Nulinx-IP — Flex Point-to-Point Hybrid IP/ASI microwave

radio

Features: Simplex, Duplex, HSB

5.8 GHz-42GHz

High Spectral efficiencies

Adaptive Coding & Modulation

(ACM), QPSK-2048 QAM

Ultra deep buffering for bursty

traffic

AES-256 radio encryption

Up to 30% more capacity using

innovative Header De-Duplication

Secured protocols and management

interfaces (HTTPS, TLS, SSH,

SNMPv3)

Up to 2Gbps radio throughput using

4 carriers

Options: High-power indoor

All Indoor unit

Split IDU/ODU

Space Diversity

XPIC (Cross Polarity)

Hot Standby

RF Frequency Aggregation

Application:

Broadcasting STL/TSL/ICR

Central Receive Backhaul

Studio-Studio

The Nulinx-IP Flex is a point-to-point bi-directional microwave link that

brings the high reliability and scalability of carrier grade microwave to

broadcasters. The Nulinx-IP supports data rates as high as 600 Mbps in a 30

MHz Part 101 channel using a single set of antennas, and as high as 1200

Mbps using MIMO technology. It operates with as little as 75 MHz trans-

mit/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 42 GHz, IMT’s Nulinx-IP Flex has the flexibility and expandabil-

ity to grow with the users needs.

As broadcasters transition from ASI to IP program transport, the Nulinx IP

flex provides a no compromise scalable solution, with high data rates, ex-

cellent quality of service controls, and a host of future proof features that

provide a simple pathway to backhaul and STL modernization. Because

most features are software key enabled, you buy only what you need

now. Additional bandwidth can be added later as needed.

As auxiliary spectrum becomes more and more scarce, making maximum

use of available channel space is essential. The Nulinx-IP Flex offers adap-

tive modulation constellations up to 2048 QAM, so more bits move in the

same amount of spectrum. Adaptive modulation nearly eliminates outages

when atmospheric conditions, such as heavy rain, do not support the high-

est data rates. Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) controls insure that es-

sential program traffic continues to flow. Header deduplication and other

built-in data compression techniques offer greater throughput in the same

spectrum space.

Nulinx-IP Flex all indoor consists of a 1 RU RF tray that holds the two

complete transceivers and a 1 RU modem shelf. Legacy ASI traffic is sup-

ported through a special transparent ASI to IP multiplexer that requires no

PID remapping. Up to four ASI streams may be transported in each direc-

tion.

IMTs delivers the industry’s most cost-effective and high-capacity solu-

tions for all backhaul and STL modernization challenges.

System Selection

Nulinx-IP’s versatile system of modems, RF units and software features, satisfies the re-

quirements for any point to point link. Regardless of whether an all indoor, all outdoor or

split configuration is best for your application, Nulinx-IP is the solution.

Modem units

The Nulinx-IP modem units s are available in several configurations, including a 1RU non

modular solution, a 1RU modular version and a 2RU modular version. Each version builds

upon it predecessors capabilities.

The IP-20G is a 1 RU non-modular modem for users not requiring a built

-in ASI interface. It supports two full duplex modems, making it perfect

for hot standby applications or as a relay point in multihop systems. The

IP-20G is used in conjunction with all-indoor and outdoor RF Units. It

supports Ethernet speeds up to 500 Mbps per carrier. It supports up to

16 T1/E1 interfaces. The unit supports 5 GPIO programmable contacts.

The IP-20GX is a modular version of the IP-20G. The IP-20GX

supports all the same features as the IP-20G with added support

for an integrated ASI multiplexer card, IP-ASI.

The IP-20A is a fully modular modem shelf that is available as a 2 RU profile.

The IP-20A expands the modularity of the IP-20GX, making it ideal for highly

reliable point to multi-point hubs. The IP-20A supports up to 10 carriers in

one shelf and redundant line cards.

