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IP Trunking and IP Backbones over Satellite

Satellite IP Trunking networks provide local
networks with access to the internet (or any other
type of network) from a remote access point to
the backbone. Providing IP Trunking & Backbone
services to ISPs and Telecom operators requires
constant scrutinizing of the operational expenses
due to a highly competitive market with razorthin margins.

Satellite service providers, teleports and

satellite operators that provide these services
are faced with new and complex challenges to
maintain their competitiveness, while remaining
profitable. Implementing new technical solutions
to deal with these challenges is more essential
than ever. Flexible business models, delivering
the best Service Level Agreements and offering
Trunking services at competitive prices puts the
Service Providers back in the game.

The Newtec FlexACM implementation

doubles the data throughput in IP
Trunking and Backbone networks over
satellite at optimal availability.

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How it works
Newtec introduces the FlexACM technology for IP Trunking
and IP Backbone networks over satellite at full efficiency.
These networks provide access to the internet backbone
(or other networks) for remote locations that are lacking
terrestrial communication connectivity due to economical
reasons, natural obstacles or man-made/natural disasters.
The link over satellite between the remote location(s) and
uplink is established in a point-to-point or star (point-tomultipoint) configuration through Single-Channel-per-Carrier
(SCPC) or Multi-Channel-per-Carrier (MCPC) technologies.
Newtec satellite hubs or modems are installed on each side
of the satellite link.

Establish satellite
network links in
both point-to-point
or star (pointto-multipoint)
configurations.

FlexACM combines the DVB-S2 standard with a set of

technologies in order to double the throughput over satellite in
the same bandwidth, with the capability to combine different
services (video, voice, data, internet access, VoIP, WiMAX,
GPRS, 3G, etc.) within the same satellite carrier.

Forward ( 1 carrier) Multistream Return SCPC (multiple carriers)

HUB site

Uplink
Modulation

Tokyo
8PSK 3/4

site

HUB site

Hong Kong
16 APSK 3/4

Downlink
ACM
Controller

ACM
Client

Bangkok
16 APSK 3/4
Singapore
16 APSK 5/6

Demodulation

Feedback Mechanism (terrestrial or satellite)

Point-to-Point
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Elevation Hub

Point-to-MultiPoint

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Best-of-Trade Equipment
Newtec is market leader in IP Trunking and IP Backbone
networks over satellite with a track record of installations
worldwide in Ku-, Ka-, C-band and Inclined Orbit Satellites.
Newtec introduced innovative technologies such as DVB-S2,
FlexACM, Clean Channel Technology and Cross Layer
Optimization to the Trunking Market.
The Newtec Elevation modulators, demodulators and
modems are based on DVB-S2, the adopted standard for
higher rate communication over satellite for data, voice and
video. For low rate applications the most efficient LDPC
coding with the largest set of code rates and block sizes is
available. Over the years Newtec has built an outstanding
reputation for its quality and reliable satcom equipment.

Newtec is market
leader in IP Trunking
with a track record
of installations in
Ku-, Ka-, C-band
and Inclined Orbit
Satellites.

End-to-End Efficiency
Newtecs FlexACM is the unique and market proven
end-to-end solution combining a range of cutting edge
technologies to optimize IP Trunking and IP Backbone
satellite links in the most efficient way. FlexACM is a
standard feature on the Newtec Elevation satellite hub and
modem equipment. Compare FlexACM to a jigsaw puzzle.
All pieces of technologies fit nicely into a total picture.
The pieces of the FlexACM puzzle are advanced technologies
such as DVB-S2 ACM, Cross-Layer Optimization, the patent
pending NoDE (Noise & Distortion Estimator) and ThiMM
(Thin Margin Manager).
All of the pieces individually contribute to optimizing the
satellite IP link. But once put together these pieces bring the
satellite link to full efficiency. End-to-End.

