Pulsar-VUTRX
AAC Clyde Space
VHF/UHF full-duplex transceiver for nanosatellites. VHF uplink 140-150 MHz, UHF downlink 400-440 MHz. 9600 bps GMSK, AX.25 protocol, PC/104 form factor.
Technical specifications
- Operating Temperature
- -25 to +61 C
- Mass
- <100 g
- Voltage
- 3.3V, 5V
- VHF Frequency
- 140-150 MHz
- UHF Frequency (VUTRXC)
- 400-420 MHz
- UHF Frequency (VUTRXA)
- 430-440 MHz
- Transmit DC Power
- 3-5.5 W
- RF Power
- 27-33 dBm in 3 dB steps
- Receive DC Power
- 162 mW
- Sensitivity
- -117 dBm for 12 dB SINAD
- Modulation
- GMSK 9600 baud, AFSK 1200 baud
- Protocol
- AX.25, transparent mode
- Dimensions
- 96 x 90 x 16.51 mm
About
The PULSAR-VUTRX is a compact TT&C radio for nanosatellite missions in CubeSat PC/104 form factor. VHF uplink (140-150 MHz) and UHF downlink in commercial (400-420 MHz) or amateur (430-440 MHz) frequencies. Features beacon and DTMF backdoor. Implements 9600 bps GMSK and 1200 bps AFSK with AX.25 protocol. Adjustable TX output 27-33 dBm. Full-duplex mode. SEU-immune Flash-based FPGA, I2C interface.
Documentation
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