The ST Engineering iDirect iConnex E800 is a board-level satellite router designed for integration into third-party VSAT systems. It delivers high-performance satellite communication across star, mesh, and iSCPC topologies with adaptive modulation, advanced FEC coding, and comprehensive traffic engineering. Built for mobile military and government deployments, the E800 combines compact form factor with carrier-grade security and flexible network configurations.
Technical Specifications
Modulation & Performance
• Downstream: DVB-S2/ACM, iNFINITI TDM; QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK
• Upstream: D-TDMA or SCPC Return; BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK
• Downstream symbol rate to 45 Msps; upstream to 15 Msps
• Downstream info rate to 150 Mbps; upstream to 21 Mbps (QPSK, 0.897 FEC)
• Forward Error Correction: LDPC downstream (0.25–0.9); TPC upstream (0.431–0.879)
• Spread spectrum with factors 2, 4, 8; max 7.5 Mcps (SCPC)
Traffic Management
• QoS modes: Priority Queuing, CBWFQ, Strict Priority, Application-Based
• CIR support (static and dynamic); rate limiting; minimum CIR enforcement
• Automatic uplink power control; frequency and timing control (star/mesh)
Security
• AES 256-bit link encryption; TRANSEC support in iNFINITI and S2 modes
• FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliant (optional); X.509 certificate authentication
• Automatic key management
Electrical
• Input: +24V or +48V DC
• BUC power: +24V standard; optional +48V for 16W Ku-band or 20W C-band
• LNB power: +13V, +14V, +15V, +18V, +19V, +20V
Interfaces
• TX/RX: Type-F, 950–2000 MHz; composite power +5 dBm to -35 dBm (TX), 0 dBm to -65 dBm (RX)
• Data: dual 10/100 Ethernet, RS-232, console port
• Antenna control: OpenAMIP; 10 MHz reference (software controllable)
– Key Features
• Dual Ethernet ports for flexible network integration
• Antenna Control Interface (OpenAMIP) for VSAT tracking
• Integrated BUC/LNB power management
• Multi-band operation: 950–2000 MHz L-band
– Typical Applications
• Military and government satellite networks
• Mobile VSAT platforms
• High-reliability remote communications
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports TCP, UDP, ICMP, IGMP, and RIP v2. Board-level integration with third-party host systems via Ethernet and control interfaces.
