IQ Spacecom X Link-X

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IQ Spacecom X Link-X

XLink-X is an advanced transceiver system (Software Defined Radio – SDR) for X band communication links of small satellites in LEO environment. The mechanical dimensions fit a 1U CubeSat as well as larger satellites. The radio interface and radio protocol were developed according to standard CCSDS protocols. Downlink data rates with very high net payload rates of up to 200 Mbps are possible. Supported modulation schemes include BPSK, QPSK and higher order types of modulation with appropriate FEC encoding schemes. Adaptive modulation and coding schemes (AMC) are applicable to maximize data throughput. The satellite receiver (uplink) used for telecommand purposes of the satellites is designed for a standard CCSDS BPSK with BCH coding and net data rates of at least 56 kbps. Alternative X band or S band uplink receiver frequencies are usable. Data interface is based on CCSDS transfer frames. A special feature of the XLink-X transceiver is the optional application of two separate Tx channels. They can be used either for an increase of the transmit power or for redundancy purposes.

  • SDR high-speed data links
  • Micro, nano or pico satellite usage
  • Bidirectional communication links
  • Downlink/TM & Payload up to 200 Mbps
  • Uplink/Telecommand 56 kbps

Lead Time: 3-4 months after confirmation of specifications

Spacecom XLink-X Datasheet

Vendor: IQ Spacecom
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Description

  • Fully featured and transparent bidirectional X band transceiver (SDR)
  • CCSDS compliant for physical and synchronisation layer
  • Flight grade tested design
  • Compact case and low power consumption
  • Extra flat patch antenna design matched to customer-specific frequencies
  • Low-cost COTS design
  • Short delivery time
X band Tx operation 8.025-8.400 GHz
X band Rx operation 7.145-7.250 GHz
S band Rx operation 2.025-2.110 GHz
Operational mode FDD/Full duplex/ Half duplex
Data rate Sat2Ground 2 kbps… 200 Mbps
Data rate Ground2Sat 56 kbps+
Linear RF output power Up to + 30 dBm

(2x up to + 27 dBm)

Automatic Doppler shift compensation in RX Up to 200 kHz
Low power consumption max 16 W (Tx + Rx)

4 W (Rx-S)

5.5 W (Rx-X)

DC supply voltage 6 – 18 V / 28 V
Ultra-small volume < 0.2U
Low mass 200 grams
TRL 9

Optional equipment:

  • Tx/Rx X & S band patch antennas for satellite transceiver applications
  • Customer-specific designs and turn-key solutions