SENCORE has debuted their new SMD 989 DVB-S2 Modulator, a highly cost-effective device supporting multistream DVB-S2 modulation for video and audio broadcast delivery via satellite. Packaged in a two-channel, 1RU chassis, the SMD 989 is an efficient, space- and energy-saving device that gives satellite owners the ability to modulate, receive, and measure satellite transmissions.

The SMD 989 delivers one or two independent DVB-S2 modulations with up to six streams in each, a task that until now required additional or external equipment to be accomplished. The compact, single-rack SMD 989 minimizes transponder usage, saves rack space, reduces cabling and troubleshooting, and lowers the cost of up-front investment. In addition, the SMD 989 requires little to no hands-on operation, enabling users to monitor system and signal status at a glance via an easy-to-read, user-configurable web interface.

Available in June, the SENCORE SMD 989 DVB-S2 Modulator sustains all modulation formats defined in the DVB-S2 standard, and also accepts transport streams via DVB-ASI or IP inputs using the UDP or RTP protocols, giving users the flexibility to accommodate for updates over time. Optional features include an L-band upconverter with an output frequency range of 950 to 2150 MHz, additional multistream inputs, and an agile RF upconverter.