The document outlines the evolution and features of the DVB-S2X satellite communication standard, highlighting its efficiency gains and performance improvements over previous DVB standards. It details the technical specifications, including modulation types, roll-off factors, and the advancements in clean channel technology and bonded carriers. The final sections illustrate real-world applications and collaborations, particularly in the context of broadcasting 4K UHD television via satellite.

1. DTH DSNG PROFESSIONAL VSAT MOBILE
Shaping the Future of
DVB-S2X
Steven Soenens
Vice President
Product and Market Management
ssoe@newtec.eu
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2. DVB-S2X
History Features Comparison DVB-S2X in Action!

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Raw efficiency (bps/Hz allocated BW)
CNR in allocated BW [=Rs x (1+RO)] in (dB)
DVB-S2X
Some history
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Better Receive Conditions
Higher Efficiency

4. DVB HISTORY
DVB-S
• 5 MODCODS
• 1 framesize (188 byte)
• 35% Roll off
• Up to QPSK 7/8
• Es/No : 4,15 8,48 dB
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• 1994
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Raw efficiency (bps/Hz allocated BW)
CNR in allocated BW [=Rs x (1+RO)] in (dB)
DVB-S
(RO=35%)

5. DVB HISTORY
DVB-DSNG
• 10 MODCODS
• 1 framesize (188 byte)
• 25%,35% Roll off
• Up to 16QAM 7/8
• Es/No : 3,9 11,1 dB
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DVB-S
• 1994
DVB-DSNG
• 1999
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Raw efficiency (bps/Hz allocated BW)
CNR in allocated BW [=Rs x (1+RO)] in (dB)
DVB-DSNG
(RO=25%)
DVB-S
(RO=35%)

6. DVB HISTORY
DVB-S2
• 28 MODCODS
• 2 framesizes (short/normal)
• 20%, 25%,35% Roll off
• Up to 32APSK 9/10
• Es/No : 3,9 11,1 dB
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DVB-S
• 1994
DVB-DSNG
• 1999
DVB-S2
• 2005
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Raw efficiency (bps/Hz allocated BW)
CNR in allocated BW [=Rs x (1+RO)] in (dB)
DVB-S2
(RO=20%)
DVB-DSNG
(RO=25%)
DVB-S
(RO=35%)

7. DVB HISTORY
CLEAN CHANNEL
TECHNOLOGY
• Lower roll off
5%, 10%, 15%
• High side lobe suppression
• Improved C/N
• Advanced filter technology
Rented capacity
Rented capacity
Low Roll-Off: 5/10/15% Shared transponder
Up to 15%
Efficiency Gain
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Single Carrier
Multi Carrier
Endorsed by major
satellite operators
RO 20% RO 5%
Transponder
Transponder
Gain
Powerful Filter
Technology

8. DVB HISTORY
Clean Channel Technology
• Up to 15% higher efficiency
• New RO 5%, 10%, 15%
• Better spectral shape
Interoperable with
professional IRDs
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DVB-S
• 1994
DVB-DSNG
• 1999
DVB-S2
• 2005
Newtec
CCT
• 2011
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Raw efficiency (bps/Hz allocated BW)
CNR in allocated BW [=Rs x (1+RO)] in (dB)
Newtec
CCT
(RO=5%)
DVB-S2
(RO=20%)
DVB-DSNG
(RO=25%)
DVB-S
(RO=35%)

9. DVB HISTORY
Newtec S2 Extensions
• 87 MODCODS
• 1 framesize (normal)
• Optimized for Linear and non-
Linear
• Up to 64APSK 9/10
• RO: 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%,35%
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DVB-S
• 1994
DVB-DSNG
• 1999
DVB-S2
• 2005
Newtec
CCT
• 2011
Newtec S2
Extensions
• 2012
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Raw efficiency (bps/Hz allocated BW)
CNR in allocated BW [=Rs x (1+RO)] in (dB)
Newtec S2
Extensions
(RO=5%)
Newtec
CCT
(RO=5%)
DVB-S2
(RO=20%)
DVB-DSNG
(RO=25%)
DVB-S
(RO=35%)

10. DVB-HISTORY
DVB-S2X ... It’s Real!
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11. DVB HISTORY
DVB-S2X
• 116 MODCODS
• Up to 256APSK 11/15
• 3 framesizes (normal,short,
medium)
• Linear and non-Linear
• RO: 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%,35%
Backward compatible DVB-S2 mode
DVB-S
• 1994
DVB-DSNG
• 1999
DVB-S2
• 2005
Newtec
CCT
• 2011
Newtec S2
Extensions
• 2012
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• 2014
DVB-S2X
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Raw efficiency (bps/Hz allocated BW)
CNR in allocated BW [=Rs x (1+RO)] in (dB)
DVB-S2X
(RO=5%)
Newtec S2
Extensions
(RO=5%)
Newtec
CCT
(RO=5%)
DVB-S2
(RO=20%)
DVB-DSNG
(RO=25%)
DVB-S
(RO=35%)

