K/Ka-Band Transponder for 5G LEO
PicoSaTs
Miniaturized K/Ka-band transponder integrating uplink and downlink in a compact unit designed for 5G LEO CubeSat and small satellite missions.
Technical specifications
- Frequency bands
- K-band (uplink) / Ka-band (downlink)
- Application
- 5G NTN, LEO CubeSat and small satellite communications
- Form factor
- Miniaturized, integrated transponder
- Origin
- Italy
About
The PicoSaTs K/Ka-Band Transponder is a miniaturized dual-band RF transponder designed for 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) applications aboard LEO CubeSats and small satellites. It integrates receive and transmit chains in a single compact unit optimised for the mass, power, and volume budgets typical of nanosatellite missions. The unit supports K-band uplink and Ka-band downlink, enabling high-throughput satellite communications for direct-to-device and backhaul applications in low Earth orbit constellations. Designed and manufactured in Italy, it targets commercial operators building 5G LEO satellite connectivity infrastructure.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
