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TTC Modem for AIT (TTC-IMBU)

CELESTIA Satellite Test & Simulation
TTC Modem for AIT (TTC-IMBU)

Integrated modem and baseband unit for direct spacecraft control/monitoring in EGSE environments — FPGA-based real-time modulation/demodulation, Doppler/ranging processing.

Technical specifications

IF inputs/outputs
2 (typically 70MHz)
Data rates
7.8125bps-10Mbps
Suppressed carrier modes
BPSK/QPSK/OQPSK/GMSK
Remnant carrier modes
SPL/PM, BPSK/PM
Ranging standards
ESA Standard/Tone/PN Ranging (T2B, T4B)

About

The TTC-IMBU (Integrated Modem and Baseband Unit) is a TTC Modem for AIT (Modulator/Demodulator) allowing direct control and monitoring of the spacecraft in EGSE environments. Typically integrated into an RF SCOE, it includes radiometric processing for Doppler simulation, Doppler measurement, ranging uplink signal generation, ranging downlink extraction and processing. FPGA-based signal processing provides real-time modulation and demodulation.

Documentation

No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.

Source: celestia-sts.com ↗