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Proven 'COTS'
NSM-8448 Multiplexer supports concurrent data, video and voice
communications
 TriPoint
Global Communications' NSM-8448 Generation II Nodal Satellite
Multiplexer is an Enhanced Tactical Satellite Signal Processor
(ETSSP) that delivers cost-effective solutions to satellite
communication multiplexing demands. The field-proven NSM is a small,
lightweight synchronous time-division multiplexer that provides
aggregate interfaces to satellite modems and group interfaces to
terrestrial communications equipment.
In its standard mode, the NSM-8448
Generation II is interoperable with and operationally replaces the
legacy TD-1337 Tactical Satellite Signal Processor. In its enhanced
mode, the NSM-8448 is interoperable with MIDAS, T3 TSST, LMST and
GMT equipment. The NSM-8448 permits up to seven communication nodes
to be fully inter-connected. The unit provides one multiplexer and
up to six demultiplexers to support point-to-point, hub-spoke, mesh
and hybrid network configurations. Service reliability has been
outstanding as reported by operational units.
Nathan Knutson, Vice President of
Government Strategic Programs for TriPoint Global said, " The
NSM-8448 is a versatile and proven high performer. The unit has been
deployed in many different tactical combat communications
environments. Since it is light weight, about 12 lbs, and small,
taking up only one rack unit of space, the NSM-8448 is man-portable
and ideal for use in TACSAT shelters, shipboard communications, STEP
sites, fly-away satellite terminals, and other transportable
communication applications."
"The NSM-8448 is available as
a COTS product and is ready to ship with typically very quick
delivery times," Knutson said. TriPoint Global has delivered
more than 200 units during the past three years, which have been
successfully deployed in fully functional mobile, tactical and STEP
sites. Among the military and government contractors using the
NSM-8448 are the First and Second Marine Expeditionary Forces,
SPAWAR, the Air Force Communications Agency, the Naval Air Warfare
Center Aircraft Division, the US Army, 7th Signal Brigade, the Naval
Engineering Logistics Office, SAIC, JCSE, Harris Corp., L3
Communications and General Dynamics.
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