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NanoCom SDR MK3

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NanoCom SDR MK3

The NanoCom SDR MK3 is a Software Defined Radio platform known for its unique modularity and compact design, supporting custom RF applications.

Typed specifications74 values

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Mass
272 g
total with 1xTR600 (typical) · datasheet p.12 306 g total with 2xTR600 (typical)  |  342 g total with 3xTR600 (typical)  |  272 g with 1xTR600 (typical)  |  306 g with 2xTR600 (typical)  +4
Frequency range
70 MHz
min · TR600 (AD9361), 70 MHz to 6 GHz · datasheet p.6 6 000 MHz max · TR600 (AD9361), 70 MHz to 6 GHz  |  70–6 000 MHz TR600
Envelope (L×W×H)
95 x 95 x 23,85 mm
with 1xTR600 · datasheet p.12 95 x 95 x 23,85 with 1xTR600 (L x W x H)  |  95 x 95 x 31,65 mm with 2xTR600  |  95 x 95 x 31,65 with 2xTR600 (L x W x H)  |  95 x 95 x 31,65 mm with 3xTR600  +1
Supply voltage
12 V
min · datasheet p.16 32 V max  |  -0.3–36 V Supply Voltage (Main/Backup)  |  12–32 V Supply voltage (Main/Backup)
Power consumption
5.46 W
Supply (Main/Backup), enable one TR600 on Slot A, Vin = 12V, … · datasheet p.16 5.58 W Supply (Main/Backup), enable one TR600 on Slot A, Vin = 18V, …  |  5.69 W Supply (Main/Backup), enable one TR600 on Slot A, Vin = 24V, …  |  5.89 W Supply (Main/Backup), enable one TR600 on Slot A, Vin = 32V, …  |  8.76 W Supply (Main/Backup), enable three TR600 on Slot A, Slot B an…  +11
Data interface
CAN
datasheet p.19 JTAG debug  |  USB host/device  |  RS-422 payload data interface  |  GPIO PL/PS single ended IO  +7
Operating temperature
-40–50 °C
qualified with three TR600, thermal interface · datasheet p.11 -40–50 °C Thermal interface temperature  |  -40–50 °C with three TR600 modules
Radiation tolerance (TID)
20 krad
product page
Function
SDR platform (user waveforms)
modular SDR platform built to support custom RF applications · datasheet p.6
Link use
inter-satellite link
intersatellite link / crosslink, NTN data relay · datasheet p.6 IoT / M2M uplink narrowband IoT and tracking solutions  |  signal reception (AIS / ADS-B / spectrum) SIGINT/Spectrum Monitoring
Instantaneous bandwidth
200 kHz
min · channel BW tuneable, per TR600 · datasheet p.6 56 000 kHz max · channel BW tuneable, per TR600
TX chains
2
per TR600 (up to three TR600) · datasheet p.6
RF connector
SMPM
TX1, RX1, TX2, RX2 on each TR600 · datasheet p.6
RX chains
2
per TR600 (up to three TR600) · datasheet p.6
Waveform development
vendor SDK
platform development kit (PDK) with reference designs · datasheet p.6
Connector
Harwin Gecko G125 1.25mm pitch (power, COM, SpaceWire)
datasheet p.18
Survival temperature
-40–85 °C
non-operational · datasheet p.11 -40–85 °C Storage Temperature
Flight heritage
flight proven; Flight heritage
datasheet p.6
TX/RX chains (as printed)
up to three TR600, each 2xRX and 2xTX channels; MCS 4 to 6 synchronous RX paths
datasheet p.6
Max RX input level
5 dBm
max · RF inputs (Peak Power), absolute maximum · datasheet p.8
FPGA / SoC
Xilinx Zynq 7030/7045 Programmable SoC, FPGA 125k/350k logic cells
datasheet p.6
Duplex
full
support TDD and FDD operation · datasheet p.6
Processor
Dual ARM Cortex A9 MPCore, up to 800MHz
datasheet p.6
RF transceiver chip
AD9361 (TR600)
datasheet p.6

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As published by the supplier11 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
SoC
Xilinx Zynq 7030/7045 Programmable SoC
Volatile Memory
1024 MB DDR3 (512 MB with ECC enabled)
Non-volatile memory
70 GB eMMC (pSLC) and 233 GB eMMC (MLC)
Mechanical dimensions
95 mm x 95 mm x 31.5 mm (with 3 x TR600)
Mass
240 g
Radiation
20 kRad TID
SpaceWire
x3
USB
x1
Frequency Band
70 MHz to 6 GHz
Tunable Channel bandwidth
200 KHz to 56 MHz
Resolution
12-bit DACs and ADCS

About

The NanoCom SDR MK3 is a Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform that stands out for its unique modularity and compact design, supporting custom RF applications. Featuring a powerful Zynq®7030/45 System on a Chip (SoC) at its core, its small form factor can incorporate up to three NanoCom TR600 MK3 Transceivers, each offering 2xRX and 2xTX Channels, making it a truly flexible, versatile, and cost-effective solution. Equipped with hardware prepared for Store and Forward, NanoCom SDR MK3 serves as an ideal choice for custom intersatellite link/crosslink solutions in constellations or Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) data relay applications. The flexibility of NanoCom SDR MK3 opens up a broad spectrum of mission applications, including high data rate intensive applications such as SIGINT/Spectrum Monitoring, custom broadband and multiband communications, and Narrowband IoT and tracking solutions. It offers a wealth of configurable I/O options, complemented by GomSpace’s extensive portfolio of antenna solutions, ensuring quick, efficient, and flexible integration. For those seeking to develop custom SDR applications, Gomspace provides a comprehensive development kit as well as an optional, in-depth, SDR standard training course.

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