iDirect 9800 AE+ Satellite Modem

iDirect 9800 AE+ Satellite Modem – ARINC 600 Aero VSAT Modem for Defense Aircraft

The iDirect 9800 AE+ Satellite Modem is an advanced aero VSAT modem for defense and government aircraft, featuring an ARINC 600 enclosure, high-speed communications-on-the-move (COTM), and secure TRANSEC connectivity for mission-critical airborne operations.

Key Features & Specifications

Network Type: VSAT modem (DVB-S2 outbound, Adaptive TDMA inbound)

Symbol Rate: Up to 45 Msps (DVB-S2), 15 Msps (TDMA)

Modulation: QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK

Demodulation: Dual DVB-S2 receivers (make-before-break connectivity)

Throughput: High-speed IP broadband for airborne systems

Frequency: L-Band (950–2050 MHz Tx, 950–2150 MHz Rx)

Interfaces: Multiple Gigabit Ethernet (ARINC-based + RJ45)

Security: FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified, TRANSEC support

Encryption: AES-256, X.509 authentication, automatic key management

Mobility: Fast beam switching, skew compensation, spread spectrum return

Networking: TCP/IP, VLAN, QoS, NAT, DHCP, OpenAMIP, GRE

Integration: ARINC 600 4MCU enclosure (aircraft integration standard)

Environmental: MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461F, MIL-STD-704F, DO-160G compliant

Altitude: Operational up to 50,000 ft

Power: 18–36VDC (aircraft power systems)

Form Factor: ARINC 600 avionics unit

Applications: Military aircraft, ISR, airborne SATCOM, government aviation