Applications; Standard And Optional Features - Comtech EF Data CDM-710 Installation And Operation Manual

CDM-710/L Broadcast Satellite Modem
Introduction

1.1.1 Applications

With an ASI interface and either the CDM-710 (70/140 MHz) or CDM-710L
(L-Band) IF, the unit is ideal for video or data transmission formats that take
advantage of the frame structures developed for digital video applications.
Further opportunities are opened with the Gigabit Ethernet option installed. The
terrestrial data interface modules are field-removable to allow swap-out of
interface types. These modules include the CDI-40 ASI, CDI-60 HSSI, and CDI-70
Gigabit Ethernet (GBEI) Data Interfaces.
The CDM-710/L's bandwidth and power-efficient operation is ideal for:
• Digital Video Broadcast (DVB)
• Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG)
• Primary or Backhaul Transmission for:
o Direct-to-Home (DTH)
o Contribution
o Distribution
• Business enterprise data distribution
• Broadband Interactive services
available bandwidth and power to optimize link performance. Whether a link is
for Direct-to-Home (DTH) or Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG),
Contribution or Distribution, there is a format available to suit each application.

1.1.2 Standard and Optional Features

Chapter 2. SPECIFICATIONS
The unit is available in two operating frequency versions:
• The CDM-710 (70/140 MHz), with 52 to 88 MHz or 104 to 176 MHz in 100
Hz resolution. The 'J1 | Tx' port is a BNC female connector that is
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ID Number 3424 for the CDM-710. The DVB-S2 logo is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting
Project (1991 to 1996).
DVB-S2 offers new opportunities for broadcast
applications. With a broad range of modulation and coding
formats, DVB-S2 permits you to tailor a link for the
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