Summary

The SkyFox Labs nanoPATCH-L1 is a CubeSat GPS antenna designed for space applications.

Each GPS receiver is extremely sensitive to EMI/EMC environment on the satellite. The customers should check that the GPS functionality is not disturbed by the satellite subsystems (Power Supplies, MPPT Controllers, Magnetorquers, Reaction Wheels, transmitters, receivers with local oscillators, all the PWM driven electronics) well before the spaceflight. The Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) test can be performed easily with the fully functional Engineering Model of the antenna anytime during the whole satellite development and testing campaign.

It is also ready to be connected to the Flight Model of the GPS Receiver. Red Remove Before Flight finish will remind the customers to replace it with the Flight Model of the antenna before the launch.

OPTIONS

The nanoPATCH-L1 - CubeSat GPS Antenna is available as:

Flight model

Engineering model

Applications

Suitable for Crowded CubeSat sidewall panels and SmallSats

Key features

The features of the flight model of the product are as follows,

  • Up to 50 dBc-Hz SNR on ground for close-to-zenith satellites (mounted on chassis)
  • Groundplane insulated from chassis
  • Connector MCX-F (both signal + power) straight or right-angle on request
  • FR-4 space-grade 4-layers PCB
  • Chipset TRL-9
  • SAW filter
  • Patch epoxy-fixed (Ultra Low Outgassing)
  • Double-sided Kapton® fix below the patch
  • 60/40 Tin-Lead used (prevent tin whiskers)

The features of the engineering model of the product are as follows,

  • Model intended for satellite development
  • Up to 50 dBc-Hz SNR on ground for close-to-zenith satellites (mounted on chassis)
  • Groundplane insulated from structure
  • Connector MCX-F (both Signal + Power) straight or right-angle on request FR-4 Space-grade 4-layers PCB SAW filter
  • Patch epoxy-fixed (Ultra Low Outgassing)
  • RED Remove Before Flight coating finish
  • RoHS (for lab/engineering purposes only)

Export control

  • Dual Use Goods: Yes
  • HS Code: 8529.10.69
  • Country of origin: Czech Republic

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Last updated: 2024-02-05

nanoPATCH-L1 - CubeSat GPS Antenna

1,290 EUR - 2,390 EUR
1,290 EUR (engineering model)

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Specs

lead time
4 to 6 wk
mass
29 g
width
50 mm
length
50 mm
height
12.5 mm
power supply
2.7 to 5.5 V
operating temperature
-40 to 85 C

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