RFX-400
Tiger Innovations, Inc.
The RFX-400 is a cost-effective, extremely small form-factor UHF transceiver designed for spacecraft communication, supporting multiple modulation formats, encryption algorithms, and data protocols.
Typed specifications45 values
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- Frequency band
- UHF 387-464 MHz · datasheet p.1 UHF TX and RX
- Mass
- 53 g approx. · datasheet p.1
- Frequency range
- 387–464 MHz datasheet p.1 387–464 MHz frequency range, 90 us settling time
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 1.8”Lx2.8”Wx0.75”H datasheet p.1 1.8 x 2.8 x 0.75 L x W x H, format
- TX RF output power
- 0.001 W min · datasheet p.1 8.1 W max | 8.1 W max · output power <1 mW to +8.1 W, digitally adjustable
- Data rate
- 1.2 kbps min · data rate 1.2 - 500 kbps · datasheet p.1 500 kbps max · data rate 1.2 - 500 kbps | 1.2–500 kbps
- RX sensitivity
- -122 dBm datasheet p.1 -122 dBm sensitivity
- Modulation
- 2-FSK, GFSK, MSK, OOK, and flexible ASK shaping datasheet p.1 2FSK 2-FSK | other flexible ASK shaping | MSK | OOK +1
- Supply voltage
- 7.5–18 V datasheet p.1 7.5–18 V input voltage
- Power consumption
- 0.2 W Receive · datasheet p.1 800 W max · standby, <800 uW
- Data interface
- RS-232 datasheet p.1 RS-232 I/O format | other TTL | other TTL I/O format | RS-422 +3
- Function
- transceiver UHF transceiver for spacecraft communication · datasheet p.1
- Link use
- ground terminal applications include ground terminals, cubesat RF modules, an… · datasheet p.1
- RF connector
- SMA antenna connector · datasheet p.1
- Power draw, receive
- 0.2 W receive · datasheet p.1
- Connector
- SMA datasheet p.1
- Satellite class
- CubeSat datasheet p.0
- Channel coding (FEC)
- other Available FEC; CRC on packets · datasheet p.1
- Encryption
- other AES (FPGA) · datasheet p.1 other DES (FPGA) | NSA Type 1 Type-I hardware encryption, under development | other AES, key length not stated
- Frequency tunable in orbit
- yes digitally tunable frequency · datasheet p.1
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As published by the supplier19 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Frequency range
- 387 - 464 MHz (90 usec settling time)
- Sensitivity
- -122 dBm
- Output power
- <1 mW to +8.1 W, digitally adjustable
- Data rate
- 1.2 - 500 kbps
- Modulation
- 2-FSK, GFSK, MSK, OOK, flexible ASK shaping
- Telemetry
- Digital RSSI, PA Temperature
- Antenna connector
- SMA
- Supply voltage
- 7.5 - 18 V
- Power (Standby)
- < 800 microwatts
- Power (Receive)
- 200 mW
- Power (Transmit)
- 225 mA @ 1 W
- Format
- 1.8" L x 2.8" W x 0.75" H
- Mass
- Approx. 53 grams
- I/o format
- RS-232, RS-422, LVDS, TTL
- I/o protocols
- Asynchronous, Synchronous
- Data formats
- Packetized or continuous stream
- Encryption (FPGA)
- DES, AES
- Error detection
- CRC on packets, available FEC
- Additional module - ais rx (2 ch)
- ITU-R M.1371-1 compliant, 161.975 MHz and 162.025 MHz
About
Tiger Innovations has extensive experience in designing and fabricating RF devices and support equipment for both space-based and terrestrial applications, specializing in highly capable, low mass, low power RF transceivers and software defined radios. The RFX-400 is a prime example, offering a cost-effective and extremely small form-factor UHF transceiver specifically for spacecraft communication. It is engineered to support multiple modulation formats, various encryption algorithms, and diverse data protocols, making it a versatile solution for space communication needs. Key features include a very low power standby mode, digitally tunable frequency for flexible operation, and variable power output capabilities reaching up to 8.1W. Its applications span ground terminals, CubeSat RF modules, and ground gateway stations, highlighting its utility in both space and ground segments of communication systems.
Documentation
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