X-band Transmitter

The PULSAR-XTX is an extremely compact X-Band transmitter designed for CubeSat missions. The transmitter implements OQPSK and QPSK modulation with transmission data rates of up to 50 Mbps.

The transmitter is ideal for space missions where a high data rate downlink is required. It implements a CCSDS specification which allows this product to be compatible with commercial off-the-shelf satellite demodulators. The PULSAR-XTX is in-flight configurable in 100kbps steps, covers the 8.025 – 8.375 GHz frequency range in-flight configurable in 1 MHz steps.

This solution has low power requirements with <10 W (for maximum RF power output) and is powered from unregulated battery bus or regulated 5V. The PULSAR-XTX solutions have been tried, tested and trusted on an array of on orbit missions proving to be not only reliable but efficient.

This solution is compatible with the CubeSat standard, with a CubeSat Kit PC/104 form factor. The Pulsar-XTX has extensive flight heritage and are compatible with our low profile X-Band patch antenna, which can be easily incorporated into the CubeSat design. Its small size, low profile, rugged design and high directionality make it an excellent addition to the system.

These solutions are supplied with user manuals, flight boards and STEP files for seemless system integration.

Frequencies

The PULSAR-XTX is in-flight configurable in 100kbps steps, covers the 8.025 – 8.375 GHz frequency range in-flight configurable in 1 MHz steps.

Performance

The PULSAR-XTX has a low power requirement of <10 W and is powered from unregulated battery bus or regulated 5V.

Reliability

The PULSAR-XTX solution has been tried, tested and trusted on an array of on orbit missions proving to be not only reliable but efficient.