The IP-ASI is an expansion card designed to seamlessly integrate ASI connectivity into the IP

-20GX and IP-20A. The IP-ASI card enables up to 4 programmable ASI signals to be trans-

mitted though the Nulinx-IP. Each of the four ASI connections are independently programma-

ble as input or output. The ASI output port is configurable to pass ASI exactly as sent or setup to rate converted to a specific

output rate. The ASI fixed rate mode is extremely useful when driving downstream devices. If the incoming ASI signal is in-

consistent or intermittent, the Nulinx radio will shelter downstream devices from the intermittent sources. This leads to im-

proved overall system recover time and consistent reliability.

RF Units

The Nulinx-IP RF units are available in several configurations. In-

cluding an all-indoor version or an outdoor-version.

The Nulinx IP RFU-A is a traditional all-indoor radio shelf for use in

the 6-11 GHz Bands. Power outputs to 35 dBm at QPSK as

measured at the branching output flange. The RFU-A supports

up to two full duplex RF modules including the RF branching net-

work. This feature enables a 1RU RF configuration that flexible

supports Hot Standby, XPIC and multicarrier systems available

from a compact 1RU rack.

The Nulinx IP RFU-HP is a high power outdoor version of the

RFU-A. The RFU-HP supports all the features of the RFU-A in a unique flexible weatherized package. The RFU

-HP sports a unique quick mounting feature enabling tower climbers or installers to quickly add and remove addition channel

support easily. Multi-unit rack mounting kit available or use tower mounted at the antenna. Modem and RF unit may be sepa-

rated by up to 1000’ using RG-8 type coax.

The Nulinx IP RFU-C is an outdoor unit for use in all Part 74 and Part 101 bands (6GHz-42GHz). Power output of up to +26

dBm at QPSK as measured at the branching network output flange. The RFU-C supports up to two full duplex RF modules

including the RF branching network. This feature enables a single tower mounted radio configuration that flexible supports

Hot Standby, XPIC and multicarrier systems available from a compact single weather proof enclosure. The RFU-C may be

Nulinx-IP Point-to-Point Hybrid IP/ASI microwave radio

RF Unit(s)

Modem Unit(s)

<1m-1000ft Separation

IP-20G Basic IP

only Modem

IP-20Gx 1RU Modu-lar Modem

IP-20A 2RU Modu-lar Modem

Modem Unit(s)

RFU-A All Indoor Ra-

dio unit

RFU-C Indoor

Radio Unit

RF Unit(s)

RFU-HP Outdoor

Radio Unit

25 MHz Channel Data Rate and Receiver Thresholds

RFU-A and RFU-HP Covers 5.8 GHz through 11 GHz

RFU-C Covers all bands from 5.8 GHz through 38 GHz

Modulation Data Rate 6 GHz 7-10 GHz 11-15 GHz 18 GHz 23 GHz 24 UL GHz 26 GHz 28 GHz 31-38 GHz

QPSK 43 -89.0 -88.5 -90.0 -89.0 -88.5 -83.0 -87.5 -85.5 -86.5

8 PSK 65 -83.5 -83.0 -84.5 -83.5 -83.0 -77.5 -82.0 -80.0 -81.0

16 QAM 88 -82.0 -81.5 -83.0 -82.0 -81.5 -76.0 -80.5 -78.5 -79.5

32 QAM 117 -78.5 -78.0 -79.5 -78.5 -78.0 -72.5 -77.0 -75.0 -76.0

64 QAM 143 -75.5 -75.0 -76.5 -75.5 -75.0 -69.5 -74.0 -72.0 -73.0

128 QAM 173 -72.5 -72.0 -73.5 -72.5 -72.0 -66.5 -71.0 -69.0 -70.0

256 QAM 197 -69.5 -69.0 -70.5 -69.5 -69.0 -63.5 -68.0 -66.0 -67.0

512 QAM 217 -67.0 -66.5 -68.0 -67.0 -66.5 -61.0 -65.5 -63.5 -64.5

1024 QAM (Strong FEC) 231 -64.0 -63.5 -65.0 -64.0 -63.5 -58.0 -62.5 -60.5 -61.5

1024 QAM (Light FEC) 245 -63.5 -63.0 -64.5 -63.5 -63.0 -57.5 -62.0 -60.0 -61.0

2048 QAM 263

-59.5 -59 -60.5 -59.5 -59.0 -53.5 -58.0 -56.0 -57.0

30 MHz Channel Data Rate and Receiver Thresholds

RFU-A and RFU-HP Covers 5.8 GHz through 11 GHz

RFU-C Covers all bands from 5.8 GHz through 38 GHz

Modulation Data Rate 6 GHz 7-10 GHz 11-15 GHz 18 GHz 23 GHz 24 UL GHz 26 GHz 28 GHz 31-38 GHz

