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WORK Microwave presents the Communication Package for„Digital Optical Ground Station®”
Holzkirchen, Germany - WORK Microwave, one of the leading manufacturers of advanced
satellite communications equipment, presents its end-to-end Communication Package suiteof equipment for multi-mission optical ground stations according to SDA and CCSDS
standards.
The Package consists of a suite of equipment whichenables bi-directional communication according toVersion SDA OCT Standard Version 3.0.1 (“SDATranche 1”) and 3.1.0 (“SDA Tranche 2”) and CCSDS
142.0-B-1.
Based on numerous internal and external compatibility
tests including different space terminals, theCommunication Package will be qualified for SDA
compliant deployment within the next months.
Later this year, WORK Microwave will install the first
SDA Tranche 1 compliant turn-key optical groundstation including telescope, Communication Package
and shelter infrastructure.
The Communication Package consists of the DOG-DA
Free-Space Optical Detector, the DOG-M1 MultiMission Modem, the DOG-CA Electro-Optical
Converter and DOG-A1 Amplifiers.
As the central element of the communication package,
the DOG-M1 Modem handles the processing of thedata according to selected standards in terms of error
protection, timing, ranging and adaptation of networks
and transfer frame streaming on the data interfaces.
The DOG-M1 also acts as a central control unit of all optical downstream devices.
Compatible with data rates from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps, DOG-M1 will enable opticalcommunication missions at low and extremely high throughput rates with secure data
connection to satisfy a growing demand for a large variety of institutional and commercial
space missions. Active optical devices – detectors, converters and amplifiers - are available
with different wavelength configurations across the optical C- and L-band. The DOG-A1
Amplifiers supports multiple power configurations according to link budget requirements forcommunication and tracking.

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"With the implementation of the SDA standard in addition to the CCSDS waveforms in ourCommunication Package we are setting a new milestone in our Digital Optical Ground Station
offering. We observe a global trend of recognition of the SDA standard as the dominating
standard for laser communication, and we at WORK Microwave are proud to be a key player
among the pioneers in this technology. With a strong focus on technological innovation,
excellence and relentless customer orientation, our company is a trusted partner in theindustry worldwide. This success is the result of intense work and dedication of ourengineering team" said Thomas Fröhlich (CEO).
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About WORK Microwave (www.work-microwave.com)
Headquartered in Holzkirchen (near Munich), Germany, and comprised of four product lines— Satellite Communication, Navigation Simulators, Defence Electronics, and Sensors &Measurement — WORK Microwave leverages over 35 years of experience to anticipate
market needs and apply an innovative and creative approach to the development of its
technologies while maintaining the highest standards for quality, reliability, and performance.
WORK Microwave's Satellite Communication division develops and manufactures highperformance, advanced satellite communications equipment for earth observation andscience missions, NGEO constellations, IP networks, government communication, direct-tohome broadcast, teleport management, and many more applications.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------All trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners. WORK Microwave®,

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2/3Digital Optical Ground Station® and Virtual Ground Station® are DPMA registered by WORK
Microwave GmbH, Germany

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Photo Caption: WORK Microwave Communication Package for „Digital Optical Ground Station®“
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Photo Caption: WORK Microwave DOG Chart
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Photo Caption: WORK Microwave Optical Amplifier

Company Contact:
WORK Microwave GmbH
Rudolf-Diesel-Ring 283607 Holzkirchen
GermanyJörg Friedrich, Marketing Manager
Tel. +49 8024 6408 207
Cell +49 1590 1217065
Email: joerg.friedrich@work-microwave.com

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