CubeCAT
AAC Clyde Space
The CubeCAT is a nanosatellite polarized S-band antenna designed for high performance and easy system integration, featuring a small size, low profile, rugged design, and high directionality.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 0.18 kg
- Power
- 6 W
- Largest dimension
- 100 mm
- Data rate
- 4 Mbps
- TRL
- 8
Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.
As published by the supplier
- Tx frequency
- 2200-2290 MHz (S-band downlink)
- Rx frequency
- 2025-2120 MHz (S-band uplink)
- Tx output power
- Up to 1 W
- Data rate (downlink)
- Up to 4 Mbps
- Modulation
- BPSK, QPSK
- Interface
- RS-422 / SpaceWire
- Supply voltage
- 5 V
- Power consumption (TX)
- ~6 W
- Power consumption (RX)
- ~1 W
- Operating temperature
- -20°C to +60°C
- Mass
- ~180 g
- Dimensions
- ~100 x 100 x 20 mm
- Radiation tolerance
- 10 KRad
- TRL level
- 8
- Protocol support
- CCSDS framing
About
The AAC SpaceQuest developed AC-2000 nanosatellite polarized S-band antenna, known as CubeCAT, has been engineered with a focus on high performance and seamless system integration. Its compact size, low-profile design, robust construction, and high directionality make it an excellent addition to satellite communication systems. The antenna is specifically designed for nanosatellites and is space-qualified, ensuring reliability and functionality in the harsh space environment. While the page lists several other communication products from AAC Clyde Space, the CubeCAT itself is highlighted for its specific attributes as an S-band antenna.
Documentation
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