NanoCom Link SX
GomSpace
The NanoCom Link SX is an S- and X-band transceiver for nanosatellites, offering ultra-fast communication up to 225 Mbps and advanced onboard storage with built-in encryption.
Typed specifications79 values
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- Frequency band
- S S-band RX · datasheet p.6 S S-band TX | X TX only (ANT8250) | X X-band TX
- Mass
- 315 g product page
- Frequency range
- 2 025–2 110 MHz S-Band receive, steps of 1Hz · datasheet p.6 2 025–2 110 MHz S-Band Receiver | 2 025–2 110 MHz S-band RX | 2 200–2 290 MHz S-Band Transmit | 2 200–2 290 MHz S-Band transmit, steps of 1Hz +6
- TX RF output power
- 1.59 W S-Band, up to · datasheet p.6 2 W X-Band, standard configuration, up to | 1.26 W X-Band, with optional DSN Filter Kit, up to | 1.59 W max · S-Band, adjustable output power | 2 W max · X-band TX, standard configuration +3
- Data rate
- 7 500 kbps S-band, up to · datasheet p.5 50 000 kbps X-band space link option | 50 000 kbps X-band, up to | 7 500 kbps max · S-band space link | 225 000 kbps max · X-band space link option +3
- Modulation
- BPSK S-Band · datasheet p.6 other X-band, DVB-S2 | QPSK S-Band
- Supply voltage
- 8–18 V ANT2150-DUP supply voltage · datasheet p.16 4.9–5.1 V ANT8250 communication interface supply VCOM | 12–32 V ANT8250 frontend supply VBAT | 12–32 V ANT8250 Frontend supply voltage | 12–32 V SDR MK3 supply voltage
- Power consumption
- 7–23 W product page
- Data interface
- SpaceWire 3x SpaceWire LVDS, high-speed payload data · datasheet p.6 CAN CubeSat Space Protocol based control and telemetry | JTAG debug connector, not for flight | RS-232 debug UART | RS-422 full duplex, low-speed payload data +3
- Operating temperature
- -35 °C min · ANT2150 Thermal Interface · datasheet p.8 -35 °C min · ANT8250 Thermal Interface | -35 °C min · SDR Thermal Interface | 57 °C max · ANT2150 Thermal Interface | 57 °C max · ANT8250 Thermal Interface +1
- Radiation tolerance (TID)
- 20 krad NanoCom ANT2150 · datasheet p.8
- Design lifetime
- 5 years min · datasheet p.6 5 years min · qualified for >5years operation in space
- TRL
- 7–9 hardware modules · datasheet p.6
- Function
- transceiver SDR MK3 + ANT2150-DUP S-Band frontend, full duplex RX and TX · datasheet p.5
- Link use
- payload data downlink space to ground communication link · datasheet p.5 payload data downlink X-band DVB-S2, file downlink GSUFTP
- Link protocol
- CSP over CAN bus for control and telemetry · datasheet p.6 CCSDS S-band CCSDS 131.0-B-4 | DVB-S2 X-band | DVB-S2 | CSP
- RF connector
- SMA DSN X-IF1, DSN X-RF1, DSN X-RF2 · datasheet p.11 SSMCX S-RF | SMPM S-RF, X-IF | SMP X-RF
- Connector
- SDR MK3 power PWR-1/PWR-2: Harwin Gecko G125-MH10605L1R; COM-1/COM-2: Harwin Gecko G125-MH12005L1R; SpaceWire: Harwin Gecko G125-MH11005L1R; debug: Molex Picoblade 53261-0971 datasheet p.15 ANT2150-DUP power: Molex PicoLock 504050-0791; S-CTRL: Molex PicoLock 504050-1091 | ANT8250 power: Molex PicoBlade 53398-0771
- Survival temperature
- -40 °C min · datasheet p.8 85 °C max | -40–85 °C storage temperature (absolute maximum)
- Duplex
- full S-Band full duplex continuous mode Rx and Tx · datasheet p.6
- Channel coding (FEC)
- concatenated RS + convolutional S-Band: rate 1/2 convolutional code with Reed Solomon (255,223) · datasheet p.6
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- Transmit rate
- Up to 210 Mbps
- Compliance
- DVB-S2, CCSDS 131.0-B-4, CCSDS 401-0-B-32
- RF power
- Configurable up to 33 dBm (31 dBm with X-band DSN filter)
- Full duplex rx/tx
- Up to 7.5 Mbit/sec
- Modulation
- BPSK/QPSK, symbol rates 0.5-7.5 MBd
- X-band antenna frequency
- 8000-8500 MHz, 500 MHz bandwidth, RHCP
- S-band antenna frequency
- TX 2200-2290 MHz, RX 2025-2110 MHz, RHCP
- Data buffer
- Up to 120 GB
- Interfaces
- 3x SpaceWire, CAN, RS-422; CSP, TCP/IP
- Antenna mass
- 144/150/131 g
- Modem/modulator mass
- 315 g
- Power
- 7-23 W, 12-32 V DC
About
The NanoCom Link SX is an S- and X-band transceiver designed to empower missions with ultra-fast communication capabilities. It supports data rates up to 225 Mbps and includes advanced onboard storage for mission-critical payloads. The device ensures secure communication sessions against eavesdroppers and other threats through built-in encryption and key management, adhering to the latest CCSDS recommendations. It is compatible with major ground station providers and offers a versatile solution for space communication needs with simultaneous S and X-Band transmission. The NanoCom Link SX combines the features of NanoCom Link S and X into an ultra-compact and flexible solution, making it ideal for applications such as Remote Sensing, Earth Observation, SIGINT missions, and TMTC (Telemetry, Tracking, and Command). It offers up to 7.5Mbps in S-Band (TX/RX) and 225Mbps in X-Band (TX) simultaneously. The system features an integrated front-end and antenna for optimal placement, low latency, onboard storage, and in-orbit configuration capabilities, ensuring mission flexibility and security. Its flexible software-defined radio design and low-latency performance allow for transmitting more data, adapting to changing needs in orbit, and operating with confidence across diverse satellite applications. The product is part of the NanoCom Link series, which also includes the NanoCom Link Connect software for ground station connectivity.
Documentation
- gs-ds-NanoCom-Link-1046020-10.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
- gs-ds-nanocom-link-s-x-and-sx-communication-products-12.0.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
- gs-osf-nanocom-Link-SX-rev-13.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
- gs-qtct-nanocom-link-sx-Qualification-Certificate.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
- gs-man-nanocom-link-s-x-sx-user-manual-12.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
- gs-man-nanocom-link-s-x-sx-user-manual-3.0.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
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