Shiron Satellite Communications

True Broadband Everywhere

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About Shiron
Founded in 1996 - Headquarter: Petach Tikva, Israel.
ACM in inbound direction from 2002.
Pioneer and leader in DVB-S2 and bidirectional 8PSK deployment (from June, 2006).
Bi-directional ACM from 2007, based on bi-directional link management per VSAT.
16APSK deployment and implementation from February 2008.
First DVB-S2 network mass deployment with saturated transponder (16APSK). March
2008.
Industry leader in satellite resources efficiency. ACM plus 16APSK Outbound and 8PSK
inbound.
Over 20.000 terminal delivered.
Working with leading satellite operators & service provider. Significant DVB-S2/DVB-S
coverage in C&Ku bands.
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Worldwide all time zone support centers: Israel, Venezuela, Colombia, Australia
Sales offices:
Americas
US, Miami
Mexico, Mexico city
Colombia, Bogota
Venezuela, Caracas
Brazil, Rio De Janeiro
EMEA, CIS & International
Israel, Petach Tikva
Russia, Moscow
Nigeria, Repair Centers
APAC
Australia, Melbourne
Philippines, Manila
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Broadband Satellite Market Segments
IP Trunking: ISP backbone, VoIP termination,
Bandwidth based solutions for ISPs, Carriers
Cellular backhaul
Corporate
E1/T1 replacement for unserved locations
SCPC
Intranet LAN/WAN connectivity
Internet access for remote unserved locations
Corporate or Government
VPN, VoIP, digital media distribution
Enterprise
&SME
Two-way internet access
Low Cost Terminal
Users not served by terrestrial broadband
Access may bundled with satellite TV
Consumer
(Over 80% in
USA and WEU)
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TRUE Broadband EverywhereTM
Multiservice and Beyond
Voice, Data, Video
Mobility
Cost-Efficient Backhauling
Cellular (CDMA, GSM)
WLL (Wi-MAX, Wi-Fi)
Proven Governmental Applications
Rural Telecommunications
Remote Education
Disaster Recovery
Emergency Services
Stationary and Mobile Deployment
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Technological Differentiation
Universal Solution
Star, Multi Star, Mesh
Multi Satellite/Transponder
Best DVB-S2 HUB Scalability
From tens to thousands of VSATs
Most Efficient 30%-50% Lower OPEX
DVB-S2 CCM, VCM.
Bi-directional ACM
16APSK Outbound (World Leader)
8PSK, LDPC, Turbo Inbound
Dynamic BM-FDMA
Highest Reliability and Availability
Rainproof /AUPC + ACM + TRC
Guaranteed Service Delivery
Full SLM /CIR, PIR, MIR
End-to-End QoS
MPLS, VLAN, DiffServ
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InterSKYTM - Vision
Unmatched Triple Combination with Shiron technology:
Managed service delivery
In all weather conditions
With minimum satellite resources
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Highest quality of service connectivity with Dynamic BM-
FDMA
Solves MF-TDMA dilemma with Bandwidth processing
approach
Highest availability and link efficiency with ACM
capabilities in inbound channel
Highest utilization of the link with 8PSK
Best Inbound Solution in the Industry
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Upstream carriers
1024Kbps
128Kbps traffic over
1024Kbps TDMA channel
128Kbps traffic over
128Kbps channel
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Single Carrier
TDMA Receiver
MF-TDMA Dilemma
Multiple Demodulators or Large ODUs
Each TDMA upstream channel 128Kbps
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MF-TDMA Dilemma Solved By MCD:
A Single Demodulator
Upstream Carriers
128Kbps traffic over
128Kbps channel
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MCD
1MHz
A Single MCD Demodulates
8 carriers of 128 Kbps Each
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Adaptive Access Scheme
Shiron's InterSKY system offers the Adaptive Access Scheme utilizing patented
Dynamic BM-FDMA technology. InterSKY's Access Scheme provides the superior
combination of BoD + Clear Channel/Managed SCPC + Dynamic Random Access
modes.
In contrast to MF-TDMA based systems, InterSKY Adaptive Access Schemes
automatically maintain optimal satellite resources, while managing service
availability.
MCD combined with BoD (Bandwidth of Demand), TRC (Traffic Rate Control) and
APC (Automatic Power Control) allows an ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation)
operation in inbound direction with a large dynamic range that can combat large rain
fade and maintain the link connectivity with high availability.
