ThinAir Nexus
Compact, fully integrated Ka-band multi-orbit VICTS IFC antenna system with up to 1.2 Gbps downlink throughput in ThinKom's smallest form factor.
Technical specifications
- Operating Band
- Ka-band
- Tx Frequency
- 27.5 to 31 GHz
- Rx Frequency
- 17.7 to 21.2 GHz
- Constellations
- LEO/MEO/GEO/HEO
- Azimuth Coverage
- 360° continuous
- Elevation Coverage
- +7.5° to +90° (network dependent)
- Beam Agility
- >400°/sec
- Data Rates
- Up to 1.2 Gbps down and 190 Mbps up (network dependent)
- G/T
- 16 dB/K peak (11 dB/K at 20° elev.)
- Network Efficiency
- Up to 4 bits/Hz (network dependent)
- Instantaneous Bandwidth
- 750 MHz
- EIRP
- 51 dBW (46 dBW at 20° elev., 25 W Plin SSPB)
- Azimuth Beamwidth
- 1.8° Tx and 2.4° Rx
- Polarization
- Switchable circular (co/orthogonal), simultaneous dual-pol mode
- Axial Ratio
- <1.5 dB typical
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 42 in x 31 in x 5 in (1.0 m x 0.8 m x 0.1 m)
- Weight
- 140 lb (63.5 kg)
- Average Power
- 228 W
- Operating Temperature
- -55°C to +70°C external
- Environmental Compatibility
- RTCA/DO-160G
About
ThinAir Nexus distills ThinKom’s proven VICTS performance into the smallest, lowest-operating-temperature multi-orbit inflight connectivity terminal in its lineup. It is fully integrated for simplicity and rapid installation, modem agnostic, and operates seamlessly across GSO and NGSO networks with unlimited gate-to-gate operation.
Documentation
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