KU-BAND transponder
Miniaturized non-regenerative transponder designed for cubesat and small satellites for leo and geo applications.
Overview
Born as a customization of RADIOSAT, this transponder is a miniaturized non regenerative transponder designed for CubeSat and Small Satellites for LEO and GEO applications.
With a volume of 1 U and a mass of 1.2 kg, the transponder operates in Ku-band and it is characterized by low power consumption.
The transponder analog bandwidth can be customized from 400 kHz to 100 MHz. The radio allows it to operate with the most common modulation schemes and offers a versatile beacon function.
Telemetry and Telecommand functions are available over the common standards.
Applications
- LEO small satellite services
- GEO satellites services
Key features
Frequencies
- Uplink (dual selectable band):
12.75 – 13.25 GHz
13.75 – 14.8 GHz - Downlink (dual selectable band):
10.7 – 11.2 GHz
11.2 – 12.75 GHz
POWER SUPPLY
- Power consumption: < 45W
- Input supply from 12V to 18V
- Energy efficient design features and dedicated MCU
Performance
- Customizable analog bandwidth: from 400 kHz to 100 MHz
- Receiver sensitivity: < -105 dBm @400 kHz
- RF output power: up to 5W
Work environment
- Operating temperature range: -20 °C to +70 °C
- Non-operating temperature range: -30 °C to +90 °C
Interfaces
- 2.92 mm gold plated RF connectors
- Space Qualified connectors
- TM/TC over RS485, RS422, RS232
- Additional debug and PC control
Accommodation
- Mass 1.2 kg
- Volume: 1 U (configurable)