Teledyne Marine has unveiled the BlueStreamX2, designed to double the data rate for Benthos Acoustic Modems in the WideBand C frequency without impacting their communication range performance.
This cutting-edge upgrade is now available across all Benthos modem families – Acoustic Telemetry Modem (ATM), Compact Modem (CM), and Ultra Compact Modem (UCM) – as well as on UTS topside systems.
Benthos acoustic modems, known for their reliable underwater data transmission using digital signal processing modulation techniques, have historically operated over a 5 kHz bandwidth with bit rates up to 2400 bits per second.
With the new BlueStreamX2 enhancement, the bandwidth has been expanded to 10 kHz, doubling the data rate to 4800 bits per second.
This breakthrough is made possible by the innovative high-frequency transducer design, extending performance over the band from 20 kHz to 30 kHz. While the WideBand C transducer has been a staple since the UCM’s introduction in 2020, the new firmware leverages its full potential, bringing speed and efficiency to underwater data communication.
All command structures, specifications, and operating parameters remain unchanged, ensuring seamless acoustic communication with previous generations of Band C modems. The BlueStreamX2 enhancement is exclusive to modems using the WideBand C transducer and is not available for older Band C modems or for LF and MF products.
Carl Mancuso, Benthos Product Line Manager, commented, “The real benefit of utilizing the wider 10 kHz bandwidth is that we’re able to double the acoustic data throughput while still maintaining the same communication range capabilities. The BlueStreamX2 innovation gives you both speed and distance.”
Meet with Teledyne Marine at Ocean Business 2025, Stand T7.
