SAM Deployable Antenna
Deployable VHF/UHF antenna system for CubeSat TT&C communications with dipole and turnstile configuration options.
Technical specifications
- Frequency Bands
- VHF 133-150 MHz, UHF 380-450 MHz
- Configurations
- Dipole, cross-dipole (turnstile)
- Dimensions
- 98 x 98 x 6.2-10.1 mm
- Mass
- 55 g
- Power Consumption
- 0.075 W average, 1.5 W peak (deployment)
- Interfaces
- I2C, RS485, UART
About
SAM is Spacemanic’s deployable antenna system covering the 133-150 MHz VHF and 380-450 MHz UHF bands, offered in dipole and cross-dipole (turnstile) configurations for CubeSat telemetry, tracking, and command communications.
The antenna measures 98 x 98 x 6.2 mm (10.1 mm including components) and weighs 55 g, operating from -40°C to +85°C. It draws 0.075 W average power with a 1.5 W peak during deployment, and interfaces via I2C, RS485, and UART.
Documentation
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