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SAM Deployable Antenna

Spacemanic s.r.o.
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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Source: spacemanic.com ↗