We’re delighted to announce that YTTEK will participate in the European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC) and the 6G Summit 2024, which will take place from June 3 to June 6 in Antwerp, Belgium. It’s always an honor for YTTEK to attend this event and collaborate with the European academic and industrial sectors to push the boundaries of next-generation communication technology. YTTEK’s wireless research equipment is a powerful tool for wireless research. 

 

At EuCNC and the 6G Summit 2024 event, YTTEK will showcase two exciting products from our LABLINK series, which are specifically designed for wireless technology research and development. 

 

Liquid Crystal Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface: Y.RIS 

Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS) is always a hot topic in next-generation communication research. Y.RIS is our exclusive liquid crystal based RIS system, operating at 28 GHz within the mmWave spectrum. Controlled by PluSDR, this system flexibly redirects mmWave signals within a precise 120-degree range. Y.RIS is a crucial innovation that enhances the coverage of mmWave signals. 

 

Software-Defined Radio Platform: PluSDR 

Reliable signal generation and analysis equipment are essential in wireless research. PluSDR is our ultra-high bandwidth Software-Defined Radio (SDR) platform, supporting frequencies from 10 MHz up to 9 GHz. It has two independent transmitter and receiver channels, each capable of handling up to 400 MHz bandwidth. This high-performance SDR platform is ideal for validating communication algorithms, over-the-air (OTA) testing, and developing communication prototypes. Plus, with integrated CCSDS protocol support, PluSDR is a powerhouse for satellite communication research and development. 

 

We’re also excited to showcase the powerful applications of Y.RIS and Y.FORCE in joint communication and sensing (JCAS) research. If you’re attending EuCNC & 6G Summit 2024, be sure to stop by our booth to learn more about how our products are shaping the future of next-generation communication research. We can’t wait to see you there! 

 

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Leveraging our expertise in communication algorithms and hardware-software integration, YTTEK is actively developing space communication systems, including the X-Band satellite communication payload Y.LOAD S, the Ka/K band user terminal antenna array Y.BEAM, and the X-Band high-speed satellite modem Y.FORCE S showcased at Satellite 2024.

The X-Band high-speed satellite modem Y.FORCE S is the optimal tool for receiving and analyzing low-earth orbit satellite signals. It offers a bandwidth of 500MHz and adopts the CCSDS-131.0-B-4 and CCSDS 132.0-B-1 communication protocols. Y.FORCE S’s customizable specifications enable it to meet specific communication requirements better. This device is also expected to support the DVB S2 communication protocol next year.

 

YTTEK is pleased with the attention garnered by Satellite 2024, which has contributed to advancements in the space industry. For the full report, please click on the following link from the Central News Agency.

Chinese release https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202403200179.aspx

Eng version https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202403200017

Video https://youtu.be/FnhZwznuSZM?si=sjFutDV6pS1pXWqJ

 

YTTEK will debut our high-speed satellite modem, Y.FORCE S, at the Satellite 2024 conference and exhibition. This event serves as a critical connection point within the global satellite industry, and the unveiling of our new product at this event marks a significant accomplishment for YTTEK, showcasing our technological expertise and prowess in satellite communication.  

 

YTTEK’s Y.FORCE S is a SDR-based satellite signal analysis and reception equipment with recorder and real-time analysis capabilities for the ground station. It offers robust error correction algorithms to ensure data integrity and reliability, even in challenging transmission conditions. Applications range from satellite communication and space exploration to geographical information systems. Below are several critical benefits of Y.FORCE S.  

  

Tolerating and Correcting High Sampling Clock Errors 

Y.FORCE S possesses the capability to tolerate and correct high sampling clock errors. This feature allows Y.FORCE S to detect and adjust the frequency of the sampling clock, ensuring precise signal sampling.  

 

Dynamic Frequency Tracking 

Y.FORCE S excels at tracking real-time dynamic frequency offsets over a wide range, particularly useful during satellite movement. This allows Y.FORCE S to continuously monitor and adjust to fluctuations in signal frequency, ensuring seamless and accurate communication even in dynamic satellite environments.  

