Edge 6500R Digitizer
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High-Bandwidth Missions Require Scalable, Distributed, and Virtualized RF Digitization
The rapid rise of high-throughput satellites, multi-orbit constellations, and cloud-based ground systems demands RF digitization solutions that support extremely wide bandwidths without being constrained by analog cabling, physical proximity, or specialized hardware at antenna sites. Traditional RF transport architectures cannot efficiently handle multi-hundred-MHz channels or support the distributed, virtualized operations required by today’s satellite networks.
The OpenSpace® Edge 6500R series eliminates these limits by digitizing 500 MHz to 3 GHz of RF spectrum in real-time and transporting it as fully standards-based DIFI or VITA-49 IP packets across any network—preserving timing, signal fidelity, and waveform integrity over any distance. Acting as a high-bandwidth on-ramp to virtual ground operations, Edge 6500R enables centralized data-center processing, cloud-based DSP, and seamless integration with the OpenSpace Platform for dynamic multi-satellite, multi-orbit missions. It reduces infrastructure footprint, minimizes on-site RF complexity, and delivers carrier-grade throughput to meet modern mission requirements.
High-Capacity Digitization for Virtualized, Cloud-Ready Satellite Ground Systems
The OpenSpace Edge 6500R series combines massive RF bandwidth, cloud-native compatibility, and assured data transport to support next-generation ground networks.
Digitizes 500 MHz to 3 GHz of RF spectrum in real-time for high-throughput missions.
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Eliminates distance limits with DIFI/VITA-49 digital RF transport over any IP network.
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Scalable architecture supporting 1 to 3 digitizers and up to 6 channels of 500 MHz each.
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Acts as an on-ramp to cloud-based or virtualized signal processing environments.
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Provides enhanced DSP for Monics® carrier monitoring and interference detection.
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Supports satID® digital signal processing for fast, accurate RF geolocation (within ~5 km).
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Reduces SWaP: less power, fewer cables, minimized installation footprint.
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Designed for enterprise resilience and high-traffic-rate operations.
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Kratos Offers a Family of Digitizers to Meet Your Narrowband and Wideband Applications
OpenSpace Platform
Fully virtualized ground system supporting dynamic multi-orbit, multi-satellite operations
SpectralNet Narrowband
Digitize up to 54 MHz of RF spectrum in real-time
SpectralNet Wideband
Digitize from 500 MHz up to 1 GHz of RF spectrum in real-time
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