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Radio Transceiver

NanoCom AX2150 is a versatile half-duplex radio transceiver designed for S-band Telemetry and Telecommand (TMTC). It features high sensitivity through Forward Error Correction (FEC), Automatic Frequency Control (AFC), and digital channel filtering.

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The module supports in-flight reconfiguration of frequencies, bitrate and channel-filter bandwidth.

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successful flight records since 2014

With Smart CSMA/CA for medium access control and quick RX/TX switching, NanoCom AX2150 ensures short satellite ping times, eliminating the need for full-duplex radios. Its integrated design fits onto a CubeSat PCB up to four times.

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Key features

Key Feature

Robust Configuration Storage and Protection

NanoCom AX2150’s configuration is stored in robust FRAM with temperature monitoring, and over-temperature protection, enhancing system reliability.

Low power usage:

0.6W in RX and 3.6W in TX at maximum output power level.

Compact Form-Factor Compatibility:

Compact daughter-board design compatible with GomSpace NanoDock DMC series, ensuring easy integration into diverse missions.

Versatile RF Capabilities:

Spacecraft variant supporting Uplink/Downlink frequencies, adjustable bitrate (up to 96kbit), and programmable RF carrier frequency in 1 Hz steps.

Resilient RF Signal Handling:

Transmitter with adjustable output power (20mW to 700mW), RX front-end protection up to +20 dBm, and AFC is automatic frequency compensation, which helps with signal acquisition.

Multiple Interface Compatibility:

Incorporates I2C, UART, and CAN interfaces which can provide connectivity via CSP.

Lightweight Design with Full Shielding:

Weighing <32 grams, including an aluminum shield, offering a robust yet lightweight solution for space-based communication.

Technical insights

Transceiver/Controller:

Advanced high-performance narrow-band transceiver for S-band.
TMTC operation.
Compact daughter-board form-factor (compatible with GomSpace NanoDock DMC series).
32 kB FRAM for persistent configuration storage.
Temperature monitoring, adjustable over-temperature protection, and brown-out detection.
Tested to ECSS-22900 level E (20 kRad (Si).

RF Features:

Spacecraft variant: Uplink / Downlink: 2025-2110 MHz / 2200-2290 MHz, for use in SO, EE, EO bands.
Bitrate from 2.4 kbps to 96 kbps.
RF carrier frequency programmable in 1 Hz steps.
Transmitter with adjustable (20 mW to 700 mW) output power.
RX front-end protection against high-power RF signals up to +20 dBm.
Antenna port interface both the RX and TX paths.
Automatic frequency compensation (AFC).

Baseband and Protocol:

GMSK modulation schemes.
Frame encapsulation: 32-bit ASM + Golay encoded variable length field.

Frame options:

Reed-Solomon FEC (223,255).
CRC32.
CCSDS Randomization.
HMAC (authentication).

Interfaces:

Multiple CSP data interfaces: I2C, UART, CAN.
ESD protected UART/GOSH console interface for easy use in development laboratory setup.

Mass:

<32 gram including aluminum shield.

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Radio Transceiver

successful flight records since 2014

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