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achieves the best spectral efficiency of any TDM/TDMA network
available today.
Note: Although the term satellite router technically refers to
all of the equipment at the remote site, it is often used to refer
only to the VSAT.
The HX network architecture is based on the TDM/TDMA star
topology. As shown in Figure 1, the system can provide
high-speed Internet protocol satellite connectivity between the
corporate headquarters and multiple remote sites. The HX System
operates in the Ku, Ka, and C frequency bands.
Figure 1: HX System
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