This paper describes the feasibility study of a Ka-band transceiver specifically designed for small satellite and CubeSat operations. The transponder is conceived to ensure up to 100 Mbit s1 data rate with a target power consumption of 20W and an overall volume of 1.5U, not including the antenna. To keep the cost as low as possible, commercial, off-the-shelf electronic components are used whenever possible. Exploiting a data communication interface like the one proposed, the small satellites market could be opened to new applications such as remote sensing, Earth observation and commercial telecommunications.

A Ka-band Transceiver for Cubesat Satellites: Feasibility Study and Prototype Development

F. Alimenti
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
P. Mezzanotte
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
V. Palazzi
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
L. Roselli
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
R. Vincenti Gatti
Membro del Collaboration Group
2018

Abstract

This paper describes the feasibility study of a Ka-band transceiver specifically designed for small satellite and CubeSat operations. The transponder is conceived to ensure up to 100 Mbit s1 data rate with a target power consumption of 20W and an overall volume of 1.5U, not including the antenna. To keep the cost as low as possible, commercial, off-the-shelf electronic components are used whenever possible. Exploiting a data communication interface like the one proposed, the small satellites market could be opened to new applications such as remote sensing, Earth observation and commercial telecommunications.
2018
978-1-5386-5285-5
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