Inbound ACM includes the following major components:
MODCOD selection (QPSK, 3/4; 8PSK, 2/3 ; 8PSK, 8/9)
Dynamic APC and BoD
Dynamic TRC
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Upstream Carriers
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MCD
1MHz
A Single MCD Demodulates
different carriers.
Up to 64 channels supported !!
BM-FDMA
256 8PSK 2/3 128 QPSK 3/4 384 8PSK 8/9
256 8PSK 2/3
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Bandwidth Processing MCD
MCD
RF
A/D
Demux
Wide Band
multi-channel
signal
Burst
Detection
Burst
Correction
Single
channel
Turbo
Decoder
ATM cells
Reassembly
IP Packets
MCD
RF
A/D
Demux
Wide Band
multi-channel
signal
Wide Band
multi-channel
signal
Burst
Detection
Burst
Correction
Single
channel
Turbo
Decoder
ATM cells
Reassembly
IP Packets
Multi-Channel
Demodulator:
Advanced configurable
software radio
technology
MCD processes a fixed
amount of bandwidth
(e.g. 2 MHz) regardless
of the number of TDMA
carriers residing in this
bandwidth
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16APSK Over Satellite Multicarrier Case
InterSKY system enables to use more PEB (Power equivalent BW) than
BW for 16APSK Outbound carrier by balancing with inbound channels.
Multicarrier operation uses linear mode and as result no distortion for
amplitude modulation of 16APSK
Embedded equalizer in the modulator compensates for group delay and
amplitude variations.
InterSKY system allows to work on the edges of transponder by
management of satellite resources allocations - inbound on the edges and
DVB-S2 carrier on the center of transponder
Best Outbound Solution in the Industry
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16APSK Over Satellite Saturated Transponder Case
InterSKY system allows to work with saturated transponder using :
Embedded equalizer in the modulator
Back-off according to the DVB-S2 standard
Taking into account the degradation
"ETSI TR 102 376 V1.1.1 (2005-02) Technical Report" in case of 16APSK
and with dynamic predistortion the expected degradation is 1.5 dB and the
required backoff is IBO = 1.0 dB ; OBO = 1.1 dB
Best Outbound Solution in the Industry
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Bidirectional ACM Technology
InterSKY solution allows significant enhancement the advantages of DVB-S2
standard using advanced bidirectional ACM technology (patent-pending).
Designed to manage service delivery with highest availability and minimum
satellite resources this technology delivers combined & embedded capabilities:
Advanced bi-directional ACM
AUPC
Switched beam operation
Multisatellite centralized ACM operation
Ability to operate with full saturated transponder and on the transponder
edge
Designed for simplicity of network implementation and operation
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Advanced ACM Management
Advanced ACM technology from Shiron achieves the highest total
throughput through dynamic selection per VSAT of the best
combination of coding and modulation according to coverage gain and
climate conditions while managing satellite resources (power &
bandwidth) in the most efficient manner.
The ACM controller collects desired information and considers the
optimization modes in several dimensions:
Bi-directional (outbound & inbound) optimization of MODCODs
per VSAT
Total satellite resources utilization with optimal power vs.
bandwidth balancing for combination of the following parameters:
DVB-S2 transponders saturation
Between outbound and inbound carriers in non-saturated
transponders
Between multiple inbound carriers
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How ACM work
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99.5% Availability
How ACM work
Order remote priority
1. APC
2. FEC
3. MOD
4. Data Rate (TRC)
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Typical Savings with Shiron
Outbound: DVB-S2 with Advanced ACM
BW savings (vs. DVB-S2 CCM) up to 60% ~ $,$$$,$$$ $,$$$,$$$
Embedded AUPC + ACM controller ~ $$,$$$ $$,$$$
Inbound: Dynamic BM-FDMA
BW savings up to 25% ~$$$,$$$ $$$,$$$
ACM/Rainproof (Satellite power & BW, VSAT cost) ~$$$,$$$ $$$,$$$
Total savings: ~$,$$$,$$$ $,$$$,$$$
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GESAC Project (Study Case)
SUMMARY
Country: Brazil
Service: Internet with 6 different profile
Sites: (Lot B): 5917 sites.
