Satellite Optical Communication
Satellite optical communication has become a key technology for modern low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. Compared with traditional RF communications, laser communication delivers higher transmission rates and significantly improves data downlink efficiency within constrained communication windows.
HYWICOM – a specialist in optical communication testing – provides a complete coherent optical communication test solution, full Ethernet/OTN protocol analysis, and a flexible multi‑protocol, multi‑port architecture. These capabilities perfectly address the testing requirements of today’s inter‑satellite laser communication terminals.
Challenges / Pain Points
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Limited Interface & Service CompatibilityVendors often need to develop multiple products in parallel with different packages, rates, and solutions. Traditional test instruments offer limited compatibility, which significantly drives up development costs.
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Missing Ethernet / OTN Protocol SupportInter-satellite laser communication relies on dual-protocol transmission. However, traditional test platforms lack comprehensive support for both protocols, often requiring multiple instruments to deliver equivalent functionality.
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Basic Technical Support Cannot Meet Advanced R&D NeedsConventional technical support is limited to basic after-sales maintenance, without a dedicated expert team with in-depth domain knowledge. This makes it difficult to resolve core technical challenges during R&D.
Solutions & Advantages
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R&D Design ValidationComprehensive Advanced Technology Validation
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High-Performance Verification Platform Suitable for Satellite Laser Communication Terminal Testing
Dual-port native CFP2 interface, specifically optimized for testing 800ZR/ZR+, 400ZR/ZR+ and other space-borne coherent optical modules.
Full rate, full protocol, full compatibility.
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Multi-Protocol & Multi-Topology Support, Full R&D Scenario Coverage
Supports real-time analysis and stress testing with dual Ethernet and OTN protocol stacks, perfectly simulating inter-satellite and satellite-to-ground laser communication data streams.
Supports Ethernet protocol analysis and testing from 800GE down to 10GE, as well as OTN protocol analysis and testing (including FlexO, OTU4, OTU2, etc.) from 800G down to 10G.
High-precision end-to-end delay measurement meets the stringent latency requirements of LEO satellite high-speed communication.
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Custom Software Development Capability
Capable of providing custom software development services to meet diverse customer needs.
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Communication Link Testing
Effortlessly constructs dynamic space network topologies and accurately evaluates communication link reliability.
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Inter-Satellite Link Simulation and Communication Testing
Capable of building dynamic satellite network topologies and simulating link data traffic.
Supports end-to-end monitoring of latency, traffic volume, and packet loss rate across the entire link.
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Efficient Automated Testing
User-friendly GUI: The streamlined GUI enables all tests to be completed on a single page, with one-click test report generation, reducing operator training costs.
Automated testing: Supports automated test script control, minimizing manual intervention and improving test efficiency.
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