8×16 Ka-Band Phased Array Antenna
Rapidtek Technologies
Active Ka-band phased array antenna with 22 dBi gain and ±60° azimuth / ±20° elevation beam steering for high-throughput satellite communications.
Technical specifications
- Array Size
- 8×16 elements
- Frequency Band
- Ka-band
- Gain
- 22 dBi
- Beam Width (Narrow)
- 9°–15°
- Beam Width (Wide)
- 45°–60°
- Azimuth Scan Range
- ±60°
- Elevation Scan Range
- ±20°
- Power Consumption
- <21 W
- Type
- Active electronically steered array (AESA)
About
Rapidtek’s 8×16 Ka-Band Active Phased Array Antenna is an in-house developed electronically steerable antenna designed for CubeSat and small satellite high-throughput communication links. The array achieves 22 dBi gain with a narrow 9°–15° beam for high-gain communications and a switchable wide 45°–60° beam for acquisition. Beam steering covers ±60° in azimuth and ±20° in elevation, enabling reliable links during satellite passes without mechanical pointing. Total power consumption is under 21 W. This antenna is used in the Rapidtek Black Kite-1 8U CubeSat mission.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
