NanoCom AX100
GomSpace
NanoCom AX100 is a highly compact and versatile half-duplex software configurable radio transceiver, available in two UHF bands specifically designed for long-range transmissions.
Typed specifications88 values
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- Frequency band
- UHF AX100U · datasheet p.6 UHF AX100U, AX100UL | UHF AX100UL | VHF AX100V
- Mass
- 24.5 g datasheet p.4
- Frequency range
- 430–440 MHz AX100U (except 431.9 – 432.1 and 439.9 – 440.1 MHz) · datasheet p.6 430–440 MHz AX100U (except 431.9-432.1 and 439.9-440.1 MHz) | 395–405 MHz AX100UL (except 399.9 – 400.1 MHz) | 395–405 MHz AX100UL (except 399.9-400.1 MHz) | 143–150 MHz AX100V (except 143.9 – 144.1 MHz) +1
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 65 mm x 40 mm x 6.5 mm datasheet p.4
- TX RF output power
- 1 W typ. · datasheet p.12 0.794 W min | 0.251 W min · adjustable output power | 1.26 W max | 1 W max · adjustable output power, > 45 % PAE +4
- Data rate
- 4.8 kbps nom. · TX, typ · datasheet p.12 0.1 kbps min · RX | 38.4 kbps max · RX | 38.4 kbps max · TX, capable | 19.2 kbps max · TX, within 25 kHz BW +4
- RX sensitivity
- -111 dBm 50.000 baud w/ FEC · datasheet p.14 -122 dBm 5000 baud w/ FEC | -111 dBm 50000 baud w/ FEC | -132 dBm 600 baud w/ FEC | -137 dBm at 100 bps with FEC
- Modulation
- GFSK/GMSK datasheet p.4 GMSK
- Supply voltage
- 3.3 V typ. · datasheet p.11 3.3 V typ. | 3.3 V min | 3.4 V max | 3.3–3.4 V +1
- Power consumption
- 2.81 W TX, max PCL, nominal temperature +25C (max. 850mA at 3.3V) · datasheet p.11 0.396 W RX (max. 120mA at 3.3V) | 0.182 W RX (typ. 55mA at 3.3V) | 3.3 W TX, max PCL, extreme temperature -30C to +85C (max. 1000mA at… | 1.98 W TX, max PCL, extreme temperature -30C to +85C (min. 600mA at … +2
- Data interface
- I2C datasheet p.4 I2C CSP | CAN CSP / CFP | UART CSP / KISS; also debug console | UART +1
- Operating temperature
- -30–85 °C datasheet p.4 -30–85 °C
- Radiation tolerance (TID)
- 22 krad Total Ionizing Dose · datasheet p.6
- TRL
- 9 datasheet p.6
- Function
- transceiver datasheet p.4
- Link use
- TT&C link budget: telemetry downlink / command uplink · datasheet p.18
- Link protocol
- AX.25 datasheet p.4 proprietary 32-bit ASM + Golay encoded variable length field | proprietary HDLC | HDLC | CSP
- RF connector
- MCX datasheet p.4
- Connector
- 20-position hard-gold plated FSI one-piece connector datasheet p.4 MCX antenna connector | Picoblade Connector (JTAG) | Picoblade USART (debug) Connector
- Survival temperature
- -30–85 °C datasheet p.11 -30–85 °C storage
- Flight heritage
- The AX100 has flown on several satellites and performed perfectly. datasheet p.20
- Satellite class
- CubeSat datasheet p.4
- Duplex
- half datasheet p.4
- Channel coding (FEC)
- Reed-Solomon (223,255) · datasheet p.4 other 32-bit ASM + Golay encoded length field | convolutional (Viterbi) HDLC with r 1/2 k=7 viterbi | concatenated RS + convolutional Viterbi (HDLC/FEC mode) + Reed-Solomon
- Encryption
- other HMAC message authentication only (integrity, not encryption) · datasheet p.4
- Frequency tunable in orbit
- yes full on-orbit reconfiguration of frequency · datasheet p.4
- Channel bandwidth
- 25 kHz channel spacing / BW for 500-19200 bps · datasheet p.12 25 kHz TX
- Board format
- custom compact daughter-board, compatible with GomSpace NanoDock · datasheet p.4
- RF gain
- 25 dB two-stage power amplifier · datasheet p.5
- Noise figure
- 1 dB LNA, ~1dB · datasheet p.5
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- Frequency Options
- UHF Low: 395-405 MHz, UHF: 430-440 MHz
- Data Rates
- 0.1 kbps to 38.4 kbps
- Modulation
- GFSK/GMSK
- Sensitivity
- -137 dBm at 100 bps with FEC
- Output Power
- Adjustable 24 to 30 dBm
- Interfaces
- I2C, UART, CAN-Bus, GOSH, CSP networking
- Dimensions
- 65 mm x 40 mm x 6.5 mm
- Mass
- 24.5 grams
- Operational temperature
- -30 °C to +85 °C
About
NanoCom AX100 is a highly compact and versatile half-duplex software configurable radio transceiver, available in two UHF bands specifically designed for long-range transmissions. Supporting diverse missions, NanoCom AX100’s modular design allows for hot or cold redundancy applications, supported by common interfaces for seamless integration. The radio module supports full on-orbit reconfiguration of the frequency, bitrate, filter-bandwidth, and modulation type. Smart CSMA/CA (listen before talk) medium access control combined with a small RX/TX switching duration gives a short satellite ping time, removing the need for full-duplex radios, simplifying the satellite design by using only a single antenna. It features a modular design allowing flexible frequency configurations and offers UHF Low (395-405 MHz) and UHF (430-440 MHz) frequency options with data rates from 0.1 kbps to 38.4 kbps. The device supports on-orbit RF adjustments in 1 Hz steps for carrier frequency and GFSK/GMSK Modulation Options. Interfaces include I2C, UART, CAN-Bus, GOSH, and CSP networking, ensuring compatibility with GOSH and CSP networking for streamlined communication and seamless integration with NanoDock.
Documentation
- gs-ds-nanocom-ax100.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
- ProductChangeNotice_NANOCOM_AX100-U-UL.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
- Gs-Qtct-NanoCom-AX100.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
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