Before the arrival of mobile satellite technology, military applications relied on terrestrial communication systems to collect data in remote locations and broadcast the signals to a geostationary communications satellite. Satellite trucks, which are commonly used in modern Satellite News Gathering (SNG), allow military command centers to gather intelligence and other data with greater mobility and flexibility than before.

Due to the mobile nature of SNG technology, onboard data acquisition equipment needs to be highly portable yet provide seamless and reliable communication. In addition, satellite trucks are outfitted with various degrees of video production and editing gear that need to be readily available and connected at all times. One of our military clients uses Moxa's USB-to-serial converter as their solution of choice for reliable device connectivity in their fleet of satellite trucks.

1. Reliable and seamless in-motion serial data transmission
2. Industrial-grade design for critical environments
3. Small form factor for limited space aboard satellite trucks
4. Easy installation and plug & play capability

1. No data loss with 128-byte FIFO and on-chip flow control for hardware and software 
2. Electrostatic protection and LED indicators designed for critical environments
3. Small form factor and wall-mountable to save space 
4. Easy COM port configuration and plug & play capability

Key Products 

UPort 1450: 4-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial converter

Application Diagram