 

Extensive and Precise Frequency Error Estimation and Compensation 

When handling satellite communication, which typically involves significant central frequency errors, Y.FORCE S’s capability to perform extensive and precise estimation and compensation of these errors ensures the maintenance of a stable communication link amidst various frequency fluctuations and interferences. This proficiency ensures the accuracy and reliability of data transmission between Y.FORCE S and satellites. 

 

Attenuation Compensation 

Due to the beamforming and rapid mobility characteristics of satellite communication, Y.FORCE S incorporates attenuation compensation technology to ensure signal stability. By accurately calculating attenuation and gain, it guarantees the efficient operation of satellite communication. 

 

Software Upgradability & Customizability 

Benefiting from Y.FORCE S’s hardware implementation using FPGA and its software deployed on servers, along with RF capabilities featuring wide bandwidth and extensive frequency range settings, future software upgrades and even replacement with custom communication specifications can be easily facilitated. 

 

Wide Frequency Range and Bandwidth  

 Y.FORCE S boasts a wide frequency range from 10MHz to 9GH (covering the X-Band), ensuring seamless compatibility with diverse satellite communication systems and frequencies. Equipped with two transmit and two receive RF paths, each supporting a bandwidth of 500MHz, the Y.FORCE S offers substantial data transmission capacity, ideally suited for efficiently handling large volumes of data.  

 

CCSDS Standards, Various Modulation and Coding Options  

Y.FORCE S adheres to industry standards, adopting CCSDS-131.0-B-4 and CCSDS 132.0-B-1 for communication protocols. It offers a wide array of modulation options, including QPSK, OQPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 16QAM, 32APSK, 64-APSK, 4D-8PSK-TCM, and CCSDS-132.0-B-1 supports all MCSs.  Additionally, Y.FORCE S provides versatile coding options aligned with CCSDS standards, encompassing convolutional codes (1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8), RS codes (223,255), (239,255), turbo codes, and LDPC codes (7136/8160, AR4JA).  

 

High Baud Rate and RF Record Capability  

Y.FORCE S offers a maximum baud rate of 400Msps, ensuring rapid and efficient data transfer crucial for real-time or high-data-rate applications. It can also function as an RF recorder, capable of recording I/Q raw data at speeds of up to 500Msps for continuous periods of 600 seconds depending on customizable memory options, which can be expanded to meet specific requirements. This feature positions Y.FORCE S as a valuable tool for conducting in-depth analysis of satellite communication.  

  

YTTEK is dedicated to delivering precise satellite communication solutions customized to meet the distinct requirements of diverse enterprises. We offer a range of collaboration options, encompassing standard product sales, product customization, and technical cooperation, all designed to accommodate enterprises of different scales and types. YTTEK will showcase the high-speed satellite modem Y.FORCE S at Satellite 2024, Taiwan  Space, booth 2343.

 

Y.FORCE S Specifications

 

Next-Gen YTTEK’s K / Ka band Communication Antenna Technology Adopted by AUO Smart Cockpit Solution

 

Amidst the surge in new energy vehicles and the burgeoning field of low-earth orbit satellite communications, YTTEK, a pioneer in wireless communication technology, is gearing up to unveil its revolutionary in-car low-earth orbit satellite communication technology. At the heart of YTTEK’s innovation lies software-defined radio (SDR), seamlessly integrated with exceptional millimeter-wave communication capabilities, ushering in a new era of communication. This technology addresses the challenge of providing stable wireless signals for moving cabins when conventional ground communication infrastructure falls short. Leveraging low-earth orbit satellites, YTTEK ensures seamless communication transmission, liberating automotive connectivity from the constraints of ground-based stations. This breakthrough opens avenues for Over-The-Air (OTA) remote updates, high-definition map downloads, and serves as the bedrock for Level 5 autonomous driving. Embraced by AUO, this groundbreaking technology will take stage at CES 2024, showcasing its potential in redefining the future of connectivity for smart cockpit. YTTEK’s communication concept for the future of smart mobility promises passengers an uninterrupted communication experience, even in the absence of ground-based wireless signals.

