A Software-Defined Tactical Optical Modem for performance and ruggedization is a communications device that uses programmable software to define modulation, coding, and waveform parameters for free-space or fiber optical data links in military and tactical environments. Software-defined architectures allow the modem to be updated and reconfigured for evolving mission requirements without hardware changes, while ruggedized construction ensures reliable operation in harsh field conditions. GPD’s high-performance photodetectors play a key role in such systems, providing the sensitivity and speed needed for secure, high-bandwidth optical communications in defense deployments.
GPD Optoelectronics Corp. (GPD), a U.S. manufacturer of high-performance InGaAs and Germanium photodiodes, announced it has been awarded a $14,455,986 contract to develop next-generation Software-defined Tactical Optical Modem for Performance and Ruggedization (STOMPeR) technology.