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DVBDVB--RCS SymposiumRCS SymposiumCABSAT 2006CABSAT 2006

DubaiDubai99thth March 2006March 2006

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The DVBThe DVB--RCS StandardRCS Standard

DVBDVB--RCS Standard RCS Standard -- UpdateUpdate

DVBDVB--RCS (ETSI EN 301 790) is the worlds first twoRCS (ETSI EN 301 790) is the worlds first two--way satellite way satellite standardstandardDVBDVB--RCS builds strongly on t he large worldwide deployment of one RCS builds strongly on t he large worldwide deployment of one way / broadcast DVBway / broadcast DVB--S satellite systems.S satellite systems.Since its inception by ETSI in 2001 and its first implementationSince its inception by ETSI in 2001 and its first implementation by by SES, DVBSES, DVB--RCS has been deployed in every region of the world.RCS has been deployed in every region of the world.The concept of an industry open standards is gaining momentum, The concept of an industry open standards is gaining momentum, particularly amongst institutional operators.particularly amongst institutional operators.–– DODDOD–– NATONATO–– ParadigmParadigm–– Russian Ministry of TelecomsRussian Ministry of Telecoms–– ISROISRO

DVBDVB--RCS Standard RCS Standard –– Update (ContUpdate (Cont’’d)d)

Several companies have announced recently that they Several companies have announced recently that they supply DVBsupply DVB--RCS equipment.RCS equipment.There are approximately 100 fully compliant DVBThere are approximately 100 fully compliant DVB--RCS RCS systems worldwide and many more that are systems worldwide and many more that are ““DVBDVB--RCS RCS likelike”” or claim to be upgradeable by software to full DVBor claim to be upgradeable by software to full DVB--RCS compliance.RCS compliance.DVBDVB--RCS equipment is now price competitive with RCS equipment is now price competitive with legacy legacy VSATsVSATs..

Advantech Satnet Advantech Satnet –– A DVBA DVB--RCS LeaderRCS Leader

Advantech Satellite Networks has a Major Market Share Advantech Satellite Networks has a Major Market Share for DVBfor DVB--RCS openRCS open--standard hub and terminal equipment.standard hub and terminal equipment.Over 30 years heritage in satellite ground communicationsOver 30 years heritage in satellite ground communications–– 1980: Intelsat TDMA1980: Intelsat TDMA–– 1980s: Transponder1980s: Transponder--hopping, multihopping, multi--frequency, shortfrequency, short--preamble TDMApreamble TDMA–– 1990s: Ka1990s: Ka--Band, DVBBand, DVB--RCSRCS

DVBDVB--RCS ground segment equipmentRCS ground segment equipment–– Development started in 1998Development started in 1998–– First equipment deliveries in June 2000First equipment deliveries in June 2000––50+ DVB50+ DVB--RCS hubs deployedRCS hubs deployed

Why Use DVBWhy Use DVB--RCS?RCS?DVBDVB--RCS is the only nonRCS is the only non--proprietary VSAT standard on the market proprietary VSAT standard on the market today.today.There are now five There are now five SatlabsSatlabs approved vendors including Advantechapproved vendors including AdvantechOther DVBOther DVB--RCS vendors ready for approvalRCS vendors ready for approvalDISA (Defense Information Systems Agency) selected DVBDISA (Defense Information Systems Agency) selected DVB--S in 2002, S in 2002, and DVBand DVB--RCS in 2004 as their standards for military satellite RCS in 2004 as their standards for military satellite communication and subsequently purchased two hubscommunication and subsequently purchased two hubsBill in US Senate , Bill in US Senate , ““The Assured Emergency and Interoperable The Assured Emergency and Interoperable Communications for First Responders Act of 2005Communications for First Responders Act of 2005”” would create a would create a program to help develop and implement interoperable communicatioprogram to help develop and implement interoperable communications ns systems on the state and local levels.systems on the state and local levels.–– Earmarking $400M for 2006, going up to $1B for 2010Earmarking $400M for 2006, going up to $1B for 2010–– Creation of the Office for Emergency Communications, InteroperabCreation of the Office for Emergency Communications, Interoperability and ility and

Compatibility within DHSCompatibility within DHS

This bill will accelerate migration to standardsThis bill will accelerate migration to standards--based VSAT systems.based VSAT systems.

