P4700 - NATO Band IV Tactical Radios

Overview

Band IV Tactical Radios

P4700 are airborne-qualified IP data links operating in the NATO Band IV (4400-5000 MHz) that provide a compact, robust, and affordable solution for tactical communications in electronic warfare (EW) environments.

Combined with COFDM or Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) waveforms, the Transmission Security (TRANSEC) option enables Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS), adding low probability of interception (LPI) and detection (LPD) capabilities.

P4700 radios implement unique frequency offset compensation algorithms that keep communication performance at hypersonic speeds.

TDMA multiplexing allow point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and mesh networks (MANET) with configurable time slots and dynamic routing. Any network topology can be deployed without the need for external infrastructure.

Multiple devices can be connected simultaneously to the Ethernet and serial interfaces, centralising data links for C2, telemetry, audio, and video in a single device.

Fighters

MALE UAV

Intra-Flight

Stratospheric Platforms

Helicopters

Ground Stations, Vehicles

Specification

P4700 Transceivers

Signal	P4700-CO	P4700-DS
Frequency Band	4400-5000 MHz
Waveform	COFDM	DSSS
Spreading Factor	–	1, 7, 15, 31, 63
Modulations	QPSK, 16QAM	DBPSK, DQPSK
Channel Bandwidth	15, 30 MHz	50 MHz
Data Rate	10 to 100 Mbps	0.2 to 80 Mbps
Max. RF Output Power	10 W	40 W
Multiple Access	TDMA
Networking	Scalable Mesh, MANET
Transmission Security ^-SE
Frequency Hopping ^Option	Up to 50 hops/s	Up to 90 hops/s
Data Encryption ^Option	AES-256
Interfaces
RF Single Antenna Port	1x SMA 50W
Ethernet ^{Data & Control}	10/100/1000BASE-T ^{Series 800 Mighty Mouse}
J1 Power Supply Connector	+24 to +30 VDC ^{MIL-DTL D38999}
J2 Auxiliary Connector	RS232 / RS422 ^Data, +5 VDC Out ^{MIL-DTL D38999}
Status Indicator	Stainless Steel Red LED
Current Consumption^@28VDC	2.5A^{@10W RF Out}	6.2A ^{@40W RF Out}
Mechanical
Dimensions	180x142x80 mm
Weight	2.3 kg
Material	Aluminium 6082, Nickel Plating
Environmental
Operating Temperature	-40ºC…+75ºC
Storage Temperature	-55ºC…+85ºC
Waterproofness	IP67
Temperature, Humidity, Vibration, Shock, ESD	MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160
EMC	MIL-STD-461
MTBCF	17,000 hours, 50ºC AUC
Environmental Protection	RoHS, REACH

Key Features

Superior Performance

Up to 100 Mbps of network capacity.
Up to 40W of RF output power.
Configurable RF within the 4400-5000MHz broadband.
Hypersonic Mobility up to Mach 5 (>6000 km/h).

Waveforms

COFDM with selectable channel bandwidth for optimum multipath and fading robustness.
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) with configurable codes for LPI/LPD capabilities.
FHSS with up to 512 frequencies for both COFDM and DSSS waveforms.

Mesh Networking

Robust MANET with configurable nodes.
Mesh, Star, and Mixed network topologies.
Internally synchronised, GPS not needed.
Dynamic Packet Routing between nodes beyond Line-of-Sight (LoS).
IP Filtering, Wireless Bridge, IP Multicast.

Transmission Security

Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).
AES-256 Encryption.
Zeroization of TRANSEC parameters.

Avionics-grade Qualification

Qualified for airborne environmental conditions.
Extremely rugged IP67-rated design.
Nickel-plated aluminium enclosure.
Any point on the surface is valid for Electrical Bonding.
Built-in self-tests (BIST).
Over-temperature monitoring and protection.
Robust power supply including EMI filtering, overcurrent, and reverse voltage protections.
Military-grade components for enhanced MTBF.

Data Interfaces

A single transceiver for Commanding & Control (C2), telemetry, audio, and video streaming.
Simultaneous connection of multiple devices via Ethernet and serial data interfaces.
+5 VDC output to supply external devices.