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UHF TM/TC radio link

SPUTNIX
UHF TM/TC radio link

A half-duplex UHF-band transceiver providing telecommand/telemetry radio links between spacecraft and ground stations for the Pallada/SXC platform families.

Technical specifications

Dimensions, mm
115 x 66 x 19 (without fasteners)
Mass, g
135
Power voltage, V
6-36 without galvanic isolation
Power consumption, Wt
20 (transmission), 1 (reception)
Operating mode
Half duplex
Duplicated interfaces
CAN2.0B
Channel data transfer rate, bit/sec
up to 19200
Data transfer protocol
AX.25, USP
Operating frequency range, MHz
435-438
Output power level, Wt
5
Receiving path sensitivity, dBm
minus 109

About

The UHF transceiver makes it possible to organize communication between the ground control complex and the spacecraft in the VHF/UHF range of radio waves for control tasks and receiving telemetry. It is suitable for use in low orbit as a primary or backup transceiver. It is SPUTNIX’s own development according to company standards, compatible with ECSS recommendations, with relatively low cost, light weight and low energy consumption, adaptation to customer requirements, use of unified electrical, information and mechanical interfaces, availability of flight qualification, and compatibility with a network of UHF receiving stations around the world through the use of open communication protocols.

Documentation

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Source: sputnix.ru ↗