Spanish satellite operator Hispasat and Global Skyware are to launch a terminal that allows satellite data, voice and video services to be integrated in a single aerial.
The solution, developed by Global Skyware, is based on a dichroic sub-reflector integrated in the satellite broadband access terminal. It allows the Ka band (used for data) to be passed through to the transceiver and the Ku band (for video) to be reflected to the device that receives the video signal, the Low Noise Block (LNB).
Through this antenna, Hispasat’s satellites will be able to offer triple-play, convergent services from the same orbital position, thus allowing its current offer to be expanded with minimal impact on the user's equipment.
According to Hispasat, this solution is ideal for the 30° West orbital position, where the just-launched 30W-6 satellite will be placed, and the 61° West orbital positions.
These are the reference positions for the European and Latin American markets and transmit more than 1,200 channels, six million direct-to-home (DTH) subscribers and 60 million pay-TV subscribers through the cable headends connected to Hispasat.