Pulsar-VUTRX
AAC Clyde Space
The Pulsar-VUTRX is a space-qualified transceiver designed for reliable uplink and downlink communication in space missions, offering robust lower data-rate backup capabilities.
Typed specifications53 values
Discloses 11 of 13 fields engineers filter by in this category (category median 3).
- Frequency band
- UHF downlink · datasheet p.1 UHF downlink (TX) | VHF uplink | VHF uplink (RX)
- Mass
- 100 g max · datasheet p.2
- Frequency range
- 430 MHz min · UHF (VUTRX-A) · datasheet p.2 400 MHz min · UHF (VUTRX-C) | 140 MHz min · VHF | 440 MHz max · UHF (VUTRX-A) | 420 MHz max · UHF (VUTRX-C) +5
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 96 mm (Length) x 90 mm (Width) x 16.51 mm (Height) datasheet p.2
- TX RF output power
- 0.501 W min · in 3 dB steps · datasheet p.2 2 W max · in 3 dB steps | 0.501–2 W
- Data rate
- 1.2 kbps AFSK · datasheet p.1 9.6 kbps GMSK
- RX sensitivity
- -117 dBm for 12 dB SINAD · datasheet p.2
- Modulation
- GMSK datasheet p.1 AFSK 1200 baud | GMSK 9600 baud | AFSK
- Supply voltage
- 3.3 V nom. · datasheet p.2 3.3–5 V | 5 V nom.
- Power consumption
- 0.162 W Receive DC Power · datasheet p.2 0.162 W RX | 3 W min · Transmit DC Power | 0.162 W max · low-power receiver | 5.5 W max · Transmit DC Power +1
- Data interface
- I2C datasheet p.2 I2C I2C bus 400 kHz, telemetry, command and user data
- Operating temperature
- -25–61 °C datasheet p.2
- Function
- transceiver datasheet p.1
- Link use
- TT&C telemetry and command radio · datasheet p.1
- Link protocol
- AX.25 datasheet p.2 CCSDS
- Power draw, receive
- 0.162 W receive · datasheet p.2
- Power draw, transmit
- 3–5.5 W transmit, 27-33 dBm · datasheet p.2
- Satellite class
- CubeSat datasheet p.1 nanosat 1-10 kg nanosatellite missions
- Duplex
- full AFSK does not operate in full-duplex mode exclusively · datasheet p.1
- Channel coding (FEC)
- convolutional (Viterbi) 1/2 rate CCSDS convolutional encoding (k=7), transparent mode · datasheet p.2
- Channel bandwidth
- 12.5 kHz receive, channel spacing · datasheet p.2 25 kHz transmit, channel spacing
- Board format
- custom CubeSat kit PC/104 · datasheet p.1 PC/104 CubeSat Kit PC/104 form factor
- Noise figure
- 1.5 dB max · receive · datasheet p.2
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As published by the supplier13 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Operating temperature
- -25 to +61 C
- Mass
- <100 g
- Supply voltage
- 3.3 V, 5 V
- VHF frequency
- 140-150 MHz
- UHF frequency (VUTRXC)
- 400-420 MHz
- UHF frequency (VUTRXA)
- 430-440 MHz
- Transmit DC power
- 3-5.5 W
- RF power
- 27-33 dBm in 3 dB steps
- Receive DC power
- 162 mW
- Sensitivity
- -117 dBm for 12 dB SINAD
- Modulation
- GMSK 9600 baud, AFSK 1200 baud
- Protocol
- AX.25, transparent mode
- Dimensions
- 96 x 90 x 16.51 mm
About
The Pulsar-VUTRX is a transceiver specifically designed for space missions where reliable uplink and downlink communication is critical. It can also serve as a robust lower data-rate backup radio for systems employing higher data-rate radios. While the provided text does not offer extensive details on its features, configurations, or specific applications beyond general space mission communication, its primary purpose is to ensure consistent and dependable communication links for satellites. The product is part of AAC Clyde Space’s Pulsar line of communication solutions for CubeSats and small satellites.
Documentation
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