Sold by: Amphinicy TechnologiesÂ
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Blink AMI is the ideal choice for satellite operators interested in using the AWS Ground Station virtualized ground segment. Operators can command, control and upload/download payload from own satellites in real time. Blink's support for TT&C, narrow- and wideband payload uplink and downlink (including CCSDS and DVB-S2(X) standards), as well as rich reports indispensable in AIT/AIV and operational troubleshooting make this multi-mission, versatile and flexible software modem the modem of choice for next generation of ground station operations.
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Overview
Amphinicy Technologies has developed Blink - next-gen software modem to enable anyone interested in Earth observation and space science to command own satellite and receive its payload data in real time - reliably, efficiently and conveniently. Blink AMI is a distribution of Blink Modem which allows operators flexible use of AWS Ground Station network. They can start and stop modem instances and other related infrastructure only when needed, minimizing cost and maximizing scalability.
Blink is a real-time, high data rate, software satellite modem designed to run on standard COTS servers. It moves digital signal processing from high-maintenance single-purpose hardware to software. It can run on bare metal (e.g., a standard server or laptop) or virtual/cloud environments. Blink can bring previously impossible missions to life and make missions generally easier to manage, more productive and cheaper to set up and evolve.
The default Blink AMI configuration provides support for the Suomi NPP mission narrowband public broadcast downlink. For configuring the modem for any other mission or purpose, please contact blink-support@amphinicy.com .
Licensing for Blink AMI may be obtained at competitive prices via a private offer. For more information, please contact awsmarketplace@amphinicy.com .
General support for TT&C; CCSDS and DVB-S2(X) protocols (including CCSDS over DVB-S2(X)) for uplink and downlink; including constant, variable and adaptive decoding and demodulation (CCM, VCM, ACM), with uplink in CCM mode. For more details, please contact blink-support@amphinicy.com .
Important note: The customer is responsible for determining if the product ordered suits their needs.
Highlights
- For custom pricing please contact awsmarketplace@amphinicy.com
- TT&C, ultra-fast satellite payload transmission and reception, multi-mission, advanced analytics
- Up to 10Gbps throughput, CCSDS, DVB-S2(X), CCM, VCM and ACM support - Short lead times and affordable pricing
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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Operating system
Ubuntu 22.04
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
New features:
- Generic FEP service management utility
- New command to reset FEP statistics
- Automatic downsampling when signal is oversampled
Improvements:
- Upgraded to the Oct 30th 2025 version of Ubuntu 22.04
- Upgraded Java 17
- Upgraded TT&C support, in line with CCSDS 131.0-B-5
- Support for both TM Pseudo-randomizers in line with CCSDS 131.0-B-5
- More flexible FEP output configuration (output folders and reports)
- 'minimal' output FEP parameter made consistent across standards (local storage vs. streaming)
- Generic scrambler with support for configurable polynomials and seed
- Improved output streaming logging
- Improved FEP mission configuration validation
- FEP log included in contact report
- Introduced configurable acquisition start time
- Contact report - added graph spectrum limits related to individual metadata
- BER calculator extended to support initial number of skipping bits
- 'processing.message' parameter added to DSP to hold last processing status
- Improved modem dashboards
- Added NIC DMA support
- Improved Frequency Shifter throughput
- Upgraded Frame Sanitiser to reduce false negatives
- Improved CCSDS frame generator interface
Fixes:
- Contact report constellation graphs not visible in some cases
- Output streaming flush timeout configuration
- Mission configuration file not included in report when not in configuration folder
- VCDU output streaming crash in edge scenarios
- Contact report timeline graph not showing measurements
- Incorrect default spectrum axes limits in report
- Missing legend in the contact report constellation chart
- Incorrect modcod representation in contact report
- FEP crashing on charting metadata overload
- Report link from graph to events not working in some cases
- Timing sync anomaly when using very small buffers
- Inconsistent RS frames stats across different buffer sizes
- DVBS2(X) TX exception after Physical Layer Framer when modem input datarate exceeds target datarate
- GMSK joint timing and phase recovery anomaly
- Viterbi decoder can't be used in case of GMSK/CPFKS modulation
Additional details
Usage instructions
Usage instructions available at https://blink.amphinicy.com/blink-ami-210-usage-instructionsÂ
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Support
Vendor support
Customer support includes assistance with: basic initial setup, refunds and other services, such as providing more technical and commercial information about Blink Modem. We respond within 5 working days. Customer support is accessible by email: blink-support@amphinicy.com . Additional support, including diagnosing reception issues, advising on optimal modem configuration, integration with third-party software, customization and similar can be provided under a separate contract.
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Customer reviews
Jen Dawson
Reliable support has boosted cross-selling and revenue but troubleshooting consistency still needs work
Reviewed on Dec 02, 2025
Review from a verified AWS customer
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Blink AMIÂ is GGM support. This product helps me cross-sell and also increase pipeline for GGM support. We are working on it and learning more about my main use case for Blink AMIÂ , and it is very reliable.
What is most valuable?
In my experience, the best feature Blink AMI offers is reliability.
Blink AMI is reliable for me because we encountered certain glitches in our protocol times and with the customer support and team help, we got it resolved because the time was of essence and people did a good job and I am happy with that.
Blink AMI has impacted my organization very positively. We have seen the changes in the revenue, team workflow, and interactions.
What needs improvement?
Blink AMI can be improved if you try to be more consistent and deliver the same kind of troubleshooting and assistance in times of need; we would be more reliable and very happy to be with you because it is very profitable for us on the positive side. I do not have anything specific to add about the needed improvements.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Blink AMI for seven or eight months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Blink AMI is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Blink AMI is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support for Blink AMI is very good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not previously use a different solution.
What was our ROI?
As far as I have known, we have about positive growth of about ten to eleven percent in return on investment.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
My previous person in charge of this put Blink AMI in place, and I did not evaluate other options.
What other advice do I have?
My advice for others looking into using Blink AMI is to stick to your protocols and do what is needed. My company has a business relationship with this vendor as a reseller and partner. I would rate this product a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud