A DYNAMIC MULTI-PROTOCOL INTERFACE FOR TT&C SATELLITE BASEBAND PROCESSOR

Abstract

This paper presents the architecture of a new dynamic multi-protocol network interface implemented on a TT&C satellite baseband processor. Today Ethernet is the main connection of the equipment in a satellite system. Various protocols are necessary to optimize support of data exchange and are implemented using several supports such as Serial lines, Ethernet or Internet. The capability to dynamically switch from one service to another, using the most adapted interface, is the key factor for a multi-mission, multi-satellite system.