S-Band Patch Antenna
Plan-S (Connecta)
The S-Band Patch Antenna is a compact, flight-proven antenna designed for robust uplink and downlink performance in small satellite missions, specifically for TT&C applications.
Typed specifications36 values
Discloses 6 of 10 fields engineers filter by in this category (category median 3).
- Frequency band
- S datasheet p.1 S Rx | S Tx
- Peak gain
- 6 dBi min · datasheet p.2 6 dBi min · peak gain
- Frequency range
- 2 025–2 110 MHz Rx Model · datasheet p.2 2 200–2 290 MHz Tx Model
- Beamwidth (-3 dB)
- 96 ° datasheet p.1 95 ° 95°±2° | 95 °
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 55x55x4.7mm (RX) 50x50x4.7mm (TX) datasheet p.2 55x55x4.7mm RX | 50x50x4.7mm TX
- Polarization
- RHCP datasheet p.2 RHCP RHCP or LHCP | LHCP | LHCP RHCP or LHCP
- Antenna type
- patch datasheet p.1
- Operating temperature
- -40–85 °C datasheet p.2
- RF connector
- SMP datasheet p.2 SMA 1x SMA Female (or SMP) | SMP 1x SMA Female (or SMP)
- Connector
- SMA Female datasheet p.2 SMP
- Random vibration
- 14.1 g RMS random vibration qualification, 20–2000 Hz, 3 min per axis (X… · datasheet p.2
- Flight heritage
- Flight Proven datasheet p.2 Flight heritage demonstrated on 19 Satellites
- Satellite class
- CubeSat Optimized for CubeSats and NanoSats · datasheet p.1 nanosat 1-10 kg Optimized for CubeSats and NanoSats
- Missions flown
- 19 Flight heritage demonstrated on 19 Satellites · datasheet p.2
- Axial ratio
- 2 dB max · low axial ratio (< 2 dB) · datasheet p.1
- VSWR, max
- 1.5 datasheet p.2 1.5 max · < 1.5:1
- RF ports
- 1 1x SMA Female (or SMP) · datasheet p.2
- Mounting
- 4x M2.5 Screws datasheet p.2
- Isolation
- 30 dB min · port-to-port · datasheet p.2
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 supplier7 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Frequencies
- 2025–2110 MHz or 2200–2290 MHz
- Peak gain
- > 6 dBi
- Port-to-port isolation
- > 30 dB
- Vswr
- < 1.5:1
- Beamwidth
- 92° ± 2°
- Polarization
- RHCP
- Operating temperature
- -40°C to +85°C
About
The S-Band Patch Antenna Series is engineered for modern small satellite missions that require dependable TT&C performance without compromising precious payload volume. It delivers robust uplink and downlink performance in a 55 × 55mm footprint. The antenna has proven flight heritage and TVAC qualification, making it a reliable choice for mission-critical TT&C links. It is designed to endure, with operational capability across -40°C to +85°C. The antenna offers flight-proven gain, wide-beam coverage, and environmental resilience for next-generation TT&C. Its space-proven, ultra-low-profile design de-risks link performance and ensures mission connectivity. It is suitable for applications ranging from technology demonstrators to commercial constellations.
Documentation
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