Summary

The ANYWAVES X-band Payload Telemetry Antenna is designed for LEO satellite constellations.

It provides a medium gain with an excellent axial ratio.

The antenna is designed to provide a high data rate for the payload telemetry links. It is mainly used by NewSpace satellite operators aiming to launch constellations.

Key features

  • High data rate for payload data downlink
  • Radome protection against the harsh environment: temperatures & ESD
  • Acceptance Tests (RF, Mechanical, Thermal) included:
  • Return loss
  • Z-axis random vibration
  • Thermal cycling

Flight heritage

The ANYWAVES X-band Payload Telemetry Antenna has flight heritage since 2019.

Testing & qualification

The flight model of the product has undergone Acceptance Tests such as RF, Mechanical, Thermal including Return loss, Z-axis random vibration, and Thermal cycling.

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The ANYWAVES X-band Payload Telemetry Antenna is ITAR free.

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Last updated: 2023-08-02

X-band Payload Telemetry Antenna

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Specs

mass
59 g ± 3 g
width (without connector)
72.6 mm
length (without connector)
72.6 mm
height (without connector)
11 mm (protruding height: 11 mm)
frequency
8.025 to 8.4 GHz
bandwidth
> 375 MHz
rf power
> 3 W
realized gain
12 dBi at 8.2 GHz
return loss
< -15 dB (all frequency bands)
polarization
RHCP
LHCP
operating temperature
-120 to 120 C

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