iDirect 980 Board Satellite Modem

iDirect 980 Board Satellite Modem – Aero Embedded VSAT Modem for Defense Aircraft

The iDirect 980 Board Satellite Modem is a high-performance embedded aero VSAT modem for defense and government aircraft, designed for integration into airborne systems with secure TRANSEC communications and high-speed COTM performance. Designed for airborne SATCOM integration with support for ARINC standards and high-speed COTM 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 applications

Architecture: Embedded board-level modem (aero integration)

Interfaces: Backplane I/O, dual Gigabit Ethernet, RS-232, RS-422

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

RF Connectors: MCX, 50Ω

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

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

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

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

Integration: Designed for ARINC 600 or custom avionics enclosures

Environmental: Aerospace-grade (DO-160G, AS9100 manufacturing)

Altitude: Up to ~55,000 ft operation

Power: +15 to +32 VDC, ~35W max

Form Factor: Embedded board (1.36 kg)

Applications: Military aircraft, ISR, airborne SATCOM, aero terminal integration