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DVB-S2 Modem
SK-IP / SK-DV / SK-TS

WORK Microwave’s high-speed DVB-S2 IP modem filters and amplifiers of satellites by automatically
SK-IP provides operators with a platform for compensating for linear and non linear distortions.
transferring IP/Ethernet data over DVB-S2 satellite Subsequently the satellite link can be operated with
connections. Ethernet frames and IP packets are less back off/higher power and a higher signal-to-
encapsulated directly within DVB-S2 baseband noise ratio increases beam coverage ensuring higher
frames, resulting in low encapsulation overhead. throughput and availability for the satellite operator.
In order to achieve speeds up to 356 Mbit/s, only the
fastest and most bandwidth efficient encapsulation Flexible RF connectivity
and modulation parameters are supported. For The modulator provides the modulated signal from 50
maximum bandwidth efficiency and ease of operation to 180 MHz IF or at L-band. With the L-band output, a
the device uses Generic Stream Encapsulation 10 MHz reference signal for a block upconverter can
according to TS 102 606 and Multiprotocol be enabled on the TX port, as well as DC power 24 V
Encapsulation according to EN 301 192. or 48 V (Option DC24 or DC48).
The modem SK-TS is used for transmitting and The demodulator accepts an L-band signal in the
receiving signals as MPEG transport streams. DVB-S range from 950 to 2150 MHz on two inputs or
as well as DVB-S2 modulation types are supported. alternatively an IF signal in the range from 50 to 180
MHz on a single input. On L-band devices, LNBs can
DaVid technology be powered directly over the inputs.
Utilizing DaVid technology, WORK Microwave’s
DVB-S2 Modem SK-DV system offers simultaneous High signal integrity
transportation of IP data (i.e., network connection) and Low spurious emissions make the modem perfect for
live broadcasting (i.e., video content) over a single use in environments with demanding requirements,
satellite carrier. The DaVid technology works by like high-power uplinks. Sophisticated temperature
aggregating multiple transport streams and IP data compensation guarantees output stability over a very
into a DVB-S2 multiplex while providing end-user wide temperature range.
control of all transmission types.

Operating and control - easy integration into

OptiACM
your system
An integrated OptiACM controller provides adaptive or
variable FEC- and modulation setting for point-to-point The modem can be operated via push buttons on the
or point-to-multipoint IP applications. front panel using intuitive display menus or via remote
control (RS232, RS422/485 and TCP/IP over
Ethernet). For the remote control addressable
VideoACM packet-based commands, a Web interface (HTTP
An integrated VideoACM controller provides adaptive browser) or SNMP can be used. Detailed monitoring
or variable FEC- and modulation setting for point-to- of system parameters is possible.
point or point-to-multipoint Transport Stream
transmissions. Key features
Predistortion  DVB-S2 - ETSI EN 302 307-1
Broadcast Predistortion and Extended Predistortion - DVB-DSNG - ETSI EN 301 210
operating in the background during regular DVB-S - ETSI EN 300 421
transmission - mitigates the negative effects in the

