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NSR-SDR-X/S HP

Vulcan Wireless
NSR-SDR-X/S HP

High-power variant of the X/S-band transponder with >10 W linear RF output for CubeSat missions.

Typed specifications60 values

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Mass
700 g
datasheet p.1
Link protocols and waveforms
CCSDS
CCSDS TM/TC (NEN) · datasheet p.1 other compatible ground networks: NASA NEN, SSC (USN), KSAT  |  CCSDS TM/TC (NEN)
Frequency range
2 025 MHz
min · RX · datasheet p.1 7 900 MHz min · TX  |  2 118 MHz max · RX  |  8 400 MHz max · TX  |  2 025–2 118 MHz RX  +1
Envelope (L×W×H)
92x183x36mm
datasheet p.1
TX RF output power
10 W
datasheet p.1 10 W linear RF  |  10 W min
Data rate
2 kbps
min · RX BPSK · datasheet p.1 20 kbps min · TX OQPSK  |  2 000 kbps max · RX BPSK  |  20 000 kbps max · TX OQPSK  |  2Kbps-2Mbps Rx BPSK  +1
RX sensitivity
-127 dBm
datasheet p.1 -127 dBm Full Duplex
Modulation
BPSK
RX · datasheet p.1 OQPSK TX
Supply voltage
28 V
nom. · datasheet p.1 28 V Input  |  12 V nom. · Option  |  28 V nom. · standard input
Power consumption
10 W
min · product page
Data interface
Ethernet
datasheet p.1 other Ethernet  |  RS-422  |  UART
Operating temperature
-25 °C
min · datasheet p.1 65 °C max  |  -25–65 °C full specs
Radiation tolerance (TID)
30 krad
datasheet p.1
Design lifetime
5 years
datasheet p.1 5 years 5 year mission
Export status
ITAR
AES-256 software or NSA Type-1 encryption versions · datasheet p.1 ITAR-free version without encryption
Function
SDR transceiver
datasheet p.1
Link use
TT&C
datasheet p.1
Frequency band
S
RX · datasheet p.1 X TX
Power draw, receive
1 W
Rx · datasheet p.1
Satellite class
GEO
LEO, MEO, GEO, cislunar and lunar surface application · datasheet p.1
Channel coding (FEC)
LDPC
datasheet p.1 convolutional (Viterbi) CC1/2  |  turbo
Duplex
full
datasheet p.1
Encryption
none
datasheet p.1 none Non-ITAR  |  NSA Type 1 NSA TSAB (Type-1) Embedment, ITAR  |  NSA Type 1 NSA TSAB embedment (ITAR)  |  AES-256 software based (ITAR)  +3
Data interface speed
6 Mbps
UART · datasheet p.1

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As published by the supplier6 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Frequency bands
X/S-band
RF power output
>10 W (linear)
Form factor
CubeSat-compatible
Mission life
5 years
Data protocol
DVB-S2
Applications
Cislunar navigation, lunar surface communications

About

The NSR-SDR-X/S HP is an integrated, full-duplex X/S-band software-defined radio transponder in a CubeSat-compatible form factor, built as a higher-power version of the standard NSR-SDR-X/S for missions needing greater link margin.

It delivers more than 10 W of linear RF power output and supports DVB-S2 high-speed data along with programmable frequency, waveform, and power level settings. Mission life is projected at 5 years.

The transponder supports NASA NEN and USB waveforms with coherent turnaround and ranging, and is aimed at cislunar navigation and lunar surface communications applications. Optional integrated TSAB (Type-1) encryption is available.

Documentation

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Source: www.vulcanwireless.com ↗

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