ANT-100
AAC Clyde Space
The ANT-100 is a high-performance, polarized S-band antenna designed for nanosatellites, offering easy system integration, small size, low profile, and rugged design.
Typed specifications25 values
Discloses 4 of 10 fields engineers filter by in this category (category median 3).
- Frequency band
- VHF datasheet p.1 UHF
- Mass
- 10 g min · datasheet p.2 100 g max | 10–100 g Frequency Dependent
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 5” - 20” (Frequency Dependent) datasheet p.2
- Antenna type
- static whip antenna datasheet p.1 monopole or whip static whip antenna
- Operating temperature
- -40 °C min · datasheet p.2 80 °C max | -40–80 °C
- TRL
- 9 product page
- RF connector
- SMA SMA RF Output · datasheet p.1
- Fixed or deployable
- fixed non-deployable · datasheet p.1
- Connector
- SMA RF Output datasheet p.1
- Survival temperature
- -50 °C min · datasheet p.2 100 °C max | -50–100 °C Storage
- Flight heritage
- 15 years of successful on-orbit flight operations heritage datasheet p.1
- Satellite class
- CubeSat datasheet p.1 nanosat 1-10 kg nanosatellite compatible | microsat 10-100 kg | smallsat 100-500 kg
- Missions flown
- 15 datasheet p.1
- VSWR, max
- 2 bandwidth approximately 7.5% of centre frequency at 2:1 SWR · datasheet p.2
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As published by the supplier7 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Frequency bands
- UHF (400-450 MHz), VHF (130-175 MHz)
- Deployment mechanism
- Burn-wire / shape-memory alloy
- Interface
- I2C
- Power (deployment)
- ~1.5 W
- Mass
- ~35 g
- Stowed dimensions
- ~90 x 90 x 6 mm
- TRL level
- 9
About
The AAC SpaceQuest developed AC-2000 nanosatellite polarized S-band antenna, known as the ANT-100, has been engineered with a focus on high performance and straightforward system integration. Its compact dimensions, low-profile form factor, and robust construction, combined with high directionality, make it a valuable addition to satellite communication systems. This antenna is specifically designed for nanosatellite applications, indicating its suitability for space-based missions where size, weight, and reliability are critical factors. The emphasis on ‘high directionality’ suggests efficient signal transmission and reception, which is crucial for maintaining reliable communication links with ground stations or other satellites.
Documentation
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