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 DVB-S2 modulations:  2 ASI Input and 2 ASI Output Interfaces
QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK (SK-DV, SK-TS)
normal, short  Transport Stream Input for DVB-S2 Multiple Input
 DVB-S and DVB-DSNG: Stream operation, capacity calculator, optional
QPSK / 8PSK / 16QAM modulation capacity limitation per TS input (SK-DV only)
(SK-TS)  Transport Stream over IP Inputs (option TI1,TI2)
 DVB Carrier ID - ETSI TS 103 129 (SK-DV, SK-TS only)
 Broadcast Predistortion including automatic group  Support of 2 Multiple Transport Stream Inputs and
delay and dynamic constellation predistortion for Outputs (SK-DV, SK-TS)
QPSK and 8PSK (option XB)  VideoACM system for optimized bandwidth usage
 Extended Predistortion including automatic group and extended weather insensitivity for Transport
delay and static constellation predistortion up to Stream video transmission
32APSK (option XE)  BISS-E encryption of transport streams on
 Normal and short FEC frames, pilots on or off transmit side (option BI), supports multi program
(DVB-S2) transport stream
 Physical layer framing with scrambling codes 0 to  Transmit mute input
262141 according to DVB-S2 standard  Tx Monitor Output on Frontpanel
 Symbol rates from 60 ksps to 80 Msps  Remote control through RS232, RS422/485 (2-
 Roll-Off: 35 %, 25 %, 20 %, 15 %, 10 %, 5 % wire or 4-wire) interfaces, TCP/IP over Ethernet,
 Adjustable digital gain slope equalizer Web browser interface, SNMP with MIBs
downloadable form the device
 Low spurious output
 10 MHz Reference OCXO included
 An output signal multiplexer integrated within the
L-band version allows to combine the modulated  Summary alarm output with dual change over
signal, the 10 MHz reference signal and DC switch contacts
power (option DC24 or DC48) to drive an external  Operating temperature range 0 °C to 50 °C
power block upconverter (32 °F to 122 °F)
 Automatic integrated uplink power control (option)  CE compliant
 DISEqC 1.1 support on LNB L-band input  3 years warranty
 OptiACM system for optimized bandwidth usage
and extended weather insensitivity for IP Open questions, demo units
transmission
If you need more information about WORK
 Gigabit Ethernet data interface Microwave’s satellite modulators or if you would like to
 IP and baseband traffic shaping have demo a unit, please contact us via e-mail:
[email protected] or call us. We are glad to
 Generic Stream Encapsulation (GSE) direct to assist you.
DVB-S2 baseband frames
 Multiprotocol Encapsulation (MPE)
 Operates as Layer 2 Bridge, Layer 3 Bridge or
Layer 3 Router

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SK-IP / SK-DV / SK-TS

Modulator Part of Modem Type: SK-IP / SK-DV / SK-TS

Signal Outputs: SK-xx-Lx-xx: 1x L-band output (950 … 2150 MHz)
SK-xx-Vx/Lx-xx: 1x VHF-band output (50 … 180 MHz),
1x L-band output (950 … 2150 MHz), can be alternatively enabled
VHF-band Output L-band Output
IF-Output Frequency: 50 … 180 MHz 950 … 2150 MHz
Frequency Resolution: 1 Hz 1 Hz
Phase Noise: 10 Hz -70 -65
100 Hz -80 -75
1 kHz -88 -88
10 kHz -90 -90
100 kHz -100 -100
1 MHz -115 -115
max. values in dBc/Hz
IF-Output Characteristics: Impedance: 50  or 75  Impedance: 50  or 75 
Return Loss: > 18 dB Return Loss: > 18 dB
Output Power: -25 dBm … 5 dBm, Output Power: -30 dBm … 0 dBm,
0.1 dB steps, ±0.5 dBm accuracy 0.1 dB steps, ±0.5 dBm accuracy
Output Power Output Power
muted: < -85 dBm muted: < -85 dBm
Connector: BNC female Connector: N female (50 )
F female (75 )
10 MHz reference
output on L-band
output: 1.5 ±1.5 dBm (can be switched on/off)
DC output on L-
band output: 24 V or 48 V,
4 A max (can be switched on/off)
(option DC24 or DC48)
Monitoring Output Output Power: -20 dB of IF Output Output Power: -20 dB of L-band Output
(on front panel): Impedance: 50  Impedance: 50 
Return Loss: > 20 dB Return Loss: > 20 dB
Connector: SMA female Connector: SMA female
Spurious Outputs: Signal related: < -70 dBc, unmodulated carrier, Signal related: < -70 dBc, unmodulated carrier,
50 … 90 MHz or 950 … 1900 MHz
100 … 180 MHz < -55 dBc, unmodulated carrier,
< -45 dBc, unmodulated carrier, 1900 … 2150 MHz
out of band < -45 dBc, unmodulated carrier,
out of band
-8 -9 -7
Frequency and Clock Stability ±2 x 10 (-30 °C ... 60 °C, after warm up), aging: ±1 x 10 per day, ±1 x 10 per year
Symbol Rate: Max. Range: 60 ksps … 80 Msps (depending on firmware option)
Step size: 1 sps
Modulation / Coding Outer BCH Code: FEC-Frames nldpc = 64800 (normal FEC Frame)
DVB-S2: nldpc = 16200 (short FEC Frame)
Inner LDPC Code: QPSK 1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
8PSK 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
16APSK 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
32APSK 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Physical Layer Framing: yes
Physical Layer Signaling: yes
Pilots Insertion: on / off
Physical Layer Scrambling: N = 0 … 262141
all according ETSI EN 302307
Modulation / Coding Outer Reed Solomon Coding: 188/204, T=8
DVB-S / DVB-DSNG: Convolutional Interleaving: Depth I =12
Inner Coding depending on BPSK or QPSK 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8 (Convolutional K=7)
Firmware Option: 8PSK 2/3, 5/6, 8/9 (Pragmatic Trellis)
(according ETSI EN 300421, 301210) 16QAM 3/4, 7/8 (Pragmatic Trellis) (SK-TS only)
Carrier ID: DVB-CID according to ETSI TS 103 129
Signal Spectrum Mask:  = 0.35, 0.25, 0.20 according ETSI EN 302307
 = 0.15, 0.10, 0.05 (with Firmware Option …S, other values on request)
Transport Stream Adaption CRC-8 Encoder: yes
DVB-S2: Merger/Slicer: yes
Baseband Header Insertion: yes
Stream Adaption: yes
Baseband Scrambling: yes (according ETSI EN 302307) (SK-DV, SK-TS only)
Transport Stream Adaption Transport Stream Adaption yes
DVB-S / DVB-DSNG: Randomization yes (according ETSI EN 300421) (SK-TS only)
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SK-IP / SK-DV / SK-TS

