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S-Band Receiver

Our adaptable low-power AAC SpaceQuest RX-2000 S-band receiver is designed to offer high data rates that support a variety of data interfaces and modulation schemes.

The AAC SpaceQuest RX-2000 have been in operation on-orbit for over 30 years for their own satellite and for a wide range of blue-chip clients around the globe.

The receiver operates on S-band frequencies with GMSK modulation and up to 26 customer programmable channels with 20 MHz bandwidth, enabling configuration control.

The RX-2000 is an efficient space qualified FM S-Band receiver for MicroSats and small satellites. The RX-2000 component enables ease of integration with both individual and commercial ground station networks. Whilst not CubeSat Standard, this solution can be used in a CubeSat system design. The chassis of the RX -2000 employs a “clam-shell” design, allowing flexibility for spacecraft bus mounting options.

The receiver generates a clock and data output allowing customers the flexibility and control to implement customized or reconfigurable communication protocols on their flight computer or on an auxiliary communications processor.

Design 

This unit is a compact FM S-Band receiver optimized for the small satellite market. The chassis of the RX -200 employs a “clam-shell” design, allowing flexibility for spacecraft bus mounting options.

Performance

The receiver and GMSK modem, allow for configuration control. The unit provides the ability to reconfigure data rates and frequencies on orbit through the selection from multiple channel presents.

Heritage

These units have been extensively tested. They have been in operation on-orbit for over 30 years on AAC SpaceQuest satellites and for a wide range of blue-chip clients around the globe.

 

Why the RX-2000?

  • 2.0 to 2.4 GHz Frequency Range
  • FM/FSK Demodulation
  • Programmable Data Rates between 9.6 – 153.6 Kbps
  • Up to 26 Customer Programmable Channels
  • SMA Female RF Connector
  • Cubesat Compatible
  • Space Qualified

Technical Specification

General
Frequency 2000 - 2400 MHz
Data Rate 9.6 to 153.6 kbps
Modulation FM GFSK
Sensitivity -117 dBm @ 9600bps -110 dBm @128Kbps (With Programmable AGC)
Noise Figure 2 dB Nominal
Channels Up to 26 Preset Channels with 20 MHz Bandwidth
Electrical and RF Specifications
Input Voltage 6.0 to 16.0 Volts
Front-end Filter Built in Custom Ceramic Coaxial Resonators with 65 dB of Rejection
Power Consumption 1.5 Watts (6 - 16 VDC @ 200mA)
IF Filter 140MHz Custom Surface Mount Filter with 50 dB of Rejection
IF Bandwidth 100; 150 or 200 KHz (Channel Specific - Customer Defined - Pre-wired)
Frequency Stability ±1.5 ppm Over Internal Temperature Range of -30°C to +75°C
Sync Word Recognition Automatic or Programmable Recognition of 12. 16. 20 or 24 bits
RSSI Indicator Digital Out
Data Interface Received Data Output - Recovered Data Clock Output (Differential or Single Ended) - Receiver Control Input & Output
Data/Power Connector 15 Pin Micro Miniature Military D
RF Connector SMA Female
Input Impedance 50 Ohms Nominal
Mechanical and Environmental
Mass 200 grams
Size 135 mm x 50 mm x 25 mm
Operating Temperature -30°C to +75°C
Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C

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