End to End Communication Solution - IQ Spacecom

XLink is an advanced transceiver system (Software Defined Radio – SDR) for X- and S-Band communication links of small satellites with a flight grade tested COTS design. The mechanical dimensions fit into CubeSats as well as larger satellites. Radio interfaces and protocols are compatible to standard CCSDS and DVB-S2 specifications. Gigabit Ethernet is provided as on-board control and high-speed data interface.

• X-Band Tx operation: 8.025-8.400 GHz
• X-Band Rx operation: 7.145-7.250 GHz
• S-Band Tx operation: 2.200-2.290 GHz
• S-Band Rx operation: 2.025-2.110 GHz
• Data rate Sat2Ground: 16 kbps up to 200 Mbps
• Data rate Ground2Sat: 3.5 kbps up to 896 kbps
• Dimensions (x/y/z): 90 x 65 x 25.3 mm3

The X- and S-Band patch antennas are based on flight proven designs for CubeSats and Small Satellite applications. They are cost effective and available for customizable Rx and Tx frequency ranges.

• Operation frequency:
  • 8.025 – 8.400 GHz
  • 7.145 – 7.250 GHz
  • 1.980 – 2.500 GHz
• Maximum gain: 6 ... 18 dBi

AX-60 of WORK Microwave is part of this end-to-end solution. It is a 19-inch rack-mount modem unit and fully compatible with XLink transceiver. Both platforms connect with IP networks and provide easy- to-use straightforward connectivity. Supporting communication for the ground and space segments, the solution allows operators to reliably perform transmission tasks to and from satellites.

XLink and AX-60 represents a fully featured bidirectional communication system. Other frequencies are available on request.

A Ground Converter Unit (GCU) can be provided for easy integration into the ground segment and connection to ground stations and antennas.

Features:

• Utilization of CCSDS 131.0-B and 231.0-B and DVB-S2 via CCSDS 131.3-B
• Downlink: TM or Payload up to 200 Mbps
• Uplink: TC >56 kbps