AdvantechAdvantech’’s DVBs DVB--RCS System Key FeaturesRCS System Key FeaturesEfficient Space Segment UsageEfficient Space Segment Usage– DVB-S2 Forward Channel spec supports 80 Mbps in a 36 MHz transponder

using LDPC coding– Carrier can be muxed together with existing DVB carriers (i.e., video streams,

existing data streams)– Turbocoded return channels for the best power savings– Built-in uplink power control

Designed specifically for government and enterprises– Up to 4 Mbps return channel– VoIP/Dedicated Bandwidth supported– Support for encryption – Built-in PEP features for TCP acceleration– Powerful platform supports dozens of remote hosts

Ease of use– User-friendly NMS– All frequency bands (C, Ku, Ka, X) supported

Advantech SatNet DVBAdvantech SatNet DVB--RCS SolutionsRCS Solutions

Solutions for DefenseSolutions for DefenseNeed Interoperability?Need Interoperability?

US Defense Information Systems Agency selected US Defense Information Systems Agency selected DVBDVB--S in 2002, and DVBS in 2002, and DVB--RCS in 2004 as standards for RCS in 2004 as standards for military satellite communication.military satellite communication.EMS selected in early 2005 as preferred supplier for EMS selected in early 2005 as preferred supplier for DVBDVB--RCS systems to DISA, after rigorous technical RCS systems to DISA, after rigorous technical evaluation against key competitors.evaluation against key competitors.

Operational RollOperational Roll--OutOutEMS selected in Q2 2005 (announced in September EMS selected in Q2 2005 (announced in September 2005) for UAV video support system for DISA and 2005) for UAV video support system for DISA and USCENTCOM.USCENTCOM.Forecast worldwide system deployment for UAV video Forecast worldwide system deployment for UAV video support system in 2006support system in 2006

Solutions for Satellite Service ProvidersSolutions for Satellite Service Providers

Open standardOpen standard

–– Advantech guarantees support of DVBAdvantech guarantees support of DVB--RCS RCS interoperability through interoperability through SatLabsSatLabs

Low capital & scaling costsLow capital & scaling costs–– Initial system capacity Initial system capacity

–– MultiMulti--carrier carrier demodsdemods ((24Mbps / 96 Carriers24Mbps / 96 Carriers per per card)card)

–– MultiMulti--satellite / multisatellite / multi--beam platformbeam platform

–– Low terminal costsLow terminal costs

New, reNew, re--designed NMS: designed NMS: NetManagerNetManagerTMTM

–– Network operator / service operatorNetwork operator / service operator

–– Up to 25 service providers with secure, independent Up to 25 service providers with secure, independent accessaccess

Unique Performance advantagesUnique Performance advantages

–– Virtual Virtual TelephonyTelephonyTMTM –– ““circuitcircuit--switchedswitched”” voicevoice

–– Reliability Reliability -- hitless hot redundancyhitless hot redundancy

Mesh optionMesh option

Solutions for Enterprises & Private NetworksSolutions for Enterprises & Private NetworksEMS delivers enterprise networks EMS delivers enterprise networks over satelliteover satellite–– Build a businessBuild a business--class WAN, using a class WAN, using a

single technology across a whole single technology across a whole continentcontinent

–– Offer data, Offer data, VoIPVoIP and video and video applications on a single WAN applications on a single WAN infrastructureinfrastructure

–– Enable highEnable high--quality, dependable quality, dependable Service Level Agreements for Service Level Agreements for network and site connectivitynetwork and site connectivity

–– Benefit from worldBenefit from world--class systems class systems engineering support and operational engineering support and operational support ranging from rapidsupport ranging from rapid--response, response, 24x7 network support to on24x7 network support to on--site, site, managed networking supportmanaged networking support

Solutions for Emergency ManagementSolutions for Emergency ManagementEMS delivers public or private EMS delivers public or private network connectivity anywhere, network connectivity anywhere, anytimeanytime……

–– Voice communications when cellular Voice communications when cellular networks are down, or out of rangenetworks are down, or out of range

–– Enough throughput to support full Enough throughput to support full motion video to/from each remote sitemotion video to/from each remote site

–– Secure data connectivity, at broadband Secure data connectivity, at broadband speedsspeeds

–– Access to both private networks and/or Access to both private networks and/or the Internetthe Internet

–– Simple operations Simple operations –– system can be system can be operational in <5 minutes with a touch of operational in <5 minutes with a touch of a single button (no technician required)a single button (no technician required)

–– Flexible enough to support occasional Flexible enough to support occasional use, backup surges, and regular usage use, backup surges, and regular usage through the same networkthrough the same network

Solutions for TeleSolutions for Tele--HealthHealth

High throughput & 2High throughput & 2--way way communications allows for a wide communications allows for a wide range of range of teletele--health applicationshealth applications

