Satellites and subsystems > Communication systems > Transceivers > SWIFT KTRX
Key highlights
SWIFT-KTRX provides small satellites with high bandwidth K-Band communications.
Key features
- RF modulation: BPSK / QPSK / OQPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK
- Forward error correction: LDPC/BCH/Reed Solomon/Convolutional
- Interface options: 2x GigE-Ethernet, 2x RS-422, 2x LVDS, HDMI, 1PPS/clock
- Antenna ports: 1 TX port Waveguide, 1 RX port Waveguide
- Waveform/Air interface: CCSDS Standard, DVB-S2 Optional
- Encryption: AES-256 up & down
- Compatible with CryptoSWIFT-T1, KI-55, KI-103
- A lifetime of at least 3 years, depending upon the orbit
Testing & qualification
- Environmentally pre-qualified to NASA GEVS schock/vibe
- Radiation environment: 10Krad TID; Baseband Board tested to 40krad
- AS9100 Certified
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Last updated: 2022-02-11
SWIFT KTRX
Technical specs
mass
< 1 kg
length
160.5 mm
width
96 mm
height
60 mm
transmit power
< 27 W
receive power
< 20 W
frequency
Tx: 20.2 - 21.2 GHz
Rx: 30 - 31 GHz
Rx: 30 - 31 GHz
modulation
BPSK
QPSK
OQPSK
8PSK
16APSK
QPSK
OQPSK
8PSK
16APSK
forward error correction
LDPC
Reed Solomon
Convolutional Code
BCH
Reed Solomon
Convolutional Code
BCH
data rate
> 1 Gb/s
rf power
35 dBm
communication standard
CCSDS
DVB-S2 (Optional)
DVB-S2 (Optional)
frequency stability
1.5 ppm
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