LYNX-X-band and LYNX-Ka-band Transmitters
NewSpace Systems (NSS)
The LYNX-X-band and LYNX-Ka-band are high data-rate transmitters designed for space applications, offering CCSDS compliant data links with advanced modulation and FEC for efficient and quasi-error-free communication.
Typed specifications65 values
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- Frequency band
- Ka TX (LYNX-Ka) · datasheet p.3 X TX (LYNX-X)
- Mass
- 450 g max · LYNX-Ka · datasheet p.3 450 g max · LYNX-X
- Frequency range
- 25 500 MHz LYNX-Ka · datasheet p.2 8 025 MHz LYNX-X | 25 500–27 000 MHz TX (LYNX-Ka) | 8 025–8 400 MHz TX (LYNX-X) | 27 000 MHz LYNX-Ka +1
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 150 mm × 120 mm × 30 mm LYNX-Ka · datasheet p.3 150 mm × 120 mm × 30 mm LYNX-X
- TX RF output power
- 0.5 W adjustable, LYNX-Ka · datasheet p.2 0.5 W adjustable, LYNX-X | 0.5 W min · LYNX-KA, adjustable | 0.5 W min · LYNX-X, adjustable | 2 W max · LYNX-KA, adjustable +5
- Data rate
- 1 000 000 kbps LYNX-KA, user data rate · datasheet p.2 400 000 kbps LYNX-X, user data rate | 1 000 000 kbps TX (LYNX-Ka) | 400 000 kbps TX (LYNX-X)
- Supply voltage
- 9 V datasheet p.2 9–34 V LYNX-Ka | 9–34 V LYNX-X | 34 V
- Power consumption
- 25 W max · LYNX-Ka · datasheet p.3 25 W max · LYNX-X
- Data interface
- RS-485 Control and Telemetry (LYNX-Ka) · datasheet p.3 RS-485 Control and Telemetry (LYNX-X) | RS-485 Control and Telemetry, LYNX-Ka | RS-485 Control and Telemetry, LYNX-X | Ethernet LYNX-Ka +7
- Operating temperature
- -35–65 °C acceptance / operational · datasheet p.2 -35–65 °C LYNX-Ka | -35–65 °C LYNX-X
- Radiation tolerance (TID)
- 30 krad component level (LYNX-Ka) · datasheet p.3 30 krad component level (LYNX-X)
- Design lifetime
- 10 years max · LEO missions · datasheet p.2 10 years max · suitable for LEO missions of up to 10 years
- Function
- transmitter datasheet p.1
- Link use
- payload data downlink datasheet p.2 inter-satellite link
- Link protocol
- CCSDS All RF products fully CCSDS compliant · datasheet p.1
- Connector
- 25-way female Micro-D LYNX-Ka · datasheet p.3 25-way female Micro-D LYNX-X
- Survival temperature
- -40–85 °C X-Band TX · datasheet p.2 -40–85 °C X-Band TX survival
- Random vibration
- 4.93 g RMS random, qualification · datasheet p.2
- Quasi-static load
- 2 000 g sine · datasheet p.3
- Shock qualification
- 2 000 g qualification · datasheet p.2
- Duplex
- full datasheet p.2 simplex transmitter
- Encryption
- optional / customer module datasheet p.2
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As published by the supplier12 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Ccsds compliance
- CCSDS 131.3 Compliant
- Frequency (X-band)
- 8.025 to 8.4 GHz
- Frequency (Ka-band)
- 25.5 to 27 GHz
- Output power
- adjustable up to 2 W
- Max data rate
- up to 400 Mbps
- Communication
- Quasi-error-free (QEF)
- Modulation
- Variable and adaptive coding and modulation
- Radiation level
- >30 krad TID at component level
- Mission suitability
- LEO missions of up to 3 years
- Operational temperature range (X-Band TX)
- -35 to +80 degrees Celsius
- Survival temperature range (X-Band TX)
- -40 – +85 degrees Celsius
- EMC compliance
- MIL-STD-461F Electromagnetic compatibility
About
NewSpace Systems offers the LYNX-X-band and LYNX-Ka-band transmitters, which are compliant X- or Ka-band transmitters designed to meet the growing demand for high-speed data transmission in space applications. Both transmitters feature a fully CCSDS compliant data link and utilize an advanced modulation and forward error correction (FEC) scheme to achieve excellent bandwidth and power efficiency while maintaining quasi-error-free (QEF) communication. They support Variable Coding and Modulation (VCM) and Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) to optimize bandwidth utilization and adapt to channel conditions. The LYNX-X-band operates in the Earth Exploration-Satellite Service (EESS) X-band, while the LYNX-Ka-band operates in the Earth Exploration Satellite Service Ka-band. Key features include CCSDS 131.3 compliance, adjustable output power up to 2 W, and a maximum data rate of up to 400 Mbps. These transmitters are suitable for LEO missions of up to 3 years, designed with a radiation level >30 krad TID at component level. The X-Band TX is operational over a temperature range from -35 to +80 degrees Celsius and can survive temperatures of -40 to +85 degrees Celsius. They are designed and tested in accordance with MIL-STD-461F Electromagnetic compatibility.
Documentation
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