Overview
Our VHF/UHF transceiver, designed for CubeSat applications in Low Earth Orbit, is a flight-proven transceiver, integrating
transmitter, receiver, LNA and power amplifier, and optimized for operation in the VHF and UHF amateur
radio bands. Besides TM/TC operations it is also able to provide additional services to the amateur radio community.
Its half-duplex transceiver is compatible to common amateur radio equipment as the ground station counter
part. It is integrated into a single small SMT module that can be mounted onto any carrier board.
Properties
Overview
- Name
- VHF/UHF Transceiver
- Supplier
- PYXIS SPACE
- Type
- Transceiver
- Flight proven
- Yes
- Flight proven mission(s)
- SONATE-2
Details
- Frequencies
- 144-146 MHz or 430-440 MHz
- Mode
- half duplex
- Data Rates
- 1200 bps AFSK, 9600 bps G3RUH compatible GFSK/GMSK
- Protocol
- AX.25 / HDLC
- Transmit Power
- adjustable up to 31.5 dBm
- Power Supply
- RX < 100 mW, TX < 5 W @ max. TX power
- Interfaces
- CAN 2.0B, UART
- Antenna Connector
- single MCX for RX & TX
- Operational Temperature
- -20 °C to +85 °C
- Dimensions / Mass
- 30 x 62 x 6 mm³ / < 50 g
- Radiation
- 10 kRad
Pricing
- Cost
- ≥ €6,000 EUR
Delivery and customization
- Lead time
- 2 to 3 months
- Customization / NRE
Yes