SLM-3650 Satellite Modem
Revision 3
Theory of Operation
MN/SLM3650.IOM
4–9
4.2.1 Modulator
Specifications
Refer to Table 4-2 for modulator specifications.
Table 4-2. Modulator Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Modulation Types
BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, 8-PSK
Data Rate Range
2.4 kbps to 1.25 Mbps
1/2 Rate BPSK
4.8 kbps to 2.5 Mbps
1/2 Rate {O}QPSK
7.2 kbps to 3.75 Mbps
3/4 Rate {O}QPSK
8.4 kbps to 4.375 Mbps
7/8 Rate {O}QPSK
64 kbps to 5.0 Mbps
2/3 Rate 8PSK
4.8 kbps to 2.5Mbps
1/1 Rate BPSK
9.6 kbps to 5.0 Mbps
1/1 Rate {O}QPSK
2.4 kbps to 1193.181 kbps
21/44 Rate BPSK
2.4 kbps to 781.25 kbps
5/16 Rate BPSK
4.8 kbps to 2386.363 kbps
1/2 Rate {O}QPSK
64 kbps to 5.0 Mbps
3/4 Rate 8PSK
Symbol Rate Range
4.8 ks/s to 2.5 Ms/s
Test Modes
Carrier Null and Quadrature (Dual and Offset)
Frequency Range
50 to 180 MHz
Frequency Select Method
Synthesized
Frequency Step Size
1 Hz
Frequency Stability (RF)
Internal Reference:
±
10 PPM oscillator
Optional high stability oscillator (2 x 10
-7
), with ability to drive out the
EXT REF. Connector
External Reference:
Will lock to external 1, 5, 10, or 20 MHz reference
Frequency Stability (SCT)
Internal Reference:
±
10 PPM oscillator
Optional high stability oscillator (2 x 10
-7
)
External Reference:
Will lock to external 1, 5, 10, or 20 MHz reference
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