Band: Ku
Satellite: C1
Accelerated: SI
Total capacity Inbound: 77,346 Mbps
Total capacity Outbound: 152,872 Mbps
Availability: 99.0%
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Sites per zone
SHIRON SOLUTION
16APSK Outbound 8PSK Inbound + ACM
SOLUTION
.- ACM Zones: Two zones were defined according to
Satellite coverage and climate condition. Recife and
Sao Luis.
.- MODCOD: From the Link Budget Shiron define to
condition for each region. The Best MODCOD and the
Required MODCOD.
Highest MODCOD: Highest modulation and FEC in
clear condition. Availability >> 99%
Required MODCOD: Modulation and FEC according
the availability = 99%
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SHIRON SOLUTION
16APSK Outbound 8PSK Inbound + ACM
Zone 1
Mode 1
MODCOD: 16APSK 0.667
BW : X/61
Availability: 97%
Mode 1
Zone 2
Mode 2
MODCOD: 8PSK 0.75
BW Ratio : X/67.5
Availability: 99%
Tunja
Zone 2
Mode 1
MODCOD: 16APSK 0.667
BW Ratio : X/80
Availability: 92%
Zone 1
Mode 1
MODCOD: 16APSK 0.8
BW Ratio : X/96
Availability: 92%
Zone 1
Mode 2
MODCOD: 8PSK 0.833
BW Ratio : X/75
Availability: 99%
Zone 1
Mode 1
MODCOD: 16APSK 0.667
BW : X/61
Availability: 97%
Mode 1
Zone 2
Mode 2
MODCOD: 8PSK 0.75
BW Ratio : X/67.5
Availability: 99%
Tunja
Zone 2
Mode 1
MODCOD: 16APSK 0.667
BW Ratio : X/80
Availability: 92%
Zone 1
Mode 1
MODCOD: 16APSK 0.8
BW Ratio : X/96
Availability: 92%
Zone 1
Mode 2
MODCOD: 8PSK 0.833
BW Ratio : X/75
Availability: 99%
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SHIRON SOLUTION
16APSK Outbound 8PSK Inbound and ACM
.- What mean Highest MODCOD Availability ?
Is the % of time which the Outbound will be operating with the highest MODCOD. For this case, the
Outbound will operate under 16APSK FEC 0.8 in 92% of the time.
.- What mean Required MODCOD Availability ?
Is the MODCOD use to guarantee the availability required to the network: 99%. For this case, the
Outbound will operate under 8PSK FEC 0.8333 with bad climate condition, worst case.
.- How long time the Outbound will operate in Highest MODCOD and in Required MODCOD ?
To this case Highest MODCOD: 92% of the time.
To this case Required MODCOD: 99%-92% = 7% of the time.
.- What about the Inbound ?
The analysis is similar but the Highest MODCOD supported is 8PSK FEC 0.833.
.- What about the satellites Power and BW resources use ?
Like 16APSK use less BW but more power resources from the satellite. The systems is designed to do
the balance Power Vs BW between the Outbound and Inbound. The total power and BW used is
balance.
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2 1
60.3 MHz Total carrier
bandwidth
Total efficiency
1.88 2.08 Efficiency, bps/Hz
Mode 2:
Required Availability,
derived MODCOD
and BW
99.00 99.00 Availability, %
16APSK 16APSK Modulation
92.00 92.00 Availability, %
0.750 0.833 Code
Zone Parameters Modes
2.22 2.67 Efficiency, bps/Hz
0.667 0.80 Code
80,000 96,000 Throughput, Kbps Mode 1:
Highest MODCOD,
minimum BW,
derived availability
2.54 bps/Hz
Modulation
Throughput, Kbps
Typical site
8PSK 8PSK
67,500 75,000
Sao Luis Recife
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60.3 MHz Total carrier
bandwidth
Total efficiency
1.88 2.08 Efficiency, bps/Hz
Mode 2:
Required Availability,
derived MODCOD
and BW
99.00 99.00 Availability, %
16APSK 16APSK Modulation
92.00 92.00 Availability, %
0.750 0.833 Code
Zone Parameters Modes
2.22 2.67 Efficiency, bps/Hz
0.667 0.80 Code
80,000 96,000 Throughput, Kbps Mode 1:
Highest MODCOD,
minimum BW,
derived availability
2.54 bps/Hz
Modulation
Throughput, Kbps
Typical site
8PSK 8PSK
67,500 75,000
Sao Luis Recife
Outbound results
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41.64 MHz
equivalent
Total Power
115.83 16.81 99.01 Bandwidth, %
41.70 MHz Total Bandwidth
115.68 16.78 98.90 Power, %
Total Efficiency 1.73 bps/Hz
41.64 MHz
equivalent
Total Power
115.83 16.81 99.01 Bandwidth, %
41.70 MHz Total Bandwidth
115.68 16.78 98.90 Power, %
Total Efficiency 1.73 bps/Hz
4607 715 3892 T2
1166 168 998 T1
51 4 47 T3
1 0 1 T6
Number of sites per
area with specific
traffic
Traffic distribution,
Total number of sites
Typical site
Inbound
77,346 10,444 61,745 Kbps
1 1 0 T5
Zone
91 3 88 T4
Sao Luis Recife
100 14.468 85.532 Percents
Data Rate,
Kbps
5917
Total
891 5026
2 1
4607 715 3892 T2
1166 168 998 T1
51 4 47 T3
1 0 1 T6
Number of sites per
area with specific
traffic
Traffic distribution,
Total number of sites
Typical site
Inbound
77,346 10,444 61,745 Kbps
1 1 0 T5
Zone
91 3 88 T4
Sao Luis Recife
100 14.468 85.532 Percents
Data Rate,
Kbps
5917
Total
891 5026
2 1
System balanced
Inbound results
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DVB S2 ACM (Advance
ACM Shiron technology
Outbound BW: 60.3 MHz
Inbound BW: 41.7 MHz
DVB S2 CCM (Typical competitive
Technologies)
Outbound BW: Aprox 91.7 MHz
Inbound BW: Aprox 66 MHz (QPSK 2/3)
RESULTS ANALYSIS
TOTAL SAVING USING SHIRON ACM TECHNOLOGY
BW: Aprox. 56 MHz
Aprox. $2.000.000,00 per year (Assuming 3.000 USD/MHz/Month)
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16APSK vs. BW Cancellation (Case)
16APSK
.- Space Segment: 36 MHz
.- Band: Ku
.- Satellite: C1
.- Availability: 99.0 %
.- SHIRON: DVBS2 16 APSK
Outbound 8 PSK Inbound. ACM both
way.
.- Transponder: Not saturated
BW Cancellation
.- Space Segment: 36 MHz
.- Band: Ku
.- Satellite: C1
.- Availability: 99.0 %
.- BW Cancel: DVBS2. Best MODCOD in
Outbound and inbound to get 25 dB
Cancellation factor and availability.
.- Transponder: Not saturated
Scenario
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16APSK vs. BW Cancellation (Case)
16APSK
.- Throughput Outbound: 70 Mbps
.- Total Throughput OB+IB : 84.5 Mbps
.- % Power: 99.68%
.- Best MODCOD Outbound: 16APSK
.- Best MODCOD Inbound: 8PSK
.- Ratio bps/Hz: 2.35
BW Cancellation
.- Throughput Outbound: 54 Mbps (! 23% Lower !)
.- Total Throughput OB+IB: 69.2 Mbps (! 19% Lower !)
.- % Power: 99.85% (! More Power !)
.- Best MODCOD Outbound: QPSK
.- Best MODCOD Inbound: QPSK
.- Ratio bps/Hz: 1.92 ( ! 18% lower !)
RESULTS
SHIRON
More throughput in both way !!! Less power !!!! Perfect balance Power vs BW !!!
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Current DVB-S2 Deployment with InterSKY
HISPASAT 500 - 1000 Aitelecom (Mexico)
INTELSAT 100 - 500 iBurst (South Africa)
RSCC 100 - 500 Elvis Telecom (Russia)
Optus (Ku) 100 - 500 Pacific Teleport (Australia)*
Panamsat/Intelsat (C ) 500 - 1000 Sky2Net (EMEA)*
Panamsat/Intelsat (C ) 500 - 1000 Ariave (EMEA)*
Optus (Ku) 1,000 2,000 Optus (Australia)*
NSS/Intelsat (Ku) 700 - 3,000
CVG (Venezuela)
Intelsat/LMI/NSS
(Ku/C)
2,000 3,000 Gilat Satcom/IPPlanet
(Worldwide)*
Intelsat/Panamsat (Ku) 3,000 5,000 IPC/Anditel (Colombia)
Telesat (Ku) 1,500 3,000 Coldecon (Colombia)
Satellite (band) Network size,
VSATs
Service Provider (Region)
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