IMT Introduces The Nulinx-IP Flex

Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT) has unveiled the new Nulinx-IP Flex point-to-point hybrid IP/ASI microwave radio.

It supports data rates up to 600Mbps in a 30MHz Part 101 channel using a single set of antennas, and as high as 1200Mbps using MIMO technology. It operates with as little as 75MHz transmit/receive frequency spacing and can use traditional Part 74 (BAS) and Part 101 (Fixed Microwave Service) microwave channels. Available as an all-indoor or split system on any licensed or unlicensed band from 5.8 through 42GHz, the Nulinx-IP Flex can grow with the user's needs.

In addition, the Nulinx-IP Flex offers adaptive modulation constellations up to 2048 QAM, so more bits move in the same amount of spectrum. Adaptive modulation almost eliminates outages when atmospheric conditions – such as heavy rain – do not support the highest data rates. Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) controls ensure essential programme traffic continues to flow. Header deduplication and other built-in data compression techniques offer throughput in the same spectrum space.

The Nulinx-IP Flex consists of a 1 RU RF tray that holds the two transceivers and a 1 RU modem shelf. Legacy ASI traffic is supported through a transparent ASI to IP encap and decap that requires no PID remapping. Up to four ASI streams may be transported in each direction, making it suitable for STL/TSL/ICR requirements.

John Payne IV, President, IMT, said: "In support of the FCC Broadcast Spectrum Repack, IMT is excited to offer the Nulinx-IP Flex. The Nulinx-IP Flex supports today's ATSC 1.0 requirements as well as forward-looking ATSC 3.0 IP transport requirements.

"With the transition occurring in the broadcast industry from ASI to IP, the Nulinx-IP Flex provides a scalable solution for broadcasters to make the IP conversion seamlessly and effortlessly. The Nulinx-IP enables customers to buy only what they need and then selectively upgrade features when they need to, because many features are software key enabled. Additional bandwidth can be added later as needed."

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(JP/LM)