Transport Stream Inputs: 2x ASI (BNC female 75 ) (SK-DV only)

Supporting 1 Multiple Transport Stream Input (auto switching dual input)
With option MT2:
2x ASI (BNC female 75 ) (SK-DV only)
Supporting 2 Multiple Transport Stream Inputs or 1 Multiple Transport Stream (auto switching dual input)
Additionally with option TI1 or TI2 up to two individual Transport Stream over IP Inputs (Connector RJ-45,
100/1000 Mbps, auto sensing), IPv4, UDP and RTP support, FEC according SMPTE 2022 1/2,
Jitter tolerance 1… 500 ms, Conversion TS over IP to TS. (SK-DV, SK-TS only)
Multiple Transport Stream Input Individual modulation and FEC (MODCOD) configuration per TS input, capacity calculator, capacity limitation per
Operation: TS input can be activated. Input stream synchronization and Null-Packet deletion according to ETSI EN 302307,
Annex D.2, D.3. (SK-DV, SK-TS only)
Transport Stream Frames Size: 188 or 204 bytes (SK-DV, SK-TS only)
Packet Stuffing: TS Null packet or TS All Zero packet insertion (SK-TS only)
or Dummy PLFRAME insertion (SK-IP, SK-DV only),
when the data rate to transmit is higher than the data rate at the data input.
Null packet deletion can be enabled to remove incoming null packets (SK-TS only).
PCR (program clock reference) correction (with Null packet insertion/deletion) for max 250 PID streams with PCRs
included (SK-TS only, not supported in case of DVB-S2 multiple input stream operatio).
(SK-DV, SK-TS only)
Still Picture Playout: As standard a color bar pattern is transmitted with main profile at main level (MPML) MPEG-2 encoding, 4:3
aspect ratio, 25 Hz frame rate, interlaced (suitable for PAL or SECAM). As option an alternative, customized still
picture can be loaded (different content, different aspect ratio, different frame rate). (SK-DV, SK-TS only)

