Our Latest Addition:

The HSD-Xi SwiftBroadband Extension Terminal

In May, EMS SATCOM announced the first delivery of its new single SwiftBroadband channel eNfusion® HSD-Xi High-speed Data Terminal to a U.S.-based Bombardier CL-605 aircraft. The terminal adds one SwiftBroadband or one Swift 64 channel to the company’s HSD-440 High-speed Data Transceiver providing more bandwidth for In-flight office applications. The combined system becomes a dual-channel SwiftBroadband system, while also offering classic services in an eight plus two Modular Concept Unit (MCU) form factor.

”With the addition of the HSD-Xi terminal, our seventh SwiftBroadband product, to the eNfusion line, we have added more capability to our already feature-rich HSD-440 High-speed Data Transceiver,” said Jean Ménard, EMS SATCOM’s director of commercial sales. “The additional channel of SwiftBroadband gives passengers more bandwidth for Internet browsing, streaming services, voice calls and texting in-flight. And because of its safety-services capability, crews have more flexibility to fly oceanic routes.”

The HSD-Xi High-speed Data Terminal is a 2-MCU size unit. Like all EMS SATCOM transceivers the HSD-Xi Terminal allows users to automatically switch from SwiftBroadband to Swift 64 should it be required. In this mode, the terminal offers three channels of Swift 64 service. The new transceiver has an External Software Configuration Module (ESCM) that holds one standard USIM card. This provides secure subscriber information for SwiftBroadband operation.

The HSD-440 Transceiver combines SwiftBroadband cabin services and cockpit/safety services on an aircraft using a single 8-MCU avionics unit. The unit's integrated High Power Amplifier (HPA) and two (2) transceiver subsystems provide maximum communications flexibility and redundancy. The HSD-440 transceiver provides channels for ACARS, Aero H+ voice, and Inmarsat SwiftBroadband cabin services. For reliability, the terminal automatically switches to Swift 64 services over the Inmarsat I-3 satellite network.