Ultralight 10W SDR Module – weighing only approx. 210 g for UAV, UGV, and USV integration.
Very High Range – stable radio connections over 150 km with line-of-sight.
High Data Rate – up to 87 Mbit/s for video, telemetry, and control data.
Modern MANET Technology – MeshUltra™ Waveform for robust, self-healing networks up to 144 nodes.
Flexible Integration – 10–32 V supply voltage plus USB, Ethernet (RNDIS), serial and GPIO interfaces.
Optional Security – AES-128/256 encryption for secure communication.
BluSDR-90-UL – Ultra-lightweight 10W SDR Module for Powerful Long-Range Communication
The BluSDR-90-UL from DTC (a Codan Company) is an ultralight, high-performance 10W SDR radio module designed for demanding communication tasks in air, land, and sea-based platforms. Weighing only 210 grams and with very compact dimensions, it offers an exceptional combination of high range, high data rate, and low SWaP footprint. The module enables stable radio connections over more than 150 kilometers and supports data rates up to 87 Mbit/s, ideal for video, telemetry, and control data.
Thanks to the modern MeshUltra™ waveform, the BluSDR-90-UL seamlessly integrates into robust, self-healing MANET networks with up to 144 nodes. Optionally available AES-128/256 encryption ensures secure data transmission in sensitive operational scenarios. The flexible power supply of 10 to 32 volts and a wide selection of interfaces – including USB, Ethernet via RNDIS, serial data, and GPIO – facilitate integration into various system architectures. This is complemented by an integrated 64 GB memory and the ability to couple multiple modules in Interlink mode.
Thus, the BluSDR-90-UL offers a compelling solution for modern, reliable, and scalable communication systems, especially where low weight and high performance are crucial.
Technical Specifications – DTC BluSDR-90-UL
General:
Type: Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Transceiver Module
Frequency Variants: 1.20–1.70 GHz; 1.98–2.70 GHz; 4.20–5.20 GHz
Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM (adaptive)
Forward Error Correction (FEC): adaptive, e.g., 1/2, 2/3
Sensitivity (Receive): approx. –98 dBm at 2.5 MHz / QPSK 1/2
Maximum Mesh Capacity: up to 87 Mbit/s
Integrated Memory: 64 GB (according to Key Features)
License Options: AES-128 / AES-256 Encryption (certified to FIPS 140-2)
Power Supply:
Input Voltage: 10 – 32 V DC
Power / Power Consumption:
Peak Inrush Current: approx. 120 W
Typical Consumption (at 5 MHz bandwidth, 25–90% utilization): 30–55 W
Physical / Mechanical:
Module Dimensions: approx. 130 mm × 60 mm × 15 mm (without SMA)
Module Weight: approx. 210 g
Dimensions with Heat Sink (optional): 132 mm × 60 mm × 40 mm
Weight with Heat Sink: approx. 300 g
Operating Temperature: –20 °C to +55 °C (additional cooling required)
Humidity: < 85% non-condensing
Cooling: external heat sink or fan recommended
Radio / COFDM Transceiver:
Output Power: 10 W (5 W per channel, total 2 COFDM outputs)
Power Steps: 0.25 dB incrementally adjustable
Tuning Step Size: 125 kHz
Supported Channel Bandwidths:
MeshUltra-M / -80 / -X: 1.25 / 1.5 / 1.75 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 5.0 MHz
MeshUltra-M / -80: 6.0 / 7.0 / 8.0 / 10.0 / 12.0 / 14.0 / 16.0 / 20.0 MHz
Interfaces (I/O):
Antenna Connector: 2× SMA (female, 50 Ω)
USB: 2 × (5-pin JST, one Host, one Host/Device configurable)
Serial Communication: RS-232 (3-pin 1 mm JST)
GPIO: 6-pin 1 mm JST + 3.3 V output
Ethernet: 8-pin 1 mm JST (Gigabit)
Analog Audio: Microphone / Headphone with Bias, connection via 6-pin 1 mm JST
Network / Mesh:
Network Technology: DTC MeshUltra™ MANET (self-forming, self-healing IP mesh)
Maximum Number of Nodes: up to 144 nodes
Interlink Mode: possible for connecting multiple modules (e.g., large networks)
Environment & Security:
Encryption: Standard DES, Option AES-128 / AES-256 (License required, Export control)
Storage Medium: Internal Micro-SD / Flash (64 GB according to Key Features; one document mentions 128 GB Micro-SD)
