MAX SX8 DVB-S/S2/S2X PCIe tuner Card
The Digital Devices MAX SX8 is a tuner card with 8 HDTV tuners on a single card with a PCIe connector.
The high density of the design and the choice to select the operating mode, as well as Unicable®1 and JESS®2 support and only 7 watt power consumption, make the card ideal and flexible for DVB-S/S2/S2X applications.
DVB-S/S2/S2X tuner
4 satellite-inputs
up to 8 multi-standard demodulators
S2X Features
Short Frames
Long Frames
ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation)
VCM (Variable Coding and Modulation)
MIS (Multiple Input Streams)
Annex M
Channel Bonding (S2X)
Maximum baud rate of 500 Mbit/s
up to 2 slices
Maximum DVB-S2/S2X LDPC-baud rate for all 8 tuners: 720 Mbit/s.
Symbol Rates QPSK:~954 MSym
8PSK/8APSK:864 MSym
16APSK:64.54 MSym
32APSK:51.64 MSym
64APSK:434 MSym
128APSK:36.854 MSym
256APSK:32.254 MSym
Annex M:500MSym
4 Maximum DVB-S2/S2X LDPC bitrate is limited to 720 Mbit/s. This bitrate is defined as symbol rate * bits/symbol, i.e. 8PSK 30 Msymbols = 90 Mbit/s. The used bitrate is dynamically allocated by the driver. DVB-S channels don’t contribute to the limit.
Sensitivity (@25MSym):QPSK
11/45:-89 dBm (20 dBµV)
QPSK 1/2:-86 dBm (23 dBµV)
8PSK 9/10:-77 dBm (32 dBµV)256APSK
3/4:-69 dBm (40 dBµV)
Additional Features
Strong signal immunity: > 106 dbµV (-6 dBm)
Isolation: 65 dB – 80 dB depending on signal strength
DiSEeqC 2.0 Support
Unicable® SCR/Cenelec EN50494
Supports up to 8 tuners with just one antenna cable using Unicable®/SCR/CENELEC EN50494 compliant LNB or multi switch.
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Max SX8 Pro (48) – 8 Tuner TV Card – DVB-S2DVB-S2X Full Spectrum
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TBS5927 Professional DVB-S2 Satellite TV Tuner USB Box
TBS5927 is a Professional-level digital satellite TV Tuner box with USB2.0 connection to PC. TBS5927 not only supports normal DVB-S2/DVB-S QPSK, 8PSK, which is supported by normal satellite receivers, but also ACM, VCM, Multi Input Stream, 16APSK and 32APSK mode, Multiple Generic Stream
Description
TBS5927 is a Professional level digital satellite TV Tuner box with USB 2.0 connection to a PC. TBS5927 supports not only normal DVB-S2/DVB-S QPSK, 8PSK, which are supported by normal satellite receivers, but also ACM, VCM, Multi Input Stream, 16APSK and 32APSK mode, Multiple Generic Stream, Combined Single Generic & Single TS, which most satellite receiving devices can’t support. The built in hardware blind scan feature allows scanning of unknown satellite transponders with symbol rates as low as 200 ksps, while most satellite receiving devices can receive no less than 1 msps symbol rate. With the use of dedicated TBS tools, those special streams can be captured. Both Windows BDA driver and Linux driver are provided.
Main Features:
EUMETCast Compatibility
DVB-S2/S Transponders Receiving
CCM, VCM,ACM and Multi Input Stream Support
Watch & record satellite TV/ radio programs onPC
Wide range symbol rates support from 200Ksps to 45Msps
High-speed Data download via Satellite
Unicable/One Cable compatible
Blindscansupport
High reliability
Specification
TBS6903-X Professional DVB-S2X Dual Tuner PCI Card
Product Description
TBS6903-X is a professional-level digital satellite TV tuner card with a PCI Express interface. TBS6903-X supports not only normal DVB-S2X/S2/DVB-S QPSK, 8PSK, which is supported by normal satellite receivers, but also CCM, ACM, VCM, 16APSK, 32APSK, Multiple Transport Stream, Multiple Generic Stream, Combined Single Generic & Single TS, which most satellite receiving devices can’t support. With the use of dedicated TBS tools, those special streams can be captured. The two advanced DVB-S2/S tuners enable you to watch TV channels from one satellite transponder while recording channels from different satellite transponders from another tuner at the same time.
“TBS 6903X GSE packets” in the context of CrazyScan refers to a specific type of data packet captured from a TBS 6903X satellite TV tuner card, which can be analyzed using the CrazyScan software to decode and view information about the satellite signal, including details like the program stream, transport stream, and other technical parameters, particularly focusing on the “GSE” (Generic Stream Encapsulation) format, which allows for advanced data transmission on satellite signals. [1, 2]
Key points about this phrase: [2, 3]
• TBS 6903X: This is a model of a professional-grade DVB-S2X dual tuner card manufactured by TBS, commonly used for capturing satellite TV signals on a PC. [2, 3]
• GSE packets: “GSE” stands for “Generic Stream Encapsulation,” a specific data format used in satellite broadcasting that allows for flexible transmission of various types of content, including multiple video streams, audio streams, and data streams within a single signal. [2]
• CrazyScan is a popular software application used for scanning and analyzing digital TV signals, particularly for satellite TV, and can be used to decode and view the information contained within GSE packets captured from a TBS 6903X card. [1, 2]
What does analyzing TBS 6903X GSE packets with CrazyScan do? [2]
• Detailed signal analysis: Users can examine the structure of the GSE packets to understand how the satellite signal is formatted, including details like the number of transport streams, video and audio codecs used, and other technical parameters.
