage at data rates of at least 384 kbps from anywhere in the world.