Micro Data Link System (MDLS)

The Micro Data Link System (MDLS) is an advanced single unit digital data link system specifically designed for micro and small size platforms which are sensitive to Size, Weight and Power (SWaP). As effective solution for most requirements known today, this advanced system uses open architecture and enables full duplex wideband, digital link, error correction techniques and high-rate communication in the Uplink (UPL) and Downlink (DNL) channels. The MDLS can downlink real-time video images, LAN, serial data and information from most available sensors. It combines proven technologies and standards with advanced algorithms, to provide reliability and high performance, for the harshest conditions.

The MDLS provides full duplex digital communication. The Gaussian-shaped Minimum Shift Keying (GMSK) digital modulation is used due to its constant envelope characteristic which allows the use of efficient power amplifiers which substantially reduces aircraft power consumption. The power consumption reduction is a critical factor for tactical unmanned platforms which are limited in power budget and provides high Data link performance with high fade margin