• Advanced troubleshooting: By analyzing GSE packets, users can identify potential issues with their satellite reception, like signal quality problems or incorrect settings on the satellite dish.
• Specialized content capture: In cases where a broadcast uses GSE to encapsulate unique data or content, CrazyScan allows users to extract and analyze this specific information. [2]
Main Features:
DVB-S2X/S2 dual tuner
Watch & record satellite TV/Radio programs on PC
CCM, VCM, ACM, and Multi-Input Stream support
Generic stream mode Support
Blind scan support
EPG (Electronic Program Guide) support
Unicable/one cable compatible
High-speed data download via satellite
Applications:
Data receiving
IPTV streaming
Media monitoring
GSE Generic Stream Encapsulation
Protocol a link layer that provides multiplexing mechanism TP data.
Specification:
Model TBS6903-X
Connection PCI-express
2x RF in
DVB-S/S2/S2X
DVB-S/S2 QPSK 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
8PSK 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
16APSK 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
32APSK 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
DVB-S2X QPSK 1/4,1/3, 2/5 (S2-MODCODs)
1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6
8/9, 9/10 (S2-MODCODs)
11/45, 4/15, 14/45, 7/15, 8/15, 32/45
8PSK 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9 (S2-MODCODs)
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 32/45
16APSK 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9 (S2-MODCODs)
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 3/5, 32/45
32APSK 2/3, 32/45
64APSK 32/45/L, 11/15, R/5E, 7/9
R/60, 4/5, R/62, 5/6
128APSK 3/4, 7/9, 29/45/L, 2/3/L
256APSK 31/45/L, 32/45, 11/15/L, 3/4
VCM, VCM, CCM Yes
Power consumption
Input/Power: 12V/7~15W
temperature 0°~ 60°
System Requirements Windows XP / Vista/ 7/8/10, Linux
Available PCI Express x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot
Package Contents 1* TBS6903-X
1* Power cable
Maximum symbol DVB-S2X/S2 rate limitations (Msymb/s)
Msymb/s Demod
QPSK 180
8PSK 120
16APSK 90
32APSK 72
64APSK 60
128APSK 51,42
256APSK 45
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TBS-6903_user_guide
DTA-2132 High-end satellite receiver for PCIe
Professional-grade satellite receiver card with high-quality RF measurements.
Ideal for satellite monitoring, modulator testing, and high-speed data distribution.
The card comes with full decoding and analysis of DVB Carrier ID (DVB-CID).
Features
FPGA-based DVB-S2/S2X demodulator (no CPU cycles consumed) with calibrated channel-power and MER measurement.
Supports VCM, ACM, MIS (multiple input streams), GS (generic stream) with access to baseband frames (BBFRAMEs) in L.3 format.
Hardware demodulator can be bypassed to obtain I/Q samples for recording or SDR.
Applications
Creating comprehensive satellite-network monitoring solutions for DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X.
Decoding and analysis of single or multiple DVB-CID signals, even when the satellite carrier interferes with other carriers.
Validation of DVB-S2/S2X/CID modulators.
High-speed satellite data distribution.
Block Diagram
The main path of the DTA-2132 consists of a wide-band L-band tuner, 12-bit I/Q analog-to-digital converter, DVB-S2/S2X demodulator and decoder, L.3 packetizer, FIFO, DMA controller, and PCIe interface. Constellation points are sampled after the demodulator, while LDPC error-rate and other statistics are gathered after the decoder.
A secondary I/Q path is used for multiple purposes: estimating the spectral characteristics of the input signal, DVB-CID demodulation, and sending I/Q samples to a user-space application for SDR, recording, or other purposes. A third path low-pass filters the I- and Q samples and estimates the signal power, corrected by calibration tables.
The DTA-2132 also contains an 18V/600mA LNB power inserter with over-current protection, as well as a DiSEqC-2.0 22-kHz LNB-control signal inserter. Finally, a temperature monitoring unit controls fan speed to keep the board cool.
Key Characteristics
RF frequency L band
950 to 2150MHz
Constellation Up to 256APSK/APSK-L
Symbol rate Up to 72MBd
Data rate Up to 425Mbps
Measurements RF level: -80 to -20dBm
MER: 3 to 35dB
Constellation diagram
Inputs and Outputs
RF in 75-Ω F female
PCI Express PCIe gen2 x4
Modulation Standards
Included with base product DVB-S2
DVB-S2X
DVB-CID
I/Q sample capturing
PC Support
OS
Windows 2k8/12/16
7, 8, 10
Linux ≥2.6.18, 3.x, 4.x
CPU Core i7-4xxx or above
Or AMD equivalent
Software
StreamXpert Our industry-standard transport-stream analyzer
DekTec SDKs Create your own application
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DTA-2132 Leaflet
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