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Half-Duplex Transceiver

NanoCom AX100 is a highly compact and versatile half-duplex software configurable radio transceiver, available in two UHF bands specifically designed for long-range transmissions. Supporting diverse missions, NanoCom AX100’s modular design allows for hot or cold redundancy applications, supported by common interfaces for seamless integration.

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Allows for hot or cold redundancy applications, supported by common interfaces for seamless integration.

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Highly miniaturized for seamless integration

The radio module supports full on-orbit reconfiguration of the frequency, bitrate, filter-bandwidth, and modulation type. Smart CSMA/CA (listen before talk) medium access control combined with a small RX/TX switching duration gives a short satellite ping time, removing the need for full-duplex radios, simplifying the satellite design by using only a single antenna.

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Key features

Key feature

Modular Design:

NanoCom AX100 avoid redundant options and allows flexible frequency configurations.

Frequency Options:

UHF Low: 395-405 MHz.
UHF: 430-440 MHz.
Data Rates: 0.1 kbps to 38.4 kbps.

Configurability:

On-orbit RF adjustments.
1 Hz steps for carrier frequency.

Baseband and Protocol:

GFSK/GMSK Modulation Options.
Interfaces: I2C, UART, CAN-Bus, GOSH, CSP networking.

Standardized Interfaces:

Compatibility with GOSH and CSP networking for streamlined communication.

Integration with NanoDock:

Seamless fit for comprehensive and reliable space communication.

Technical insights

Advanced Transceiver:

UHF.
GFSK/GMSK modulation.
Data rates: 0.1 kbps to 38.4 kbps.
Class-leading sensitivity: -137 dBm at 100 bps with FEC.

Flexible Configuration:

RF carrier frequency and FSK deviation programmable in 1 Hz steps.
Automatic frequency control (AFC).
On-orbit configurability for RF parameters.

Powerful Transmitter:

Adjustable 24 to 30 dBm output power.
45% Power Added Efficiency (PAE).
Framing : 32-bit ASM + Golay,

Robust Framing Options:

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

Versatile Data Interfaces:

I2C, UART, CAN-Bus for CSP data interfaces.
32 kB FRAM for persistent configuration storage.

Comprehensive Design:

RTC clock.
Adjustable over-temperature protection.
High-efficiency buck-converter for transmitter supply.

Compact and Compatible:

Daughter-board form-factor (compatible with GomSpace NanoDock’s).
Dimensions: 65 mm x 40 mm x 6.5 mm.
Mass: 24.5 grams.

Connectivity and Interface:

20-position hard-gold plated FSI one-piece connector.
UART/GOSH console interface for lab setup.
MCX antenna connector.

Built for Tough Environments

Operational temperature: -30 °C to +85 °C.
Integrated heat sink (EMI shield).
PCB material: Glass/Polyimide 4+4 twin stack ESA ECSS-Q-ST-70-11-C.
IPC-A-610 Class 3 assembly.

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