NewSpace S-Band Transceiver
Rakon Limited
Integrated NewSpace S-band transceiver subsystem for CubeSat and small satellite TT&C (Tracking, Telemetry and Command) communications.
Typed specifications73 values
Discloses 9 of 13 fields engineers filter by in this category (category median 3).
- Frequency band
- S Reception · datasheet p.1 S RX | S Transmission | S TX
- Mass
- 300 g Long missions · datasheet p.2 250 g Short missions
- Frequency range
- 2 000–2 100 MHz Reception frequency range · datasheet p.1 2 000–2 100 MHz RX | 2 200–2 290 MHz Transmission frequency range | 2 200–2 290 MHz TX
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 95 x 95 x 60 mm Long missions · datasheet p.2 95 x 95 x 50 mm Short missions
- TX RF output power
- 2 W max · datasheet p.1 2 W max | 2 W max | 2 W max
- Data rate
- 5 000 kbps max baud rate · datasheet p.1 5 000 kbps RX, max | 5 000 kbps TX, max | 5 000 kbps max · Rx, transfer frame level | 5 000 kbps max · Tx, transfer frame level
- Modulation
- BPSK / QPSK / GMSK datasheet p.1 QPSK | GMSK
- Supply voltage
- 5 V nom. · short missions, power amplifier · datasheet p.1 5 V Power amplifier, Short missions | 6 V Supply voltage, Short missions | 5–28 V | 22–37 V long missions, isolated DC-DC converter input range +3
- Power consumption
- 0.05 W Receiving mode, @5V, Short missions · datasheet p.1 1.2 W Receiving mode, @6V, Short missions | 10 W Transmitting mode (CW), @5V, Short missions | 1.2 W Transmitting mode (CW), @6V, Short missions | 12 W TX, max +1
- Data interface
- CAN datasheet p.1 CAN max 1 Mbps, CSP | RS-485 max 5 Mbps | RS-422 | RS-485
- Operating temperature
- -20–60 °C datasheet p.1
- Radiation tolerance (TID)
- 50 krad Long missions · datasheet p.1
- Design lifetime
- 12 years Long missions · datasheet p.1 1 years min, Short missions | 5 years min · long missions (>5-year equipment) | 1 years min · short missions (>1-year)
- Function
- transceiver datasheet p.1
- Link use
- TT&C datasheet p.1 payload data downlink high data rate communications between satellites and ground s… | inter-satellite link
- Link protocol
- AX.25 datasheet p.2 CCSDS CCSDS USLP | CSP CSP + Sync. word | other CCSDS USLP | AX.25
- RF connector
- SMA SMA or MMCX (short missions); long missions TBD · datasheet p.2 MMCX SMA or MMCX (short missions); long missions TBD
- Power draw, transmit
- 12 W max · <12 W on Tx · datasheet p.1
- Connector
- Molex or Harwin (RS 485, short missions) datasheet p.2 CSP CAN, Short missions | SMA or MMCX RF, Short missions | Molex or Harwin RS 485, Short missions
- Survival temperature
- -30–70 °C datasheet p.1 -30–70 °C non-operating, qualification
- Duplex
- full datasheet p.1
- Channel coding (FEC)
- LDPC datasheet p.2 concatenated RS + convolutional RS + Convolutional
- Frequency tunable in orbit
- yes in-flight re-configurable frequency range (Tx/Rx) · datasheet p.1
- Channel bandwidth
- 5 000 kHz Max Rx data rate · datasheet p.2 5 000 kHz Max Tx data rate
Each value is typed with its unit and measurement condition and cites the datasheet page it was taken from. Nothing is guessed: a field that is absent here has not been published by the manufacturer. machine-extracted ✓ checked by NewSpace Market ✓ manufacturer confirmed by the manufacturer.
As published by the supplier20 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Frequency band
- S-band
- Type
- Integrated transceiver (Tx + Rx)
- Application
- CubeSat and small satellite TT&C
- Product class
- NewSpace
- Mass
- 250 g
- Dimensions
- 95 x 95 x 50 mm
- Frequency
- 2.2 to 2.29 GHz (transmission), 2 to 2.1 GHz (reception)
- Power
- <12 W on Tx
- Supply voltage
- 5 – 28 VDC
- Operating temperature
- -20°C to +60°C
- Data rate
- 5 Mbps (Tx & Rx baud rate)
- Interface
- CAN-bus, RS-422, RF
- Lifetime
- > 1 year
- Maximum output power
- 2 W (33 dBm)
- Non-operating temperature
- -30°C to +70°C
- Total Ionizing Doze (TID)
- 50kRad
- CAN Maximum data rate
- 1 Mbps
- RS 485 Maximum data rate
- 5 Mbps
- RF Maximum Tx data rate
- 5 Mbps
- RF Maximum Rx data rate
- 5 Mbps
About
The Rakon NewSpace S-Band Transceiver is a complete integrated subsystem for CubeSat and small satellite telemetry/telecommand (TT&C) communications. Combining the company’s expertise in frequency control and RF subsystems, the transceiver is designed for the NewSpace market with reduced qualification lead times compared to traditional Hi-Rel components, enabling rapid deployment in commercial LEO constellation programs. The system provides a turn-key S-band communication solution reducing integration complexity for satellite manufacturers.
Documentation
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