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High-Speed Link System (DPU-X)

Extends NantNova's processing architecture to 200 Gbps+ and beyond, leveraging COTS chipsets for dense constellation deployments requiring 10G, 25G, 100G, and 200G data rates.

200 Gbps+ Links at a Fraction of Legacy Cost

Next-generation constellations need bandwidth that today's space electronics can't deliver—or can't deliver affordably. Traditional rad-hard ASICs run $2M+ per design spin and top out at 10G. The DPU-X solves this by integrating proprietary silicon into space-qualified packaging, hitting 200 Gbps+ per link at 5× lower cost than incumbents.

The result: telecom-grade throughput in a space-grade form factor. Whether you're building a 100-satellite mesh or a high-capacity trunk link to ground, the DPU-X scales from 10G to 200G per channel with 335 Gbps aggregate—all on a single board that speaks SDA, ORAN, and 5G NR natively.

200 Gbps+
Per-Link Data Rate
335 Gbps
Aggregate Throughput
Lower Cost vs. Legacy
COTS
Commercial Silicon
Why DPU-X — legacy rad-hard ASICs vs DPU-X integrated COTS solution with 200 Gbps+ per link, 335 Gbps aggregate, 5x lower cost
DPU-X rugged space-qualified board in LEO — 200 Gbps+ per link, 335 Gbps aggregate, SDA ORAN 5G NR

Multi-Rate Link Architecture

The DPU-X runs simultaneous channels at 10G, 25G, 100G, and 200G—dynamically allocating bandwidth across crosslinks and downlinks based on mission demand. Proprietary chipsets handle the heavy lifting while NantNova's space-qualified packaging ensures survival through launch, radiation, and thermal extremes.

Native support for 3GPP 5G NR fronthaul and ORAN means the DPU-X bridges the gap between space and terrestrial networks, enabling seamless handoff from satellite backbone to ground infrastructure.

  • Scalable 10G / 25G / 100G / 200G data rates
  • Proprietary chipset integration
  • 3GPP 5G NR fronthaul protocol support
  • COTS-based architecture for 5× lower cost
  • Dense constellation optimized (100G/200G per link)
  • SDA and telecom ORAN standards compatible

DPU-X Hardware

DPU-X — Front Panel with TX/RX Connectors and SFP+ Ports

DPU-X — Front Panel with TX/RX Connectors and SFP+ Ports

DPU-X — 3/4 View

DPU-X — 3/4 View

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Scale your constellation links to 200 Gbps+ and beyond with NantNova's COTS-based high-speed link system.