General examination General examination -- start with start with highhigh--resolution videoconferencing, resolution videoconferencing, then add probe sets:then add probe sets:

–– Digital stethoscopeDigital stethoscope

–– OtoscopeOtoscope

–– RetinascopeRetinascope

–– EtcEtc……

Specialized consultationsSpecialized consultations–– TeleradiologyTeleradiology ((egeg PACS)PACS)

–– TeleTele--cardiologycardiology

–– TeleTele--psychiatrypsychiatry

–– EtcEtc……

Solutions for Distance LearningSolutions for Distance LearningEnables a wide range of distance learning Enables a wide range of distance learning applications:applications:

–– Live Lecture BroadcastLive Lecture Broadcast

–– Live AudioLive Audio--Video InteractionVideo Interaction

–– VideoVideo--conferencingconferencing

–– Electronic Multimedia Teaching Aids Electronic Multimedia Teaching Aids for enhanced qualityfor enhanced quality

–– Chalk & TalkChalk & Talk

–– OffOff--line Self Learning & Selfline Self Learning & Self--assessmentassessment

–– Storage of live lectures for reStorage of live lectures for re--use and use and editingediting

–– ContentContent--onon--demanddemand

–– Administrative supportAdministrative support

Combine 1Combine 1--way and 2way and 2--way technologies for way technologies for costcost--effective network deploymenteffective network deployment

–– Broadcast TVBroadcast TV

–– Multicast streaming videoMulticast streaming video

–– Interactive IPInteractive IP

Advantech SatNet Advantech SatNet –– DVBDVB--RCS HubsRCS Hubs

Full DVBFull DVB--RCS Hub RCS Hub –– The SatNet MaxThe SatNet MaxFull DVBFull DVB--RCS complianceRCS complianceCostCost--effective scalabilityeffective scalability

–– MultiMulti--carriercarrier–– MultiMulti--beambeam–– MultiMulti--satellitesatellite

MultiMulti--carrier carrier demodsdemods ((24 Mbps / 96 24 Mbps / 96 CarriersCarriers per card supporting 64 per card supporting 64 kbps kbps –– 4 Mbps return channels)4 Mbps return channels)Hitless hot redundancyHitless hot redundancyExpandable to 1000s of remotesExpandable to 1000s of remotesCan multiplex the forward link with Can multiplex the forward link with other DVB carriersother DVB carriersInteroperable with Interoperable with VSATsVSATs from from other DVBother DVB--RCS compliant vendorsRCS compliant vendors

Need Lower Startup Costs Need Lower Startup Costs –– SatNet Mini HubSatNet Mini Hub

Design goalsDesign goals–– Full DVBFull DVB--RCS compliance and RCS compliance and

interoperability supportinteroperability support–– IndustryIndustry--leading performance leading performance ––

includes all the latest includes all the latest ““bells and bells and whistleswhistles””

–– Sufficient capacity for small Sufficient capacity for small networks (10s to 100s of networks (10s to 100s of terminals)terminals)

–– Low upLow up--front capital costs; front capital costs; simple pricingsimple pricing

Less than Fifty Terminals?Less than Fifty Terminals?

Design goalsDesign goals–– Start with SCPC Return LinkStart with SCPC Return Link–– Able to migrate to DVBAble to migrate to DVB--RCS RCS

when economically viablewhen economically viable–– No terminal replacementNo terminal replacement–– Reuse of DVBReuse of DVB--RCS equipment RCS equipment

on future upgrade to Mini or on future upgrade to Mini or MaxMax

–– Common IP platform and DVBCommon IP platform and DVB--RCS complianceRCS compliance

Advantech Satellite NetworksAdvantech Satellite Networks

Terminal FamilyTerminal Family

Series 2000 Series 2000 –– The Government & Enterprise VSATThe Government & Enterprise VSAT

Up to 36Mbps throughput from forward channel (download) Up to 36Mbps throughput from forward channel (download) Up to 4Mbps throughput to return channel (upload)Up to 4Mbps throughput to return channel (upload)Support up to 4W Ku BUC without extra power supplySupport up to 4W Ku BUC without extra power supply

Series 3000/4000 Series 3000/4000 –– The Small Business VSATThe Small Business VSAT

Up to 12Mbps (3000 series), 36 Mbps (4000 series) throughput froUp to 12Mbps (3000 series), 36 Mbps (4000 series) throughput from forward m forward channel (download) channel (download) Up to 2Mbps throughput to return channel (upload) (4 Mbps 4000 sUp to 2Mbps throughput to return channel (upload) (4 Mbps 4000 series)eries)Support up to 2W Ku BUC without extra power supplySupport up to 2W Ku BUC without extra power supplyForward Link DVBForward Link DVB--S (Series 3000) / DVBS (Series 3000) / DVB--S2 (Series 4000)S2 (Series 4000)

