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PULSAR-SANT

AAC Clyde Space
PULSAR-SANT

The PULSAR-SANT is a high-performance, polarized S-band antenna designed for nanosatellites, offering a small size, low profile, and rugged design for easy system integration.

Typed specifications23 values

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Frequency band
S
datasheet p.1
Peak gain
7 dBi
datasheet p.2 7 dBi min
Mass
50 g
max · datasheet p.2
Frequency range
2 400–2 450 MHz
SANT-A · datasheet p.2 2 200–2 300 MHz SANT-C  |  2 400–2 450 MHz
Beamwidth (-3 dB)
60 °
datasheet p.1 60 °
Envelope (L×W×H)
1U form factor
datasheet p.2
Polarization
LHCP
datasheet p.1 circular Left or right hand  |  RHCP
Antenna type
patch
datasheet p.1
Operating temperature
-40–85 °C
datasheet p.2
Design lifetime
2 years
>, LEO · datasheet p.2 2 years min · in LEO
RF connector
SMA
female · datasheet p.2
Connector
SMA female
datasheet p.2
Flight heritage
UKube-1 mission
datasheet p.1
Satellite class
CubeSat
datasheet p.1
Fits satellite size
1U
Dimensions: 1U form factor · datasheet p.2 3U mounted on the nadir facing side of a 3U CubeSat

Each value is typed with its unit and measurement condition and cites the datasheet page it was taken from. Nothing is guessed: a field that is absent here has not been published by the manufacturer. machine-extracted ✓ checked by NewSpace Market ✓ manufacturer confirmed by the manufacturer.

As published by the supplier9 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Frequency (SANTC)
2.2-2.3 GHz
Frequency (SANT)
2.4-2.45 GHz
Beamwidth
60 degrees
Gain
7 dBi
S11
<-15 dB
Connector
SMA female
Mass
<50 g
Operating temperature
-40 to +85 C
Design life
>2 years in LEO

About

The PULSAR-SANT is an S-band antenna developed by AAC SpaceQuest, specifically designed for nanosatellites. It features a polarized S-band antenna with a focus on high performance and ease of system integration. Its compact size, low profile, and rugged construction make it a suitable addition to various satellite systems. The antenna’s high directionality is a key characteristic. The PULSAR-SANT is also offered as part of communication bundles, such as with the Pulsar-HSTX Transmitter and Pulsar-STX Transmitter, catering to CubeSat and SmallSat missions requiring quick communication solutions.

Documentation

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