Demodulator Part of Modem Type: SK-IP / SK-DV / SK-TS

Signal Inputs: SK-xx-xx-L75: 2x L-band input (950 … 2150 MHz), can be alternatively enabled
SK-xx-xx-Vx/L75: 1x VHF-band input (50 … 180 MHz)
1x L-band input (950 … 2150 MHz), can be alternatively enabled
VHF-band Input L-band Input
IF-Input Frequency: 50 … 180 MHz 950 … 2150 MHz
IF-Input Characteristics: Impedance: 50  or 75  Impedance: 75 
Return Loss: >18 dB Return Loss: >13 dB
Input Power: -60 dBm … -15 dBm Input Power: -70 dBm … -20 dBm
(total aggregate power) (total aggregate power)
IF-Connector: BNC female IF-Connector: 2x F female,
input selectable
LNB DC-Feed: 13.5V or 18 VA (450mA) switchable,
22 kHz tone on/off, DISEqC 1.1
short circuit protected
Symbol Rate: Max. Range: 60 ksps … 76 Msps (QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK)
60 ksps … 62 Msps (32APSK)
Step size: 1 sps
Demodulation / Decoding Outer BCH Code: FEC-Frames nldpc = 64800 (normal FEC Frame)
DVB-S2: nldpc = 16200 (short FEC Frame)
Inner LDPC Code: QPSK 1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
8PSK 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
16APSK 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
32APSK 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Demodulator auto detection: Modulation- and FEC-type, pilots on/off are automatically detected
Physical Layer Scrambling: N = 0 … 262141
all according ETSI EN 302307
Demodulation / Decoding Outer Reed Solomon Code: 188/204, T=8
DVB-S: Convolutional Interleaving: Depth I=12
Inner Code: QPSK 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8 (Convolutional K=7)
automatically selected
all according ETSI EN 300421 (SK-DV, SK-TS only)
Signal Spectrum Mask:  = 0.35, 0.25, 0.20 according ETSI EN 302307
 = 0.15, 0.10, 0.05 (compatible)
Transport Stream Output: 2x ASI (BNC female 75 )
Supporting Single Transport Stream Operation or 1 Multiple Transport Stream Operation (Dual Output)
Processing of 2 Multiple Transport Streams (can be assigned arbitrarily to Output) (Option MT2)
Up to 6 x RTP/UDP IP over Ethernet according to IETF RFC 2250
Support of Null Packet Reinsertion according to ETSI EN 302 307 Annex G.3 (SK-DV, SK-TS only)
Transport Stream Frame Size: 188 bytes (SK-DV, SK-TS only)
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SK-IP / SK-DV / SK-TS

Common Parameters: SK-IP / SK-DV / SK-TS

Baseband Channels: 16 baseband channel with separate DVB-S2 baseband settings
(MODCOD, FEC frame length, pilots, encapsulation type, multistream ID, timeout) (SK-IP, SK-DV only)
OptiACM: CCM / VCM / ACM functionality for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint links
16 ACM channels with separate MODCOD range and Es/N0 sensitivity
ACM channels arbitrary assignable to baseband channels (SK-IP, SK-DV only)
BB Traffic Shaper: Baseband channel limits based on symbol rate for virtual share of the carrier
Guaranteed and limited bandwidth individually configurable (SK-IP, SK-DV only)
Data Interface: Ethernet (1xRJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps auto sensing)
IP Data Rate: up to 356 Mbps or 80000 pps (SK-IP, SK-DV only)
Network Operation: Layer 2: Bridge (Ethernet frame transmission)
STP/RSTP
Layer 3: Bridge/Router (IP packet transmission), IPv4, IPv6
256 IP/subnet routes per port
16 DVB-S2 baseband channels (SK-IP, SK-DV only)
Data Encapsulation: Generic Stream Encapsulation (GSE) according ETSI TS 102606
Multiprotocol Encapsulation (MPE) according to ETSI EN 301192 (SK-IP, SK-DV only)
IP Traffic Shaper: 64 independent rules
Guaranteed and limited bandwidths
Fixed or dynamically integrated into ACM (bind to MODCOD)
Match criteria: source/destination IP subnet, source MAC, UDP/TCP port ranges, TOS/DS field, packet size
(Active IP Traffic shaper reduces max. packet rate to typ. 50000 pps) (SK-IP, SK-DV only)
Transport Stream Security BISS-E Scrambler on transmit side, compliant to EBU Tech 3292 rev. 2 (SK-DV, SK-TS only)
(Option BI): For use with unit supporting 1 Multiple Transport Stream input.
Supports Single or Multi Program Streams in BISS Mode 0, 1 and E
BISS Mode 0: no scrambling, MPEG transport stream is transferred untouched
BISS Mode 1: MPEG transport stream is scrambled using 12-hexadecimal-character Clear Session Word
BISS Mode E: MPEG transport stream is scrambled using a session word which is derived from a
16-hexadecimal-character Encrypted Session Word and 14-hexadecimal-character Injected
Identifier
Max. input rate for Clear Session Word and Encrypted Session Word:
- 10 times per 5 minutes
- 1 time per 10 seconds

Important note: Option BI operates exclusively with single stream operation.