SpaceBridgeSpaceBridge PCI CardPCI Card

Available for offshore integratorsAvailable for offshore integratorsCard is complete DVBCard is complete DVB--RCS IDU without the enclosure / RCS IDU without the enclosure / power supply and computing infrastructurepower supply and computing infrastructureAllows local terminal integration into a standard PCAllows local terminal integration into a standard PCOvercomes some customs restrictions and use of lowOvercomes some customs restrictions and use of low--cost cost local PCslocal PCsAllows local personalization of applications running on PCAllows local personalization of applications running on PC

Advantech Mesh TerminalAdvantech Mesh Terminal

Planned to be in a premium terminalPlanned to be in a premium terminalAdds MFAdds MF--TDMA TDMA demoddemod to a standard DVBto a standard DVB--RCS RCS motherboardmotherboardEMS hub adapted to support integrated Star/Mesh EMS hub adapted to support integrated Star/Mesh networknetworkContracts secured, planned to demonstrate in late springContracts secured, planned to demonstrate in late springFull production Full production –– 44thth quarter 2006quarter 2006

Advantech ACM TerminalAdvantech ACM Terminal

Advantech premium terminal can support external Advantech premium terminal can support external demoddemodDVBDVB--S2 ACM S2 ACM demoddemod available from Advantech UKavailable from Advantech UKIntegration of ACM Integration of ACM demoddemod in premium terminal planned for in premium terminal planned for late summerlate summerThis This ““prepre--productionproduction”” unit allows development of ACM unit allows development of ACM system and demonstration on Ka Band Test Bedsystem and demonstration on Ka Band Test BedFull production unit planned for 4Full production unit planned for 4thth quarter 2006/ 1quarter 2006/ 1stst quarter quarter 2007 timeframe2007 timeframe

Terminal Products Terminal Products –– Transportable TerminalsTransportable Terminals

Will deploy & be ready for service in <5 minutesWill deploy & be ready for service in <5 minutes

No technical intervention required No technical intervention required –– can be precan be pre--programmedprogrammed

Available in 76cm or 96cm with 1W or 2W KU BUCAvailable in 76cm or 96cm with 1W or 2W KU BUC

Advantech Satellite NetworksAdvantech Satellite NetworksDVBDVB--RCS Technology DriversRCS Technology Drivers

Key Technology DriversKey Technology DriversAdaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM)Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM)

–– The ability of the physical link to modify itself to cope with cThe ability of the physical link to modify itself to cope with changes In:hanges In:Link budget (Terminal position within the beam or instantaneous Link budget (Terminal position within the beam or instantaneous fade conditions)fade conditions)ApplicationsApplicationsService quality requirementsService quality requirements

Quality of Service (QOS)Quality of Service (QOS)–– The ability of a system to provide a level of service support toThe ability of a system to provide a level of service support to an application given a number of an application given a number of

rapidly changing conditionsrapidly changing conditionsLink conditionsLink conditionsCongestionCongestion

Network TopologyNetwork Topology–– Introduction of Mesh for applications support (Introduction of Mesh for applications support (VoIPVoIP, Video), Video)–– Alternative routing for fault protectionAlternative routing for fault protection

ApplicationsApplications–– Security encryptionSecurity encryption–– VPN, VLANVPN, VLAN–– MulticastMulticast

55--Year Projection (Technology & Service Elements)Year Projection (Technology & Service Elements)

1 year1 yearNext generation DVBNext generation DVB--RCSRCS–– Return link adaptation (physical layer by rate reduction)Return link adaptation (physical layer by rate reduction)–– Forward link DVBForward link DVB--S2 (non adaptive)S2 (non adaptive)–– Network management (Basic QOS)Network management (Basic QOS)–– Network adaptability (mesh and alternate routing)Network adaptability (mesh and alternate routing)–– Applications and network supportApplications and network support

2 year2 yearNext generation DVBNext generation DVB--RCSRCS–– Return link adaptation (ACMReturn link adaptation (ACM--8 PSK)8 PSK)–– Forward link adaptation (DVBForward link adaptation (DVB--S2S2--ACM)ACM)–– Management (Complex Management (Complex SLAsSLAs, QOS , QOS –– usage and performance billing)usage and performance billing)