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Proven Return-on-Investment
The Trunking business is a highly competitive market
with continuous pressure on pricing and profitability. The
implementation of FlexACM translates directly into new
business opportunities for ISPs, Satellite Service Operators
and Satellite Operators. FlexACM increases the customer base
within the same bandwidth. At the same time it introduces
ways to reduce OPEX costs and increase the profitability of
your business. Resulting in a quick Return-on-Investment.
FlexACM combines DVB-S2 with different technologies to
get as much data through the same satellite bandwidth
as possible. FlexACM will auto-adaptively set modulation
parameters to the optimal point and overcomes distortion,
noise and variation in the satellite link. Newtec gets as close
to the zero margin limit as possible allowing the full use of
the satellite link.

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Through FlexACM the data rates between uplink and remote

sites (for both Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint
Networks) can be doubled in the same bandwidth without the
need to acquire extra satellite capacity.

Newtecs FlexACM
doubles the data
throughput without the
need to acquire extra
satellite bandwidth.

IP/Ethernet

Uplink / Hub
Zero Margin

Remote
Variation
Distortion

Link Margin
Required by
Legacy

Adaptive Modulation

DVB-S2 CCM Capacity (QPSK)

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Data
Voice
Video

Legacy Throughput

Newtecs
FlexACM
+70%
Throughput

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Flexible Business Models

In a market where throughput rates are increasing significantly
and competition is fierce, the Service Provider must be able to
offer a flexible and affordable service to its customers to cope
with changing market conditions and still remain profitable.
Newtecs FlexACM Hub brings the unique Bandwidth Manager
feature where both the IP and the satellite segment can be
shaped. Individual customers are flexibly added or removed from
the same network. Different services (Internet Access, VoIP,
etc.) can be combined in the same satellite carrier with separate
Service Level Agreement requirements and rate options. Both
Committed Information Rates (CIR) and Peak Rates are offered
in an adaptive satellite environment at various speeds. As a
business model risk mitigation the FlexACM Hub forward carrier
can even be combined with Newtecs VSAT solution.

Newtec has the

unique ability to
offer Committed
Information rates (CIR)
in an adaptive satellite
environment.

Whatever scenario the Service Provider faces, FlexACM allows

them to flexibly build business models dedicated to the providers
needs and profitability.

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Optimal Availability
Communication lines over satellite need to be available at all
time to exchange critical information and to keep customer
satisfaction at a high level. However, fading conditions
could seriously disturb the satellite transmission and lead
to temporary link losses. Fading conditions could be due
to different circumstances: the choice of satellite (Inclined
Orbit, Ku-, Ka- and X-band), environmental (rain, dust) or
interference (between two adjacent satellites).
Thanks to the auto-adaptive technology incorporated inside
Newtecs FlexACM these fading conditions will no longer
interrupt the transmission between the hub and remote
sites nor result in the loss of data. In fading conditions
FlexACM will switch to a more robust modulation and
provide optimal availability. As soon as fading conditions
are over FlexACM technology automatically switches back
to maximum efficiency. During the entire operation it is
possible to sustain Committed Information Rates (CIR).

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FlexACM optimizes
the throughput
for fading sensitive
satellites (X-, Ku-,
Ka-band) but also
for Inclined Orbit
Satellites.

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Drive for More Throughput

Efficiency and more throughput are inherent factors for each
Newtec solution in IP Trunking and IP Backbone applications.
Dedicated technologies such as FlexACM, Bandwidth
Cancellation, Clean Channel Technology and LDPC address
a large set of IP Point-to-Point or Point-to-MultiPoint at rates
between 1.2 kbps to 160 Mbps. At each instance maximum
throughput is achieved.

Dedicated
technologies such as
FlexACM, Bandwidth
Cancellation, Clean
Channel Technology
and LDPC maximize
the throughput over
satellite.

Keep OPEX under Control

Newtecs FlexACM doubles the throughput of video, voice and
data over satellite. Which results in the fact that more data can
be transported in the same bandwidth or that space segment
requirements can be cut by half if the same rates will be used
in future. Moreover, no extra or new ground infrastructure
(antenna or amplifier) needs to be acquired to enable the
higher data rates.

For further in depth information

FlexACM White Paper
Elevation Modem, Modulator & Demodulator Leaflets
Zenith ZN461 LDPC Modem Leaflet
Zenith ZN871 Bandwidth Cancellation Leaflet
Visit our website: www.newtec.eu

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