The Ellipse 2000 (ELP2000) compact DSNG encoder fully integrates MPEG-2 standard definition 4:2:2/4:2:0 and MPEG-4 AVC high definition 4:2:0 encoders/modulators in a 1RU unit. Designed specifically for digital satellite news gathering applications, the Ellipse 2000 provides professional broadcast-quality encoding and features a built-in DVB-S, DVB-S2, and DVB-DSNG modulator with L-Band and IF outputs. The robust and user-friendly Ellipse 2000 is ideal for mobile satellite news gathering vehicles and flyaway kits operating in the C, Ku, or Ka bands.
Technical specifications for RF output section
L-BAND Output
DVB-S - EN 300-421 QPSK
DVB-DSNG - EN 210 301 (optional) QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM
DVB-S2 - EN 302 307 (optional) QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK
Frequency 950-1750 MHz (50Hz steps)
Symbol Rate 50ksps - 15Msps
Roll-off 20%, 25%, and 35%
Output Power -50 dBm to -7 dBm (0.5 dB steps)
Spurious Level -65dBc@-10dBm
L-Band Monitoring Output Power -45dBm
L-Band Monitoring Output Frequency Transmit Frequency
Constant Code Rate Modulation (CCM)
Supports 16Kb and 64Kb FEC blocks
Supports pilot mode
External Block Up-Converter (BUC) support
DC Feed for BUC up to 24VDC 400mA
Selectable 10MHz reference clock (In-Band or external)
IF Output
DVB-S - EN 300-421 QPSK
DVB-DSNG - EN 210 301 (optional) QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM
DVB-S2 - EN 302 307 (optional) QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK
Frequency 50 - 180MHz (1 kHz steps)
Output Power -30dBm to 5dBm (0.5 dB steps)
Spurious Level -65dBc @ -10dBm
Selectable Output Impedance 50Ω / 75Ω
L-Band Monitoring Output Power - 45dBm
L-Band Monitoring Output Frequency 1080 MHz