HARDWARE / PRODUCT

PULSAR-HSTX

AAC Clyde Space
PULSAR-HSTX

S-Band transmitter for CubeSats up to 10 Mbps in amateur (2.4-2.45 GHz) or commercial (2.2-2.3 GHz) bands. PC/104 form factor, under 5W, under 100g.

Technical specifications

Temperature
-25 to +61 C
Power
<5 W
Voltage
6V-12V (5V alternative)
Mass
<100 g
TX SNR
20 dB
Frequency (HSTX-C)
2.2-2.3 GHz
Frequency (HSTX)
2.4-2.45 GHz
RF Power
24-30 dBm in 2 dB steps
Channel Spacing
500 kHz
Spurious Response
<-60 dBc
Design Life
2 years in LEO
Dimensions
96 x 90 x 17.41 mm

About

The PULSAR-HSTX and PULSAR-HSTX-C are modular compact S-Band transmitters for CubeSat missions in PC/104 form factor. Implement OQPSK and QPSK modulation with data rates up to 10 Mbps (HSTX amateur) and 8 Mbps (HSTX-C commercial). Use IntelSAT IESS-308 encoding, compatible with low-cost commercial satellite demodulators. User programmable within bands. Low power under 5W. Transmit output 24-30 dBm in 2 dB steps. Compatible with Pulsar-SANT S-Band Patch Antenna.

Documentation

Need the full ICD, test reports or a specific revision? Ask the supplier directly.

Source: www.aac-clyde.space ↗