iDirect MCX7000 Multi-Carrier Satellite Gateway

iDirect MCX7000 Multi-Carrier Satellite Gateway – DVB-S2X Broadcast Gateway

The iDirect MCX7000 Multi-Carrier Satellite Gateway is a high-density DVB-S2X multi-carrier broadcast platform designed for DTH, contribution, and headend applications, enabling multi-carrier transmission, superior spectral efficiency, and reduced OPEX/CAPEX in modern satellite networks.

Key Features & Specifications

Platform Type: Multi-carrier broadcast gateway (modulator, demodulator, modem)

Standards: DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-S2X, DVB-DSNG

Carrier Capability:

     Up to 4 carriers (modulator)

     Up to 3 carriers (demodulator)

Symbol Rate: 256 kbaud to 133 Mbaud

Throughput: Up to ~425 Mbps

Modulation: QPSK up to 256APSK

Interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet (TS over IP), optional ASI (up to 6 ports)

RF: L-Band (950–2150 MHz), optional IF (50–180 MHz)

Transport Streams: Up to 8 TS over IP + 6 TS over ASI

Processing: Built-in TS analyzer, SMPTE 2022 FEC, jitter correction

Efficiency: Clean Channel Technology®, Equalink® 3 (up to 15% gain)

Features: Channel bonding, multistream CCM/VCM, transmodulation

Security: AES encryption, BISS scrambling/descrambling (optional)

Redundancy: 1+1 and N+1 redundancy with fast switching

Management: Web GUI, SNMP, REST API, in-band remote management

Design: 1RU rack-mount, dual power supply option

Applications: DTH broadcast, UHD distribution, contribution networks, HTS gateways