Our Mission
The mission of the Digital Intermediate Frequency Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium is to enable the digital transformation of space, satellite, and related industries by providing a simple, open, interoperable Digital IF/RF standard that replaces the natural interoperability of analog IF signals and helps prevent vendor lock-in.
IEEE-ISTO Std 4900-2021: Digital IF Interoperability Standard, v1.0 – August 18, 2021
The data plane interface provides the ability to transmit and receive digitized IF data and corresponding metadata over standard IP networks. This interface is meant to be fully compliant with the VITA 49.2 standards. To download the Standard, please complete the contact form below.
Latest News
The Digital IF Interoperability Consortium Continues Rapid Membership Growth
DIFI Consortium Release: (October 28, 2021: Piscataway, NJ) The independent space industry group formed to advance interoperability in satellite and ground system networks, today announced the addition of three new members, [...]
U.S. Army Specifies DIFI Consortium Standard for EDIM Modem Interoperability
DIFI Consortium Release: IEEE-ISTO Std 4900-2021: Digital IF Interoperability Standard adopted for emerging SATCOM Digital IF infrastructure equipment October 21, 2021 11:39 ET | Source: DIFI Consortium PISCATAWAY, N.J., Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE [...]
Envistacom Joins the Digital IF Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium
Member Release: October 12, 2021 Consortium supports the digital transformation of satellite ground systems and aligns with the DoD strategy regarding digitization which leads toward enhancements in system performance [...]
