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Reinventing Telemetry™

October, 2024

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It’s not just a tagline. Quasonix really is… Reinventing Telemetry™. Come see us in booth 901 to catch up on the latest product introductions and advancements. Read on for a preview.

Quasonix is proud to once again be the Diamond Sponsor of ITC.

NEW: QBERT™ Bit Error Rate Tester

Advanced Bit Error Rate Tester — Built around the same BERT core used in the Quasonix Receiver Analyzer, QBERT is capable of obtaining pattern sync at extremely high bit error rates, up to 3.8e-1. More importantly, it can maintain pattern sync at equal or higher levels, exceeding 4.9e-1 with PN31 patterns.

Internal Pattern Generator — Includes all standard pseudonoise (PN) patterns and user patterns up to 32 bits. For test purposes, it can insert errors manually or at a user-programmed error rate.

Simple User Interface — QBERT provides an intuitive touchscreen interface that places all functionality on-screen for simple one-touch operation.

Versatile Deployment — The QBERT chassis is sized to fit standard 19-inch rack-mounting (using provided adapter brackets). An optional portable case can be used to mount and transport the QBERT. 

NEW: QPatch™ 180° Coverage Antenna

Surprising Sensitivity — QPatch accommodates reception from targets up to 50 miles away within line of sight (dependent on transmit power, mode, bit rate, and forward error correction). Gain on beam is +8 dBi.

Wide-Angle Coverage — QPatch offers extraordinary wide-beamwidth performance, covering 53 degrees at -3 dB and a full 180 degrees at -20 dB.

Rugged — Built for durability and to withstand the elements, such as marine environments. Includes grade 316 stainless steel components and internal RF lightning surge protection.

Easy Set-Up — With just two coaxial cables, QPatch can be controlled remotely from a receiver over 400 feet away. RF outputs are powered through the coaxial connection, eliminating extra power cabling and connectors. 

NEW: BSS Analyzer

Flexible Testing — The Quasonix BSSA has 12 independent data generators capable of emulating a multitude of best source selection challenges such as channel delay, Doppler effects, variable bit error probability, receiver sync loss, and more. Twelve PCM I/O and twelve TMoIP I/O are independently configurable as input or output, with the ability to monitor and report results for up to four simultaneous channel groups.

Rigorous, Repeatable Evaluation — Tests are precisely repeatable, so it’s easy to make valid comparisons of any equipment across a wide variety of scenarios. By including DQE framing with the exact DQM based on dynamic error probability, it’s possible to know with certainty how your BSS is performing — in the absolute and relative to theory.

System Optimization — The BSSA can help you to test and optimize your own specific BSS parameters, such as those you may be using for receiver data correlation and realignment. Refine and improve your system with no actual data lost.

Cost Savings — Whether you already own Best Source Selectors or are preparing to purchase new gear, you can use the BSSA’s results to select the best equipment for your particular needs, ensuring efficient deployment of existing hardware and cost-effective procurement of new.

What else is new? (Spoiler alert: a lot)

Quasonix continues to be a pioneer in the industry. We have a number of other recent innovations — some of them unique to the market — to meet your evolving needs:

Maximum Likelihood Stream Combiner (MLSC) — A better BSS. Honed by our BSS Analyzer, the MLSC a new approach to Best Source Selection that extracts optimal data from multiple received signals. The MLSC leverages Data Quality Encapsulation (DQE), Maximum Likelihood Bit Detection (MLBD), and proprietary Quasonix algorithms to improve your received data accuracy under the most challenging conditions.

QSight — A multi-band, high-powered, boresight RF test source. It allows an operator to verify that the receive range telemetry system is properly configured and operating as expected prior to a mission, preventing costly test failures.

QBeam — Just mount your antennas where they can see the target. The QBeam digital beamformer takes care of the rest, automatically “pointing” receive antennas for best signal reception without physically moving any antenna element. The possibilities are endless.

ADAPT PD750 — This auto-deployable antenna gives you our best-in-class HyperTrack™ data acquisition in a portable 12-foot (3.7-meter) reflector size with fast and easy setup, for the ultimate in mission readiness anywhere in the world.

EVTM – TDD Mode — Now available in addition to FDD, to meet your specific telemetry needs.

TMoIP — The ideal solution for distributing telemetry data across your network. It provides reliable, simple, accurate IRIG 218-20 compatible telemetry transport in both a bidirectional 12-channel 1U form factor (TMOIP-12) and a 3-channel integrated solution embedded in a 1U or 3U RDMS™ receiver.

All of these products complement our first-in-class transmitters, antennas, and receivers. Make the most out of this year’s ITC. Stop by booth 901, learn more about what Quasonix has to offer, and find your complete telemetry solution.

RDMS v19.5 Available

Here are the core updates:

  • Software/Firmware update protection for specific components on newer hardware
  • Application updates for compatibility with the latest integrated EVTM hardware
  • Firmware fix for improved hardware performance

To receive release notes, update cards or packages, if you have any questions about this update, or if you have recommendations for future enhancements, please contact support@quasonix.com.

Keep the feedback coming! Your suggestions continue to have a significant impact on our development plans.