UHF Deployable Dipole Antenna
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The UHF Deployable Dipole Antenna offers superior RF performance with a patented, stress-free deployment mechanism, ensuring high mission reliability for critical communication links.
Typed specifications26 values
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- Frequency band
- UHF datasheet p.2
- Peak gain
- 2 dBi ~ peak gain · datasheet p.2 2 dBi peak
- Frequency range
- 400 MHz min · datasheet p.2 403 MHz max | 400–403 MHz
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 143x86x11 mm (Stowed Length) datasheet p.2 143x363x11 mm (Deployed Length)
- Polarization
- linear datasheet p.2
- Antenna type
- deployable datasheet p.1
- Supply voltage
- 5 V applying · datasheet p.2 5 V deployment
- Operating temperature
- -40 °C min · datasheet p.2 85 °C max
- TRL
- 9 TRL-9, flight-ready solution · datasheet p.1
- RF connector
- SMA 1 x SMA Female · datasheet p.2
- Fixed or deployable
- deployable datasheet p.1
- Survival temperature
- -40–85 °C thermal cycling test, 10 cycles · datasheet p.2
- Random vibration
- 14.1 g RMS 20-2000 Hz, 3 min per axis (X, Y, Z) · datasheet p.2
- Flight heritage
- Proven in Orbit Flight heritage demonstrated on 3 Satellites datasheet p.2
- Missions flown
- 3 flight heritage demonstrated on 3 satellites · datasheet p.2
- VSWR, max
- 1.5 max · < 1.5:1 · datasheet p.2
- RF ports
- 1 datasheet p.2
- Deployment mechanism
- Applying 5V, approx. 8-10 seconds. The redundant circuit design supports reliable deployment. Patented mechanism: the RF feed cables remain stationary while the antenna elements deploy datasheet p.2
- Deployed envelope
- 143x363x11 mm (deployed length) datasheet p.2
- Mounting
- 8 x M2.5 screws datasheet p.2
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As published by the supplier12 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Frequencies
- 400 - 403 MHz
- Peak gain
- ~ 2 dBi
- Vswr
- < 1.5:1
- Polarization
- Linear
- Flight heritage
- TRL-9, established space heritage
- Ports
- 1 x SMA Female
- Dimensions
- 143x86x11 mm (Stowed Length)
- Dimensions (2)
- 143x363x11 mm (Deployed Length)
- Deployment
- Applying 5 V, approx. 8-10 seconds
- Mounting
- 8 x M2.5 Screws
- Random Vibration Qualification
- 14.1 gRMS (20–2000 Hz), 3 min per axis (X, Y, Z)
- Thermal Cycling Test
- –40 °C to +85 °C, 10 Cycles
About
The UHF Deployable Dipole Antenna combines superior dipole RF performance with a patented, stress-free mechanism that eliminates mechanical risks for ultimate mission reliability. It addresses the mechanical complexity often associated with achieving superior RF characteristics of a dipole by utilizing a patented deployment mechanism that completely isolates the RF feed from mechanical stress. Unlike conventional designs where cable fatigue can jeopardize the mission, this innovative architecture ensures that the feed lines remain stationary while the antenna elements deploy. This TRL-9, flight-ready solution has established space heritage, offering a low-risk primary communication link for critical operations in LEO missions. It is engineered for missions where failure is not an option, designed to turn one of the most failure-prone moments in a mission into a source of confidence.
Documentation
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