Comtech EF Data Corp. is a leading supplier of satellite bandwidth and link optimization. Our high-performance satellite communications infrastructure solutions feature groundbreaking efficiency, robust intelligence and unparalleled horsepower.

Commercial and government users around the world utilize our solution suite to reduce OPEX/CAPEX and to increase throughput for the most demanding fixed and mobile networks.

Comtech EF Data CDM-570A/L Satellite Modem

The Comtech EF Data CDM-570A and the Comtech EF Data CDM-570AL are Comtech’s next generation satellite modems that provide industry-leading performance and flexibility in a 1 RU package at a very competitive price. With support for VersaFEC® low latency LDPC Forward Error Correction (FEC), the revolutionary DoubleTalk® Carrier-in-Carrier® bandwidth compression, and optimized transmit filter rolloffs, the CDM-570A and CDM-570AL provide significant savings under all conditions. This combination of advanced technologies enables multi-dimensional optimization, allowing satellite communications users to:

  • Minimize operating expenses (OPEX)
  • Maximize throughput without using additional transponder resources
  • Maximize availability (margin) without using additional transponder resources
  • Minimize capital expenses (CAPEX) by allowing a smaller BUC/amplifier and/or antenna
  • Or, a combination to meet specific business needs

The modems are available with 70/140 MHz or L-Band IF and EIA-530/-422, V.35, sync EIA-232 and G.703 T1/E1 data interfaces.

Comtech EF Data CDM-625A Advanced Satellite Modem

The Comtech EF Data CDM-625A Advanced Satellite Modem builds on a legacy of providing the most efficient satellite modems. With support for VersaFEC® Forward Error Correction (FEC), the revolutionary DoubleTalk® Carrier-in-Carrier® bandwidth compression, additional rolloffs and advanced packet processing, the Comtech EF Data CDM-625A Advanced Satellite Modem provides significant savings under all conditions.

  • Minimize operating expenses (OPEX)
  • Maximize throughput without using additional transponder resources
  • Maximize availability (margin) without using additional transponder resources
  • Minimize capital expenses (CAPEX) by allowing a smaller BUC/HPA and/or antenna
  • Or, a combination to meet specific business needs

AES Data Encryption
Configurable on a per route basis, the modem supports AES data encryption for transmission security to prevent unauthorized access to data transmitted over the satellite link. AES data encryption is only available for IP traffic processed by the Packet Processor.

Environmentally Resistant Model
The CDMER-625A is the Environmentally Resistant (ER) version of the CDM-625A. It offers added protection in more aggressive operating environments that have a higher concentration of dust, sand and salt. The ER version uses an application of Urethane Conformal Coating (CC) and critical interface protective covers for enhanced protection against dust, sand and salt.

Carrier-in-Carrier® is a Registered Trademark of Comtech EF Data
DoubleTalk® is a Registered Trademark of Raytheon Applied Signal Technology
VersaFEC® is a Registered Trademark of Comtech EF Data

Key Features

  • DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier bandwidth compression
  • Carrier-in-Carrier Automatic Power Control
  • VersaFEC-2 High Performance LDPC with Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM), Short Block and Long Block
  • VersaFEC FEC withAdaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM)
  • 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 35% Filter Rolloff
  • Packet Processor with header compression, payload compression, advanced Quality of Service (QoS) and Managed Switch Mode with VLAN support
  • Integrated 4-port managed Ethernet switch with VLAN and QoS
  • Jumbo frame support
  • Dual Band Capability: 70/140 MHz and extended L-Band (950 – 2250 MHz) in same unit
  • Data Rate: 18 kbps to 25 Mbps
  • Symbol Rate: 18 ksps to 12.5 Msps
  • Modulation: BPSK, QPSK/OQPSK, 8PSK/8-QAM/8-ARY, 16 QAM/16-ARY, 32-ARY
  • FEC: Viterbi, Sequential, Concatenated Reed Solomon, TCM, Turbo Product Code (TPC) (IESS 315 Compliant), LDPC Code, VersaFEC (low-latency LDPC) and VersaFEC-2 (high performance LDPC)
  • Widest Range of data interfaces: EIA 422/530, V.35, G.703 T1, G.703 E1, G.703 T2, G.703 E2, Quad G.703 E1, ASI, LVDS, HSSI, 4-port 10/100Base-T Ethernet
  • IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol
  • Sub Mux to multiplex IP/Ethernet traffic with serial or G.703 traffic
  • Drop & insert for T1/E1
  • Enhanced D&I++ for single T1/E1 & quad E1
  • Management: 10/100Base-T Ethernet with SNMP, Distant End SNMP Proxy, HTTP, Telnet and EIA-232/EIA-485
  • RADIUS Client
  • Carrier ID using MetaCarrier® Technology
  • Embedded Distant-end Monitor and Control (EDMAC)
  • Automatic Uplink Power Control (AUPC)
  • Engineering Service Channel (ESC/ESC++)
  • Standard high-stability internal reference (±6 x 10-8)
  • 5-tap Adaptive Equalizer
  • L-Band TX: 10 MHz reference for BUC, FSK communications and optional BUC power supply
  • L-Band RX: 10 MHz reference and LNB power supply
  • L-Band: Advanced FSK for LPOD M&C
  • 1:1 and 1:10 redundancy switches available
  • Backwards compatible with CDM-625
  • Environmentally Resistant version (CDMER-625A) available

CDM-625A-EN Only

  • AES Data Encryption

CDMER-625A Only

  • Environmentally Resistant Model