VHF/UHF Antenna for 6U+
ISISPACE Group
The ISISPACE VHF/UHF Antenna for 6U+ offers reliable and customizable antenna solutions for CubeSats models from 6U and up, with versatile configurations and proven flight heritage.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 0.09 kg
- Power
- 0.08 W
- Largest dimension
- 98 mm
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
- Mass
- 90-115 g (customisable)
- Envelope stowed (L x W x H)
- 98×98 mm (height depends on configuration)
- Power consumption nominal
- 80 mW
- Power consumption during deployment
- < 2.3 W
- Electrical interface
- Miniature 9 pin OMNETICS connector
- Data interface
- I2C
- RF input/output interface
- MMCX female 50 Ohm
- Operational temperature range
- -20°C to +80°C
- Deployment temperature range
- -5°C to +80°C
- Frequency range
- 145 MHz – 868 MHz
- Antenna element deployment duration
- < 5 s
About
The ISISPACE VHF/UHF Antenna for 6U+ is an unrivalled solution for reliable and customizable antenna needs for CubeSats models from 6U and larger. It offers versatile configurations including monopoles, dipoles, or 1x turnstile, covering a wide range of VHF to UHF frequency bands to ensure mission success. This modular evolution of the VHF/UHF Antenna for 1U-3U comprises 2x corner PCBs, an RF phasing circuit board (RFCB), and harness options tailored to specific requirements. Deployed under user command, it integrates into 6U+ CubeSats as well as Microsats, providing a solution for unique mission needs. Key highlights include flight heritage since 2020, proven performance in extreme space with over 100 units deployed, AIS Capabilities, LoRa, and IRIDE Constellation support. The antenna is thermal and vibration qualification tested, with flight units acceptance tested for operational readiness. It offers flexible UHF/VHF antenna configurations, circular or linear polarization options, automated or individual element deployment, software-controlled safe/arm functionality, and real-time telemetry for deployment status and antenna.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.