Teledyne Marine has unveiled the BlueStreamX2, an update designed to double the data rate of Benthos Acoustic Modems in the WideBand C frequency, without affecting their communication range performance.
Benthos acoustic modems, known for their reliable underwater data transmission using digital signal processing modulation techniques, have traditionally operated over a 5 kHz bandwidth, with bit rates up to 2400 bits per second. The new BlueStreamX2 enhancement expands the bandwidth to 10 kHz, doubling the data rate to 4800 bits per second.
This upgrade is now available across all Benthos modem families, including the Acoustic Telemetry Modem (ATM), Compact Modem (CM), Ultra Compact Modem (UCM), and UTS topside systems.
This breakthrough is enabled by an advanced high-frequency transducer design that extends performance across a frequency range from 20 kHz to 30 kHz. While the WideBand C transducer has been a staple since the introduction of the UCM in 2020, the new firmware takes full advantage of its capabilities, bringing unprecedented 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, stated, “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.
