Teledyne Marine Unveils BlueStreamX2: Doubling Data Rate for Benthos Acoustic Modems
Teledyne Marine has recently introduced an exciting new upgrade for its Benthos Acoustic Modems – BlueStreamX2. This groundbreaking enhancement doubles the data rate for Benthos Acoustic Modems in the WideBand C frequency, without compromising their communication range performance.
BlueStreamX2 is now available across all Benthos modem families, including the Acoustic Telemetry Modem (ATM), Compact Modem (CM), and Ultra Compact Modem (UCM), as well as on UTS topside systems.
Enhanced Data Transmission Performance
Benthos acoustic modems are renowned for their reliable underwater data transmission using digital signal processing modulation techniques. Traditionally operating over a 5 kHz bandwidth with bit rates up to 2400 bits per second, the BlueStreamX2 upgrade expands the bandwidth to 10 kHz, effectively doubling the data rate to 4800 bits per second.
This significant enhancement is made possible by an innovative high-frequency transducer design, extending performance over the band from 20 kHz to 30 kHz. Leveraging the full potential of the WideBand C transducer, the new firmware brings heightened speed and efficiency to underwater data communication.
Seamless Compatibility
Despite the advancements in data rate, all command structures, specifications, and operating parameters remain unchanged. This ensures seamless acoustic communication with previous generations of Band C modems. It is important to note that the BlueStreamX2 enhancement is exclusive to modems utilizing the WideBand C transducer and is not compatible with older Band C modems, nor with LF and MF products.
Experience BlueStreamX2 at Ocean Business 2025
The future of underwater acoustic data transmission with Teledyne Marine’s BlueStreamX2 enhancement can be experienced firsthand at Ocean Business 2025. Join us from April 8-10, 2025, in Southampton, UK, at Teledyne Marine’s stand T7 to witness the latest in underwater communication technology.
Stay tuned for more updates on Teledyne Marine’s innovative solutions and advancements in underwater communication technology.