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    Software-Based Satellite Modem - Blink AMI

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    Blink AMI is the ideal choice for satellite operators interested in using the AWS GS virtualized ground segment. Operators can send and receive DVB-S2/S2X and CCSDS signals from Earth observation satellites in real time, narrow- or wide-band, producing clean payload and cutting-edge reports.

    Overview

    Amphinicy Technologies has developed Blink Modem to enable anyone interested in Earth observation and space science to receive satellite payload data in real time - reliably, efficiently and conveniently. Blink AMI is a distribution of Blink Modem which allows operators convenient use with AWS GS. They can start and stop modem instances and other related infrastructure, minimizing cost and maximizing scalability.

    Blink is a real-time, high data rate, software-based satellite modem designed to run on standard servers. It moves digital signal processing from high-maintenance hardware to software. It can run on bare metal (e.g., a standard server or laptop) or virtual/cloud environments. Blink can bring previously impossible missions to life and make missions generally easier to manage, more productive and cheaper to set up and evolve.

    The default Blink AMI configuration provides support for the Suomi NPP mission. For configuring the modem for any other mission, please contact blink-support@amphinicy.com .

    Licensing for Blink AMI may be obtained at competitive prices via a private offer. For more information, please contact awsmarketplace@amphinicy.com .

    General support of CCSDS and DVB-S2/S2X protocols (including CCSDS over DVB-S2) and DVB-S2/S2X variable and adaptive coding and modulation (VCM, ACM) is available, along with DVB-S2/DVB-S2X uplink in CCM mode. For more details, please contact blink-support@amphinicy.com .

    Important note: The customer is responsible for determining if the product ordered suits their needs.

    Highlights

    • For custom pricing please contact awsmarketplace@amphinicy.com
    • Ultra-fast satellite data reception and analytics with up to 10Gbps output throughput
    • Up to 10Gbps throughput, multi-mission, CCSDS, DVB-S2/S2X, VCM and ACM support - Short lead times and affordable pricing

    Details

    Delivery method

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    64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

    Latest version

    Operating system
    Ubuntu 22.04

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    Software-Based Satellite Modem - Blink AMI

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    Cost/hour
    g4dn.2xlarge
    Recommended
    $20.00
    p5.48xlarge
    $20.00
    g4dn.metal
    $20.00
    p3.8xlarge
    $20.00
    p3.16xlarge
    $20.00
    p4d.24xlarge
    $20.00
    g5.2xlarge
    $20.00
    g5.4xlarge
    $20.00
    g4dn.xlarge
    $20.00
    g4dn.12xlarge
    $20.00

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    Refunds issued on case-by-case basis. Please contact Customer support with relevant details.

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    Delivery details

    64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

    Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

    An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.

    Version release notes

    New features:

    • Generic FEP service management utility
    • New command to reset FEP statistics
    • Automatic downsampling when signal is oversampled

    Improvements:

    • Upgraded to the Oct 30th 2025 version of Ubuntu 22.04
    • Upgraded Java 17
    • Upgraded TT&C support, in line with CCSDS 131.0-B-5
    • Support for both TM Pseudo-randomizers in line with CCSDS 131.0-B-5
    • More flexible FEP output configuration (output folders and reports)
    • 'minimal' output FEP parameter made consistent across standards (local storage vs. streaming)
    • Generic scrambler with support for configurable polynomials and seed
    • Improved output streaming logging
    • Improved FEP mission configuration validation
    • FEP log included in contact report
    • Introduced configurable acquisition start time
    • Contact report - added graph spectrum limits related to individual metadata
    • BER calculator extended to support initial number of skipping bits
    • 'processing.message' parameter added to DSP to hold last processing status
    • Improved modem dashboards
    • Added NIC DMA support
    • Improved Frequency Shifter throughput
    • Upgraded Frame Sanitiser to reduce false negatives
    • Improved CCSDS frame generator interface

    Fixes:

    • Contact report constellation graphs not visible in some cases
    • Output streaming flush timeout configuration
    • Mission configuration file not included in report when not in configuration folder
    • VCDU output streaming crash in edge scenarios
    • Contact report timeline graph not showing measurements
    • Incorrect default spectrum axes limits in report
    • Missing legend in the contact report constellation chart
    • Incorrect modcod representation in contact report
    • FEP crashing on charting metadata overload
    • Report link from graph to events not working in some cases
    • Timing sync anomaly when using very small buffers
    • Inconsistent RS frames stats across different buffer sizes
    • DVBS2(X) TX exception after Physical Layer Framer when modem input datarate exceeds target datarate
    • GMSK joint timing and phase recovery anomaly
    • Viterbi decoder can't be used in case of GMSK/CPFKS modulation

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    Vendor support

    Customer support includes assistance with: basic initial setup, refunds and other services, such as providing more technical and commercial information about Blink Modem. We respond within 5 working days. Customer support is accessible by email: blink-support@amphinicy.com . Additional support, including diagnosing reception issues, advising on optimal modem configuration, integration with third-party software, customization and similar can be provided under a separate contract.

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