Compact CubeSat UHF/VHF transceiver for TT&C — half-duplex, SpaceX/AX.25 protocol support, compact, low-power, flight-proven.
Cormorant UHF/VHF Transceiver
Compact CubeSat UHF/VHF transceiver for TT&C — half-duplex, SpaceX/AX.25 protocol support, compact, low-power, flight-proven.
Description
The Cormorant is Needronix's UHF/VHF transceiver for small satellite telecommand (uplink) and telemetry (downlink) applications. Operating in the amateur satellite frequency bands widely used for CubeSat TT&C, the Cormorant supports AX.25 and SpaceX protocols used across the CubeSat community. The half-duplex design delivers reliable communications with ground stations in a compact, low-power package suited for 1U through 6U CubeSats. It is designed to work seamlessly with the Needronix ADCS and OBC products for a fully integrated satellite communications and control system.
Specifications
| Frequency bands | UHF / VHF |
|---|---|
| Duplex mode | Half-duplex |
| Protocol support | AX.25, SpaceX |
| Applications | CubeSat TT&C (telemetry, tracking, command) |