Satellite equipment maker launches own chipset
Global Invacom has developed a chip-set that allows satellite equipment makers to design one programmable system for all global markets for the first time. The Romeo & Juliet chips work together to provide all the bandwidth from a satellite dish via a fiberoptic network to a switch or a termination unit.
Global Invacom invented the widely used FibreIRS technology that distributes satellite TV from a wide-band LNB or optical LNB around apartment blocks and multi-dwelling units (MDUs). Romeo is a wide band amplifier, while the programmable Juliet down-converter supports all the global frequency plans, avoiding the need for a separate discrete design for each region.
The chipset also supports a modular design so that TV feeds from extra satellites can be added to a base unit sharing a controller and power. This allows property developers to install a network for one satellite and installers can easily add new ones for customers to watch TV from around the world.
“The Romeo & Juliet chip-set enables single programmable FibreIRS compatible satellite TV service distribution products to be software configurable for any of the many satellite TV frequency plans used in the world,” said Malcolm Burrell, Technical Director and technical lead on the chip-set development.
The company was formed from the merger of two UK companies but is headquartered in Singapore and is the major manufacturer of FibreIRS systems but want to open that up to other box makers.The company also provides prototyping and contract manufacturing services.
“Opening up the global FibreIRS market to all OEMs is a great opportunity for the satellite TV industry because single programmable global products radically reduce manufacturing proliferation meaning cost reductions and increased ROI,” said Ian Walsh, VP Business Development for the chip-set.
Global Invacom last week announced it is looking to raise S$18m (€10.5m) by listing new shares on London’s AIM junior stock exchange.
www.globalinvacom.com
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