Multi-Net Link-16 Receiver

Link-16 is the first high data military network communications waveform and has become the dominant multi-national, interoperable tactical data link for DoD and Coalition combat operations worldwide. While a clear need has arisen for multi-net platforms – whether for networking monitoring, bridging, or mission requirements – the analog RF-frontend of current Link-16 receivers limits each unit to a single network. In order to support the multi-net receivers that are required within future SWaP and cost constraints, the analog front-end approach must be abandoned for an innovative direct to digital wideband front end solution. TrellisWare proposes to develop a next-generation multi-net Link-16 receiver that incorporates and innovative approach to digital front end design and advanced baseband processing. By leveraging extensive Link-16 and handheld digital receiver hardware implementation expertise, TrellisWare is able to provide a design that a design that provides high performance in the presence of strong interference. TrellisWare will provide a hardware demonstration of the proposed approach during Phase I and thus provide our potential Navy sponsors with a low-risk path to deployment in Phase II and beyond.