Ethernet is increasingly being used in the aerospace and satcom markets due to its high scalability, redundancy, lower cost, and open standards based technology. Additionally, recent enhancements from a set of IEEE standards called Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) or with Time-Triggered Ethernet (TTE) from SAE AS6802, further enable Ethernet to be used in time-critical applications where low-latency, security and safety are paramount. (And Ethernet is also being successfully leveraged in commercial aviation to enable new higher-bandwidth hungry infotainment services.)
Aukua Systems recently launched the MGA8410, their next-generation Ethernet & IP test platform designed to accelerate and simplify complex Non-Terrestrial Network validation testing.
The MGA8410’s advanced FPGA-based architecture delivers the nanosecond precision, performance and repeatability required for testing Non-Terrestrial Networks, including support for Free Space Optics for line-of-sight comms.
At the core of the MGA8410 is Aukua’s unique 3-in-1 capability, integrating a Traffic Generator/Analyzer, Network Impairment Emulator, and Inline Packet Capture and Analyzer in one compact device. This consolidated approach eliminates the need for multiple tools, reduces setup complexity, expands use-case coverage, and significantly lowers overall test costs.
Test the following real-world conditions such as:
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The MGA8410 also introduces a breakthrough feature: the ability to simultaneously perform traffic generation and inline packet capture or network impairment emulation. This means engineers can use the Traffic Generator/Analyzer to test devices under specific conditions, such as jamming, throughput validation, and latency or jitter measurement while simultaneously capturing and analysing live data streams without interruption.
The MGA8410’s metrics can be run over ANY satellite modem with an Ethernet port supporting C-Band, Ka-Band, Ku-Band, X-Band etc.
In summary, by delivering precise, repeatable, real-world testing in a single, integrated solution, the MGA8410 helps teams accelerate development cycles, improve product quality, and build more resilient Satellite Communications Networks.
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Aukua NTN Introduction Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhqSHzfc4B0
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