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.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 0.053 kg
- Power
- 0.001 W
- Data rate
- 0.5 Mbps
Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.
As published by the supplier
- 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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