X-band Radiation Hardened Satellite Transponder

SKU: µXBT

Satellite Transponder by Space Micro (2 more products)

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The μXBT from Space Micro is an X-band Satellite Transponder that is designed for LEO, MEO, and GEO orbits. It has a frequency of 8.3-8.5 GHz, a downlink data rate of up to 6 Mbps, and a channel bandwidth of up to 10 MHz. This radiation-hardened transponder consists of a Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that has a power consumption of 12 W and supports BPSK and QPSK, with OQPSK and 8PSK modulation techniques. It can be controlled via RS-422 data interface for uplink, downlink, control, and bus commands, and is AES-256 FIPS 140-2 encrypted. This CCSDS DSN-compliant transponder measures 153 x 127 x 116 mm and is ideal for applications such as telemetry, tracking & command transponders, mission data transmitter, ranging, and satellite constellations & lunar missions.

Product Specifications

Product Details

  • Part Number
    µXBT
  • Manufacturer
    Space Micro
  • Description
    X-band Radiation Hardened Satellite Transponder

General Parameters

  • Orbit
    LEO, MEO, GEO
  • Input Voltage
    28 V
  • Mass
    3 Kg
  • Dynamic Range
    -125 to -50 dBm
  • Vibration
    GEVS Acceptance Levels
  • Power Consumption
    13 W (On without PA), 80 W (On with PA 3W Output), 110 W (On with PA 12W Output)
  • Frequency Stability
    ±10 ppm
  • Transmitter Operating Frequency
    8300 to 8500 MHz
  • Transmitter Modulation Format
    BPSK, QPSK, (Options) OQPSK, 8PSK
  • Transmitter Data Rate
    Up to 6 Mbps
  • Receiver Operating Frequency
    7250 to 7750 MHz
  • Receiver Data Rate
    2 to 12 kbps
  • Operating Temperature
    -20 to 50 Degree C
  • Interface
    RS-422, UART
  • Application
    IRIS, LADEE Scientific Missions, X Band, Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA), Telemetry, Tracking & Command, Mission Data Transmitter, Ranging, Suitable for Satellite Constellations, Lunar Missions
  • Dimension
    6.02 x 5 x 4.57 Inch

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