12. IMPORTANT
PERFORMANCE
CHANGES
256APSK Constellation
(code rate 116/180)
Non-Linear
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13. IMPORTANT
FUNCTIONALITY
CHANGES
Bonding of DVB-S2X
carriers
• Combine multiple carriers as if they are one
• Transmite more UHDTV channels inless bandwidth
DVB-S2X
MODULATOR
S
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• Gains up to 20% in statistical multiplexing
• All receivers must take in all carriers of the bond
• Uses ISSY based time synchronization locked on the master S2X carrier
• Also possible to bond GSE/GSE –lite channels
STATMUX
STB
ENCODERS STB STB
STB
MPEG TS
MPEG TS
1/3
MPEG TS
2/3
MPEG TS
3/3

14. DVB-S2X PROFILES FIT FOR DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS
System configurations Broadcast Interactive DSNG Professional VL-SNR
QPSK N N N N N
8PSK N N N N N
16APSK N N N N N
32APSK N N N N N
64APSK O N N N O
128APSK NA O O N NA
256APSK NA O O N NA
FECFRAME (normal) N N N N N
FECFRAME (short) NA N O N N
VL-SNR N/A O O NA N
Super-frame N/A O O O O
Wideband header O O NA O O
GSE-HEM Mode N N N N N
Roll-off 15%; 10 %; 5% N N N N N
Channel bonding N NA NA O NA
VCM N N N N N
ACM NA N O O N
N = normative, O = optional, NA = not applicable,
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15. DVB-S2X EFFICIENCY GAINS

16. S2 EXTENSIONS
AND DVB-S2X
DEMYSTIFIED
DVB-S2X
5% R.O.
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20% R.O.
DVB-S2X
Delta improvement = ?

17. S2 EXTENSIONS
AND DVB-S2X
DEMYSTIFIED
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Delta improvement

18. S2 EXTENSIONS
AND DVB-S2X
DEMYSTIFIED
Delta improvement
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19. DVB-S2X IN ACTION !

20. DVB-S2X IN
ACTION
Also applicable for DTH !!!
Example setup
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S2X 33 Mbaud
(10% RO)
S2 27.5Mbaud
(25% RO)
1.5dB Es/No change,
4 additional modcods

21. 46.5 dBW
• Requested coverage (Egypt)
• EIRP footprint definitions
• DVB-S2 (27.5Mbaud; 25% RO) specific contours for 99.5% availability
• DVB-S2X (33Mbaud, 10%RO) specific contours for 99.5% availabilility
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16% higher bitrate
44 dBW
DVB-S2X i IN
ACTION
More granularity in
modcod selection
Example setup
8PSK 5/6
8PSK 3/4
Or smaller dishes !

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INTELSAT, BT,
ERICSSON, NEWTEC
AND SONY
MAKE 4K UHDTV A
COMMERCIAL
REALITY IN ASIA
(INTELSAT DEMO)
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23. 4K LIVE DEMONSTRATION FROM LONDON TO SINGAPORE VIA SATELLITE
1+1 DVB ASI at 92.645Mbps
SONY 4K
SR-R1000
INTELSAT
NAPA, CA
TELEPORT
4K TV@ BT
NEWTEC
MODULATOR
M6100
ERICSSON
RECEIVER
RX8200
NEWTEC
DEMOD
MDM6100
ERICSSON
RECEIVER
RX8200
INTELSAT
ONE
NETWORK
ERICSSON
ENCODERS
AVP2000
BT GLOBAL
MEDIA
NETWORK
BT GLOBAL
MEDIA
NETWORK
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IS-19
166.0°E
24C/24C
INTELSAT
DOWNLINK
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4K TV
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BT
FACILITYLINE
SWITCH
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NEWTEC
DEMOD
MDM6100
ERICSSON
RECEIVER
RX8200
4K TV
@ ERICSSON
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4K TV
@ SONY
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L=Level, Newtec @ L1 P2-01
4K ULTRA HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION
8 MEGAPIXELS (3840 X 2160) 59.94P
4:2:2, 10 bit

24. 4K WORLD FIRST DVB-S2X TRANSMISSION FROM KUALA LUMPUR TO
SINGAPORE
36MHz
32APSK 32/45
117.45 Mbps

25. 64 APSK : 30-40 Mbps in 9MHz slot !

26. DVB-S2X AVAILABILITY

27. DVB-S2X
NEWTEC
PRODUCTS
Shipments now !
M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator
MDM6100 Broadcast Satellite Modem
MDM6000 Satellite Modem
OM6000 OEM Boards
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