NanoCom AM2150-O MK2
GomSpace
The NanoCom AM2150-O MK2 is a passive, deployable S-band antenna designed to provide a near omni-directional radiation pattern for small satellite systems.
Typed specifications49 values
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- Frequency band
- S S-band antenna solution · datasheet p.4
- Peak gain
- -12 dBi min · datasheet p.12 -12 dBi min · Ga,sys antenna gain on 3U or 6U structure: > -12 dBi in 80% o…
- Mass
- 23.5 g typ. · Mass AM2150-O MK2 (No mounting plate) · datasheet p.17 23.5 g 23.5 ±1, no mounting plate | 23.5 g nom.
- Frequency range
- 2 025–2 290 MHz datasheet p.4 2 025–2 290 MHz Coverage | 2 025–2 290 MHz operate within
- Polarization
- linear datasheet p.6 linear The antenna element is linear polarized
- Antenna type
- 1/4-wave sleeved dipole datasheet p.4 dipole 1/4-wave sleeved dipole type of antenna element
- Supply voltage
- 28.8 V nom. · 32VVBURN, VBURN supply voltage 32V option, typ · datasheet p.11 24–33.6 V 32VVBURN, VBURN supply voltage 32V option, min-max | 4.5–5.5 V 5VVBURN, VBURN supply voltage 5V option, min-max | 3–3.6 V GSRB Supply | 24–33.6 V VBURN supply 32V option +4
- Power consumption
- 5 W max input · datasheet p.10
- Data interface
- I2C datasheet p.8 I2C GSRB bus: MCU I2C data/clock, standard and fast mode supporte…
- Operating temperature
- -40–85 °C datasheet p.10 -40–85 °C Top, operating temperature, absolute maximum ratings
- TRL
- 9 AM2150-O · datasheet p.10
- RF connector
- MCX J1, Samtec MCX-J-P-H-ST-TH1 50 ohm MCX jack, female socket · datasheet p.8 MCX MCX coaxial connector | other Samtec MCX-J-P-H-ST-TH1 50ohm MCX jack, female socket, MCX jack
- Fixed or deployable
- deployable datasheet p.4
- Connector
- Molex 53398-0871 8pin 1.25mm pitch PicoBlade Header datasheet p.8 Samtec MCX-J-P-H-ST-TH1 50ohm MCX jack, female socket
- Survival temperature
- -40–85 °C datasheet p.10 -40–85 °C Tstorage, absolute maximum ratings
- Flight heritage
- The burn and sensor channels are controlled and monitored by an onboard MCU, which has inherited its firmware from NanoUtil AR6, the flight proven GomSpace release mechanism used for the VHF version of ANT-6F datasheet p.6
- Satellite class
- CubeSat datasheet p.4 nanosat 1-10 kg nano-satellite
- Fits satellite size
- 1U supports a range of structure sizes, including 1U, 2U, 3U, 6U… · datasheet p.4 2U supports a range of structure sizes, including 1U, 2U, 3U, 6U… | 3U supports a range of structure sizes, including 1U, 2U, 3U, 6U… | 6U supports a range of structure sizes, including 1U, 2U, 3U, 6U… | 12U supports a range of structure sizes, including 1U, 2U, 3U, 6U…
- Max RF power
- 5 W Maximum input power J1 MCX, Average · datasheet p.10 5 W max · Pmax, maximum input power J1 MCX, average, absolute maximum r…
- RF ports
- 1 J1 antenna, 50 ohm MCX · datasheet p.9
- Deployment mechanism
- Antenna element held down by a Dyneema monofilament line (burnwire) routed across two axial metal film resistors, each with an associated burn channel; the resistors are sequentially commanded to heat and melt the monofilament. Redundant release mechanism datasheet p.5
- Mounting
- Four different mounting plates (Type A, B, C and a no-plate option), made of 1.5-2 mm thick aluminium providing shielding from radiation; mechanical size and mounting hole positions per plate in chapter 10. The option with no backplate can only be mounted datasheet p.17
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- Frequency range
- 2025-2290 MHz
- Matching
- |S11| < -10 dB
- Circular polarized gain
- > -12 dBi for >80% of directions
- Abs gain
- > -12 dBi for >95% of directions
- Antenna mass (standalone)
- < 30 grams
- Mass with mounting plate
- < 80 grams (excluding harness)
- RF connector
- MCX coaxial connector
- Interface connector
- Pico Blade for GSRB I2C and burn voltage
About
The NanoCom AM2150-O MK2 is a passive S-band antenna solution engineered for systems that require a near omni-directional radiation pattern. It is specifically designed to complement the AX2150 low power radio transceiver and other compatible radio systems. This antenna is a deployable type, constructed with low-loss materials to ensure efficient performance. The system comprises a single deployable sleeve dipole antenna, integrated with a hold-down and release mechanism for reliable deployment in space. Depending on its orientation and interaction with the spacecraft’s exterior, the NanoCom AM2150-O MK2 delivers a near omni-directional radiation pattern, crucial for maintaining communication links. It can be utilized as a stand-alone unit or in conjunction with other antennas, such as the NanoCom AM2150-PS, to achieve broader coverage or specific communication requirements.
Documentation
- gs-ds-AM2150-O-MK2-DS-1068600-1-2-1.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
- gs-osf-AM2150-O-MK2-OSF-1068602-1-1.0-1.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
- gs-fly-AM2150-O-MK2-FLY-1068599-1-1.0-1.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
- gs-qtct-AM2150-O-MK2-Qualification-Certificate-QTCT-1068601-1-1.0-1.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
- gs-man-AM2150-O-MK2-MAN-1068603-1-2-1.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
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