Satellites and subsystems > Communication systems > Transceivers > NANOlink(-S)-boost – S-Band TM/TC CCSDS Communication Subsystem
Key highlights
The NANOlink(-S)-boost is a highly miniaturized full-duplex TM/TC satellite communication subsystem, equipped with an additional efficient integrated amplifier, and an optional built-in encryption system that provides a high level of security between the satellite and the ground station (GS).
Several intelligent built-in functions enable the NANOlink(-S)-boost to operate as a fully autonomous system, facilitating the streamlined acquisition of satellite diagnostic data. The optional security features (-S) utilize the CCSDS Space Data Link Security protocol.
Additionally, the NANOlink(-S)-boost supports the symmetric AES-GCM-256 authenticated encryption algorithm and accommodates multiple encryption keys, making it a key subsystem in NANOsky avionics.
SkyLabs end-to-end communication solution combines satellite command, monitor and management and payload data reception with SkyEGSE-comm SDR modem based on comprehensive NANOsky CMM software development kit.
Key features
- Best SWaP-optimized product in its class
- CCSDS compliant S-band full duplex transceiver
- Software Defined Radio architecture
- Advanced FDIR supervision functionality of SDR functionality
- RF output power: Up to 37 dBm (5 W)
- Frequency band:
- Tx 2.200 - 2.300 GHz
- Rx 2.025 - 2.110 GHz
- Input sensitivity -95 dBm @ 4 Mbps OQPSK
- Data rates: Up to 4 Mbps @ 2.5 MHz (OQPSK) Adjustable data rate in flight
- Interface: Redundant CAN-TS and LVDS-TS
- Power consumption: 17 W (Rx + Tx @ 5W RF output power) 1.9 W (Rx only)
- Comprehensive housekeeping telemetry (voltages, currents, temperatures,...)
- Security (optional)
- Encryption: AES-GCM-256
- CCSDS 355.0-B-2: SDLP
- CCSDS 355.1-B-1: SDLP-EP
- Redundant CAN for TM/TC
- Additional PA to boost RF output power
Flight heritage
Flight proven on several missions.
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Last updated: 2026-05-14
Technical specs
1.9 W (Rx only)
Rx: 2.025 to 2.110 GHz
LVDS
1. Adjustable, also in flight.
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