QPSK 52 -89.0 -88.5 -89.0 -88.0 -87.5 -82.0 -86.5 -84.5 -85.5

8 PSK 76 -83.5 -83.0 -83.5 -82.5 -82.0 -76.5 -81.0 -79.0 -80.0

16 QAM 107 -82.0 -81.5 -82.0 -81.0 -80.5 -75.0 -79.5 -77.5 -78.5

32 QAM 140 -78.5 -78.0 -78.5 -77.5 -77.0 -71.5 -76.0 -74.0 -75.0

64 QAM 173 -75.5 -75.0 -75.5 -74.5 -74.0 -68.5 -73.0 -71.0 -72.0

128 QAM 208 -72.5 -72.0 -72.5 -71.5 -71.0 -65.5 -70.0 -68.0 -69.0

256 QAM 239 -69.5 -69.0 -69.5 -68.5 -68.0 -62.5 -67.0 -65.0 -66.0

512 QAM 255 -67.5 -67.0 -67.5 -66.5 -66.0 -60.5 -65.0 -63.0 -64.0

1024 QAM (Strong FEC) 278 -64.0 -63.5 -64.0 -63.0 -62.5 -57.0 -61.5 -59.5 -60.5

1024 QAM (Light FEC) 295 -63.0 -62.5 -63.0 -62.0 -61.5 -56.0 -60.5 -58.5 -59.5

2048 QAM 321 -59.5 -59.0 -59.5 -58.5 -58.0 -55.0 -57.0 -55.0 -56.0

Nulinx-IP Point-to-Point Hybrid IP/ASI microwave radio

RFU-A and RFU-HP Power Output (dBm post branching)

Modulation 6 GHz 7 GHz 8 GHz 11 GHz

QPSK 35 34 34 32

8 PSK 35 34 34 32

16 QAM 35 34 34 32

32 QAM 35 33 33 32

64 QAM 35 33 33 32

128 QAM 34 33 33 32

256 QAM 34 33 33 32

512 QAM 33 32 32 31

1024 QAM 32 31 31 30

2048 QAM 30 29 29 28

RFU-C Power Output (dBm at output flange)

Modulation 6L-8 GHz 11-15 GHz 18-23 GHz 24 GHz UL 26 GHz 28 GHz 31 GHz 32 GHz 36 GHz 38 GHz

QPSK 26 24 22 0 21 14 16 18 12 18

8 PSK 26 24 22 0 21 14 16 18 12 18

16 QAM 25 23 21 0 20 14 15 17 11 17

32 QAM 24 22 20 0 19 14 14 16 10 16

64 QAM 24 22 20 0 19 14 14 16 10 16

128 QAM 24 22 20 0 19 14 14 16 10 16

256 QAM 22 20 18 0 17 12 12 14 8 14

512 QAM 22 20 18 -1 17 9 12 14 10 14

1024 QAM 21 19 17 -3 16 8 11 13 9 13

2048 QAM 19 17 15 0 14 6 9 11 7 11

Available Nulinx IP Frequency Bands

6 Lower 5.85-6.45 GHz

6 Upper 6.4-7.125 GHz

7 7.1-7.9 GHz

8 7.7-8.5 GHz

11 10.7-11.7 GHz

15 14.4-15.35 GHz

18 17.7-19.7 GHz

23 21.2-23.65 GHz

24 (Unlicensed) 24.0-24.25 GHz

26 24.2-26.5 GHz

28 27.35-29.5 GHz

31 31 -31.5 GHz

38 37-40 GHz

Nulinx-IP Point-to-Point Hybrid IP/ASI microwave radio

RFU-A All Indoor Ra-

dio unit

RFU-C Indoor

Radio Unit

RF Unit(s)

RFU-HP Outdoor

Radio Unit