NanoCom Link X
GomSpace
The NanoCom Link X is a DVB-S2 compatible X-band transmitter for satellites, offering data rates up to 210Mbps and featuring an integrated X-band antenna and front end.
Typed specifications54 values
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- Frequency band
- X TX · datasheet p.5
- Mass
- 272 g product page
- Frequency range
- 8 000–8 400 MHz standard configuration, steps of 10MHz · datasheet p.6 8 000–8 400 MHz X-band TX, standard configuration | 8 020–8 280 MHz X-band TX, with optional DSN Filter Kit
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 1U panel Integrated Antenna · datasheet p.2
- TX RF output power
- 2 W max · standard configuration, adjustable · datasheet p.6 2 W max · X-band TX, standard configuration | 1.26 W max · X-band TX, with optional DSN Filter Kit
- Data rate
- 50 000 kbps X-band DVB-S2 standard TX · datasheet p.5 50 000 kbps max · X-band DVB-S2 bitrate option | 150 000 kbps X-band DVB-S2 standard TX | 150 000 kbps max · X-band DVB-S2 bitrate option | 225 000 kbps X-band DVB-S2 standard TX +1
- Modulation
- other DVB-S2 modulation and coding, MODCOD 1 to 28 · datasheet p.6 DVB-S2 modulation and coding, MODCOD 1 to 28 X-band | 8PSK X-band | 16APSK X-band | 32APSK X-band
- Supply voltage
- 4.9–5.1 V ANT8250 communication interface supply · datasheet p.16 12–32 V ANT8250 frontend supply VBAT | 12–32 V ANT8250 Frontend supply voltage | 4.9–5.1 V ANT8250 VCOM communication interface supply, regulated | 12–32 V SDR MK3 supply voltage
- Power consumption
- 4.5–8 W depending on mode · datasheet p.2
- Data interface
- SpaceWire 3x, high-speed payload data · datasheet p.6 CAN control and telemetry (CSP) | CAN CubeSat Space Protocol control and telemetry | SpaceWire high-speed payload data transfer | RS-422 low-speed payload data transfer +2
- Operating temperature
- 27.8 °C AFE temperature · datasheet p.18
- Radiation tolerance (TID)
- 20 krad min · NanoCom SDR HP MK3, NanoCom ANT8250 · datasheet p.8
- Design lifetime
- 5 years min · operation in space · datasheet p.6 5 years min · Qualified for >5years operation in space
- TRL
- 9 NanoCom ANT8250 X-Band Antenna · datasheet p.11
- Function
- transceiver datasheet p.5 transmitter NanoCom Link X: ANT8250 X-Band frontend, TX only
- Link use
- payload data downlink X-band DVB-S2 space link, store and forward file downlink · datasheet p.5
- Link protocol
- DVB-S2 ETSI DVB-S2, MODCOD 1 to 28, VCM and CCM · datasheet p.6
- RF connector
- SMA X-Band DSN Filter Kit · datasheet p.11 SMPM X-IF cable SMPM to SMPM (SDR TR600 to ANT8250) | SMP X-RF cable SMPM to SMP (ANT8250 to antenna) | SMPM X-Band DSN Filter Kit | SMP X-Band DSN Filter Kit
- Connector
- Harwin Gecko G125 1.25mm pitch (SDR MK3 power, COM, SpaceWire); Molex PicoBlade 53398-0771 (ANT8250 power) datasheet p.15
- Survival temperature
- -40–85 °C datasheet p.8 -40–85 °C Storage temperature (absolute maximum ratings)
- Satellite class
- CubeSat datasheet p.6
- Duplex
- simplex TX only · datasheet p.5 half X-Band
- Channel bandwidth
- 300 000 kHz X-Band DSN RF Filter · datasheet p.11
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As published by the supplier14 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Configurable raw transmit rate
- Up to 210 Mbps
- Compliance
- DVB-S2 compliant
- RF output power
- Up to 33 dBm (31 dBm with DSN filter)
- Security
- AES-256-GCM encryption, CCSDS-aligned key management, replay detection
- Antenna frequency
- 8000-8500 MHz
- Antenna bandwidth
- 500 MHz
- Antenna polarisation
- RHCP
- Antenna gain
- >13 dB (peak), >10 dB (20° beam width)
- Local downlink data buffer
- Up to 120 GB
- Interfaces
- 3x SpaceWire, CAN, RS-422; CSP and TCP/IP
- Antenna assembly mass
- 144/150/131 g
- Antenna assembly power
- 7-23W, 12-32V DC supply
- Modulator mass
- 272 g
- Modulator power
- 4.5-8W, 12-32V DC supply
About
The NanoCom Link X is a fast, flexible, and efficient DVB-S2 compatible X-band transmitter engineered to support data-intensive payloads on satellites. It is capable of delivering radio transmit rates of up to 210Mbps. A key feature is its X-band antenna with an integrated front end, which can be optimally placed within the satellite independently of the modem/transmitter location, thereby eliminating concerns about signal loss. The NanoCom Link X also incorporates built-in encryption and key management, following the latest CCSDS recommendations, to protect communication sessions against eavesdroppers and other threats. It utilizes DVB-S2 technology for high-performance X-band transmission and supports unidirectional file transfer over IPv4/UDP. The product is part of the ‘NanoCom Link’ series, which emphasizes communication solutions for Nano Satellites and includes the NanoCom Link Connect software for ground station connectivity.
Documentation
- gs-ds-NanoCom-Link-1046020-10-1.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_X_OSF_-_1024537_-_1_-_17_-_1.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
- Flyer_NanoCom_Link_X.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
- gs-qtct-nanocom-link-x-Qualification-Certificate.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
- gs-man-nanocom-link-s-x-sx-user-manual-12-1.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
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