NewSpace S-Band Transceiver
Rakon Limited
Integrated NewSpace S-band transceiver subsystem for CubeSat and small satellite TT&C (Tracking, Telemetry and Command) communications.
Technical specifications
- 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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