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.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 0.144 kg
- Power
- 7 W
Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.
As published by the supplier
- 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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