Broadcast Predistortion (Option XB) Hardware and signal processing can be enabled through customer field selectable firmware options.
Extended Predistortion (Option XE): An external windows PC is required to run the application program, which optimizes the predistortion parameters
in the background of live transmissions (if activated), by reading information from a reference demodulator. For all
communication between the reference demodulator, the application program and the modulator IP connectivity is
used.
Monitoring and Control Interface: Protocol: SNMP
Connection: UDP over Ethernet (10/100 Mbps auto sensing) IPv4, IPv6, connector RJ-45
Protocol: HTTP (web browser interface)
Connection: TCP/IP over Ethernet (10/100 Mbps, auto sensing) IPv4, IPv6, connector RJ-45
Protocol: Multipoint
Connection: RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable), connector DSUB09 female or
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10/100 Mbps, auto sensing) IPv4, IPv6, connector RJ-45
Alarm Interface: Alarm: two potential free contacts (DPDT),
Mute Input: Mute Input: TTL logic input with internal pull up
Connector DSUB09
Internal Fan FAN included
Temperature Range: 0°C ... 50°C operating
-30°C ... 80°C storage
Relative Humidity: < 95% non condensing
User Interface: LCD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys
Mains Power Input: 100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max, 50 … 60 Hz
Mains Power Consumption: Typ.: 65 VA / 45 W,
Max 190 W (with option DC24, DC power on)
Max 300 W (with option DC48, DC power on)
Mains Power Input Connector: IEC C14
Mains Fuse: 2 x 3.15 A time-lag fuse (standard)
2x5A time lag fuse (with option DC24 or DC48)
Dimension and Weight: 483 x 44 x 470 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19")
approx. 8 kg (standard)
approx. 10 kg (with option DC24 or DC48)
Specifications are subject to change

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SK-IP / SK-DV / SK-TS

Order Information:
SK-[Device Type]-[Output Band Output Imp]-[Input Band Input Imp]-[Options]-[Modulator Firmware Option]

Device Types:
IP DVB-S2 IP Modem
DV DaVid Technology Modem (combination of TS and IP into one carrier)
TS DVB-S/S2 Transport Stream Modem

Possible Options are: Cannot be combined with: Available for:

BBO Baseband frame input and output - SK-IP, SK-DV, SK-TS
DC24 24 V DC power on L-band output DC48 SK-IP, SK-DV, SK-TS
DC48 48 V DC power on L-band output DC24 SK-IP, SK-DV, SK-TS
TI1 one TS over IP input interface TI2 SK-DV, SK-TS
TI2 two TS over IP input interfaces TI1 SK-DV, SK-TS
BI BISS scrambling and descrambling for Transport Stream MT2 SK-DV, SK-TS
MT2 Support of 2 Multiple Transport Stream inputs and outputs BI SK-DV, SK-TS
XB Broadcast Predistortion - SK-IP, SK-DV, SK-TS
XE Extended Predistortion - SK-IP, SK-DV, SK-TS

Modulator Max Symbol Rate,

Firmware Supported Modulation Types and other Features
Option DVB-S2
- P2L 15 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK
- P2N 30 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK
- P2M 45 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK
- P2H 60 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK
- P2E 80 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK
- A2L 15 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK
- A2N 30 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK
- A2M 45 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK
- A2H 60 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK
- A2E 80 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK
- …S Support of Roll-Off-Filters down to 5%

Examples:
SK-IP-L50-L75-DC24-A2H IP Modem with L-band Output 50  and L-band Input 75 , DC24 Volt
SK-IP-L50-L75-DC24-A2HS IP Modem with L-band Output 50  and L-band Input 75 , DC24 Volt, Roll-Off-Filters down to 5 %
SK-IP-V50/L50-V75/L75-P2N IP Modem with VHF-band and L-band Output, VHF-band and L-band Input
SK-DV-V75/L50-V75/L75-A2L DaVid Technology Modem with VHF-band and L-band Output and Input

Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project

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