ANTENNA REFERENCE UNITS
The LITE SAT ARU-D is a WGS-certified, high-performance antenna reference unit designed to aggregate and manage traffic across dual antennas and multiple modems. Built to comply with MIL-STD-188-164C, it serves as the critical link between satellite terminals and network infrastructure.
With an integrated Rubidium reference source and highly linear circuitry, the ARU-D ensures precise timing, signal integrity, and reliable performance across complex, multi-link SATCOM architectures.
KEY CAPABILITIES
Built For Multi-Antenna Control And Signal Integrity
The ARU-D enables advanced SATCOM architectures by managing multiple antennas, modems, and signal paths with precision and reliability.
Dual Antenna Support
Supports dual antenna or dual-head configurations, enabling redundancy and complex multi-link communication architectures.
Multi-Modem Integration
Aggregates traffic across up to eight modems, supporting a wide range of modem variants for flexible system integration.
Precision Timing
Integrated high-stability 10MHz Rubidium reference source ensures accurate timing and maximum link reliability across all connected systems.
IA Compliant Design
Meets Information Assurance (IA) compliance requirements and has been validated against established security standards.
USE CASES
Designed For Complex SATCOM Architectures
The ARU-D is engineered to support advanced SATCOM deployments requiring redundancy, precision timing, and multi-path signal management.
Dual Antenna Operations
Enable redundant communication paths for mission-critical reliability.
Multi-Modem Network Management
Aggregate and manage traffic across multiple modems and terminals.
Fixed And Transportable Ground Systems
Integrate seamlessly into deployed SATCOM infrastructure.
High-Assurance Military Networks
Support secure, compliant communication architectures in defense environments.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Engineered For Signal Control And System Integration
The ARU-D delivers precise signal management and timing control across multi-antenna, multi-modem SATCOM systems.
Form Factor
2RU rack-mounted unit
Modem Support
Supports up to 8 modems across multiple configurations
Antenna Support
Dual antenna / dual head system
Frequency Range
950 – 2150 MHz (L-Band)
Reference Source
10MHz high-stability Rubidium oscillator
What is the LITE SAT ARU-D used for?
The ARU-D is used to manage and distribute RF signals between antennas and modems, enabling complex SATCOM architectures with multiple signal paths.
How many modems can the ARU-D support?
The ARU-D supports up to eight modems, allowing flexible integration across a wide range of SATCOM systems.
Does the ARU-D support dual antennas?
Yes. The ARU-D is designed for dual antenna or dual-head configurations, enabling redundancy and advanced network architectures.
Is the ARU-D compliant with military standards?
Yes. The ARU-D complies with MIL-STD-188-164C and meets additional military and Information Assurance (IA) requirements.
What environments can the ARU-D operate in?
The ARU-D is designed for tactical environments and meets MIL-STD-810H standards for vibration, temperature, humidity, and environmental durability.
How does the ARU-D integrate into a SATCOM system?
The ARU-D acts as the central interface between antennas and modems, managing signal routing, timing, and distribution across the system.