Technology & Service Elements Technology & Service Elements –– ContCont’’dd

3 year3 yearSome integration of Space and Ground ManagementSome integration of Space and Ground Management–– Spot beam satellites with regenerationSpot beam satellites with regeneration–– Software development to manage bandwidth and powerSoftware development to manage bandwidth and power

Broadband MobileBroadband Mobile–– Based on next generation DVBBased on next generation DVB--RCSRCS–– Extension of standards to accommodate mobilityExtension of standards to accommodate mobility

Higher Frequency BandsHigher Frequency Bands–– Consolidation of KaConsolidation of Ka--Band (Testing out VBand (Testing out V--Band)Band)–– Driving the need for Further Physical Layer AdaptationDriving the need for Further Physical Layer Adaptation

Government of CanadaGovernment of CanadaANIK F2 Ka Band ProgramANIK F2 Ka Band Program

Vancouver & Winnipeg Hubs Vancouver & Winnipeg Hubs Governments Early Adoption of DVBGovernments Early Adoption of DVB--RCSRCS

AnikAnik F2 is a key asset for Canada in enabling a leadership role in F2 is a key asset for Canada in enabling a leadership role in satellite solutions delivery to its remote populations.satellite solutions delivery to its remote populations.It is the culmination of many years of work started by Industry It is the culmination of many years of work started by Industry Canada in 1990.Canada in 1990.With the KaWith the Ka--Band payload, Canada will pioneer ACM based Band payload, Canada will pioneer ACM based solutions.solutions.Vancouver and Winnipeg DVBVancouver and Winnipeg DVB--RCS Hubs will track the Advantech RCS Hubs will track the Advantech roadmap for technology development.roadmap for technology development.Industry and government will co operate to develop new applicatiIndustry and government will co operate to develop new applications ons on a DVBon a DVB--RCS platform.RCS platform.

DVBDVB--S S Coverage for Beams 1-4 (90Cm Coverage)

Program BackgroundProgram Background

Trial ApplicationsTrial Applications–– VOIPVOIP–– VideoConferenceVideoConference–– VPNsVPNs–– WWW accessWWW access

ConnectivityConnectivity–– CA*net4CA*net4–– InternetInternet

Trial EquipmentTrial Equipment

TerminalsTerminals–– 6 terminals available now.6 terminals available now.

ApplicationsApplications–– 4 Workstations (iMac G5 194 Workstations (iMac G5 19”” LCD)LCD)

VideoconferenceVideoconferenceInternetInternetVPN PEP compatibleVPN PEP compatible

–– VOIP router and telephone (Vancouver dial tone + 3.5VOIP router and telephone (Vancouver dial tone + 3.5¢¢/min North /min North AmericaAmerica))

Terminal and WorkstationTerminal and Workstation

Ka 90 cm

SatNet 3020

iMac G5

Trial NetworkTrial Network

1 2

19

28

18

7 85 6

3

11

4

9 10

20

Internet

Anik F2

Service CapacityService Capacity

1212242444

1212242433

1212242422

1212242411

Return Capacity Return Capacity (MHz)(MHz)

Forward Capacity Forward Capacity (MHz)(MHz)

Beam No.Beam No.

Trial CapacityTrial Capacity

Currently:Currently:–– 17.8 Mbps Forward and 512 Kbps return17.8 Mbps Forward and 512 Kbps return–– Beam 1 or 2 or 3Beam 1 or 2 or 3–– Beam 1 Beam 1 -- 2 Mbps return with RFCM2 Mbps return with RFCM

In progress*:In progress*:–– Beam 2 Beam 2 andand 3 RFCM3 RFCM–– Beam 4 with RFCMBeam 4 with RFCM–– TestbedTestbed

*Mbps = Megabit per second*Mbps = Megabit per second*Kbps = Kilobits per second*Kbps = Kilobits per second

CA*netCA*net44

ConnectivityConnectivity

Application submitted to interconnect Application submitted to interconnect Vancouver Teleport to CA*netVancouver Teleport to CA*net44

Satellite sites homed on the Vancouver Teleport Satellite sites homed on the Vancouver Teleport would interconnect to Whitehorse and would interconnect to Whitehorse and Yellowknife.Yellowknife.CA*netCA*net44 + Internet =universal access+ Internet =universal access

Community Health Centre Kispiox (Northwest Territories)

Ka Band Installation Ka Band Installation KispioxKispiox (Northwest Territories)(Northwest Territories)

TelesatTelesat Ka Band Hub (Vancouver)Ka Band Hub (Vancouver)

TelesatTelesat Hub Baseband Hub Baseband –– 3 Beams (Vancouver)3 Beams (Vancouver)