Still relying on outdated telemetry processors? Legacy systems can limit your mission with channel constraints, slow processing, and integration headaches. The good news? Today’s modular telemetry platforms—like Acroamatics’ 2510AP and 2900AP Telemetry Data Processors—offer unmatched speed, flexibility, and compatibility across test ranges, airborne operations, development lab, and simulations. Here’s what to consider when making the switch.
Acroamatics systems support a wide variety of telemetry channel count and interface types within a single chassis, making them ideal for tailored, scalable processing configurations. The compact 2510AP (available in 1U or 2U configurations) supports up to four PCM streams, while the larger 2900AP (4U) can handle up to sixteen simultaneous streams — all with deterministic, low-latency processing.
Built Around Powerful PCIe Cards
The true power of Acroamatics’ systems lies in the modular PCIe telemetry cards that can be installed based on mission needs:
- 1632AP-2 PCIe PCM Decom Card: Dual-stream, high-speed decommutator that supports embedded soft-decom processing with precise time correlation. It functions independently or as part of a multi-stream system, delivering over 40 Mbps per stream.
- 1635AP PCIe Data Processor & Distributor: Designed to work with multiple 1632AP-2 modules, this card supports IRIG time tagging, algorithm chaining, complex logical processing, and low-latency networked output using SHARC® DSP architecture.
- 674DM Dual Bit Sync Mezzanine: High-performance bit synchronizer offering data rates from 8 Hz to 40 MHz, advanced filtering, and input flexibility in a compact form.
- 682M D/A Converter Mezzanine: Available in 16 or 32-channel configurations, this add-on enables analog-to-digital merging with real-time telemetry for lab-based or simulation applications.
- RDM-207 RF Receiver/Demodulator: Based on proven GDP Space designs, this PCI card supports LL/UL/S/C band acquisition, IRIG FM/FM, and PCM/FM demodulation, and includes simultaneous analog, digital, and network outputs.
Delivered with ADAT: Advanced Display & Analysis Tool
Each TDP ships with ADAT, the Acroamatics Display and Analysis Tool. ADAT offers superior data imaging, analysis, and user-customizable system dashboard operations tools. This powerful, multi-operating system (Linux & Windows) software provides an extensible environment for TDP setup, system control, real-time display, recording, playback, and in-depth post-mission analysis.
Whether your team is performing pre-flight, troubleshooting, live test, or conducting in-lab signal simulations, ADAT ensures fast access, deep visibility, and an intuitive operator interface in both real-time and post-test review and analysis of recorded mission data files.
Addressing Real-World Pain Points
Legacy range systems often struggle with scaling, complexity, and compatibility. Acroamatics helps test teams overcome common telemetry processing challenges with turnkey systems that:
- Replace outdated, channel-limited hardware with scalable architectures
- Eliminate software bottlenecks and latency issues
- Supports modern RF formats, TMoIP fed, and multi-stream decommutation
- Provide modular upgrades without full system replacement
- Enable flexible deployment in lab, range, and airborne environments
Acroamatics has spent decades refining our approach to telemetry, and it shows in every system. With powerful PCIe cards, modular scalability, and tools like ADAT, our TDPs give you the power to process smarter, deploy faster, and evolve confidently.
Ready to modernize your telemetry data processing workflow? Contact us to configure a TDP tailored to your mission.