NXTRX4
·Flight heritage
Cormorant
VHF/UHF CubeSat Transceiver
Elevate your connectivity with NXTRX4 Cormorant offering advanced TT&C functionality with low power consumption in a compact design. Crafted with extensive experience gained over numerous years, these transceivers exemplify great performance. As an added benefit, they boast a range of intriguing features tailored for HAM-Radio enthusiasts, making them an exceptional choice for the discerning user.
Main Features
Frequency range
From
VHF
To
UHF
Small size
40 x 70 x 6,5 mm
CSP packet router
Integrated hamradio digipeater
Radiation tolerant
Easy integration
Low power consumption
Flight heritage
Since
2021
More features
- RF power output up to 30dBm (1W) @ 50Ohm
- GFSK modulation speed 1200 to 19200 bps (James Miller G3RUH compatible)
- Compatible with hamradio transceiver Kenwood, Yeasu, Icom and more
- Compatible with modems Kantronics, SCS and more
- Support HDLC, AX.25, CSP, NMP, Morse transmitter
- CSP protocol over I2C, RS485, UART
- CSP packet router
- Integrated hamradio digipeater
- Custom AX.25 and morse messages transmitter
- Broken antenna detector
- RSSI measurement
- Ferroelectric RAM data buffer
- Non-magnetic construction
- Minimal space needed on the satellite surface (two radios on PC104 PCB board)
- Integrated temperature sensor
- Integrated power bus voltage sensor
- Integrated onboard battery voltage sensor
- Radiation-tolerant HW & SW design
- Bit-flip resistant
- Internal watchdog
- Fully configurable through NMP protocol
- Health statistic data
- Interface status data, uptime, counters
- Indication LED for easier integration process
- Vacuum, vibration, and shock environmental tested
NXTRX4 Cormorant boasts an array of advanced features that make it an ideal choice for space missions. Designed with reliability in mind, it includes a broken antenna detector and RSSI measurement to ensure optimal performance. The integration of Ferroelectric RAM data buffer and non-magnetic construction enhances its durability in the harsh space environment.
Specifications
Dimensions | 40 x 70 x 6,5 mm |
Frequency Range | 145-440 MHz |
Communication Protocol | CSP |
UART or RS485 Speed | 38400-115200 kbps |
I2C | 400 kHz or 100 kHz |
Analog Input (Max) | 2.5 V |
Power In | 2.7-3.7 V |
RF Modulation | GFSK |
RF Modulation Speed | 1200-19200 bps |
RF Power Out - Data | Max 30 dBm |
Sensitivity | <-100 dB |
Master Reset | 1 kHz |
Morse transmitter | 10-30 wpm |
Morse Custom Message | Yes |
AX.25 Layer | Yes |
AX.25 Custom Message | Yes |
AX.25 Digipeater | On/Off |
AX.25 DNxD Digipeater | On/Off |
Cormorant features a radiation-hardened hardware and software architecture, it exhibits resilience against bit-flip errors and incorporates an internal watchdog, ensuring reliability in mission-critical scenarios