Spinoff story

Increasing the Flow

A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.

About this technology

Overview

Under an SBIR contract with Glenn, SiCOM, Inc. has developed circuit cards for improved wireless communications. The high-speed wireless digital modem is useful for satellite to Earth communication links. Commercial applications include HDTV broadcasts, digital satellite news gathering, Ethernet links and LMDS. The cards are programmable and allow customers to choose modulation frequencies to best serve their needs.