Key highlights

NANOcomm-2 is a highly miniaturised full-duplex TM/TC satellite communication subsystem. Its best-in-class SWaP characteristics assure the NANOcomm-2 outstanding performance for the emerging space market. Powered by PicoSkyFT, the NANOcomm-2 features embedded intelligence that directly enhances the overall functionality of the satellite system. Several intelligent built-in functions enable the NANOcomm-2 to operate as a fully autonomous system, facilitating the streamlined acquisition of satellite diagnostic data.

Key features

  • Best SWaP-optimized product in its class
  • CCSDS compliant UHF and VHF full-duplex transceiver
  • Two independent RF transceivers chains for superior reliability
  • RF output power: Up to 31 dBm
  • Input sensitivity  -111 dBm @ 10% PER (GMSK 9600bps) LNA on the receive path
  • Frequency band: 
    • TX: 400 - 470 MHz 
    • RX: 130 - 200 MHz
  • Data rates: Up to 25 kbps @ 25 kHz (GFSK) Adjustable data rate in flight
  • Baseband bandwidth:  12 kHz, 18 kHz, 25 kHz
  • Interface:   Redundant CAN-TS
    • RF Tx out (SMPM connector)
    • RF Rx in (SMPM connector)
  • Power consumption:  
    • Up to 5 W (Rx + Tx @ 31 dBm output power)
    • Up to 21.3 W (Rx only)

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Last updated: 2026-05-14

NANOcomm-2 – UHF/VHF-band TM/TC CCSDS Communication subsystem

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Technical specs

mass
110 g
length
95 mm
width
91 mm
height
12 mm
power consumption
Up to 5 W (Rx + Tx @ 31 dBm output power)
Up to 1.3 W (Rx only)
output power
Adjustable up to 31 dBm (1W)
frequency
400 to 470 MHz
130 to 200 MHz
modulation
GFSK
data rate
Up to 25 kbps @ 25 kHz (GFSK)
sensitivity
-111 dBm @ 10% PER (GFSK 9600bps)
supply voltage
5 V DC
data interface
redundant CAN
operating temperature
-10 to 50 C

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