 

Y.LOAD Satellite Payload and Y.BEAM K / Ka band Antenna’s Innovative Integration

YTTEK leverages a software-defined design approach to provide high flexibility, stability, and configurability, enabling devices to adapt to diverse communication scenarios and meet the varied needs of customers. YTTEK introduces the groundbreaking integration of the all-new Y.LOAD S satellite communication payload with the Y.BEAM automotive low-earth orbit satellite antenna. This technology has been adopted by AUO for display in their smart Cockpit showcase vehicle. The Y.BEAM K / Ka band antenna features optimized design, balancing antenna size, weight, directionality, and performance to meet the demands of efficiency in the vehicular environment. This integrated solution exemplifies best practices in wireless communication engineering and automotive integration engineering, achieving seamless communication between automobiles and satellites. Extending applications beyond vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication, it further encompasses vehicle-to-satellite (V2S) communication.

 

YTTEK’s In-House Developed Software-Defined Radio Satellite Payload Set for Space Mission with Flight Heritage

YTTEK, a powerhouse in algorithmic signal processing, communication protocol expertise, and standardization, backed by a proficient Software-Defined Radio (SDR) software development core, is gearing up for the space launch of its autonomous Y.LOAD S satellite communication payload. This milestone marks the attainment of Flight Heritage for the company. The development introduces a compact 10x10x5 cm^3 satellite-sized module, demonstrating exceptional efficiency and stability in satellite communication. YTTEK places paramount importance on privacy, fortifying Y.LOAD S against potential cyber threats, making it an indispensable component for secure space communication. YTTEK’s internally developed Y.BEAM features Beamforming technology with an Electronic Scanning Array (ESA) antenna, seamlessly integrating ground user device baseband for a lightweight and easily integrable module, particularly tailored for vehicle designs.

 

With over a decade of accumulated expertise in wireless communication, YTTEK remains dedicated to creating cutting-edge integrated solutions, set to be unveiled at CES 2024. For further details, please explore our website to witness YTTEK’s realization of endless possibilities for the future of intelligent mobility.

2023 TADTE -「Taiwan Space Pavilion」

Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 (Area K and J)

Sep. 14th ~ Sep. 16th

 

2023 Taipei Aeospace & Defense Technology Exhibition is jointly organized by TASA, ITRI, and several other organizations. In order to promote Taiwan’s space industry to the world, YTTEK will showcase communication equipment specifically designed for satellites, adding an element of interest to the exhibition.

YTTEK’s state-of-the-art solution redefines ground station communication for X-band satellite connectivity. Y.FORCE S is poised to revolutionize ground station communication in the realm of X-band satellite connectivity. Here are some of its remarkable features:

• Versatile Frequency Range: Covering an extensive frequency range from 10MHz to 9GHz, Y.FORCE S is the go-to solution for diverse communication needs.
• Dual Transmit and Receive Paths: Y.FORCE S offers not one but two transmit and two receive RF paths, each boasting a remarkable 400MHz bandwidth, ensuring robust and high-speed communication with X-band satellites.
• High-Speed Data Transfer: With a maximum Baud rate of 400Msps, Y.FORCE S guarantees lightning-fast data transfer for both receive and transmit operations.
• CCSDS Compatibility: Y.FORCE S seamlessly integrates into established satellite communication protocols with support for industry-standard CCSDS-131.0-B-4 and CCSDS 132.0-B-3.
• Proven Performance: Y.FORCE S has a track record of successfully decoding data from renowned satellites, including Taiwan’s Formosat-5, USA’s Landsat-8, and Landsat-9, attesting to its reliability in real-world applications.
• RF Recording: Y.FORCE S doubles as an RF recorder, supporting up to 500Msps of I/Q raw data recording for up to 600 seconds, facilitating in-depth satellite communication analysis.

YTTEK invites attendees at TADTE 2023 to explore the future of ground station communication with Y.FORCE S. The YTTEK team will be available to provide insights, answer questions, and demonstrate the capabilities of this cutting-edge solution.

Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your satellite communication capabilities with YTTEK’s Y.FORCE S. Visit our booth at TADTE 2023, and let’s shape the future of satellite communication together.

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