NXTRX4

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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.

CubeSat transceiver NXTRX4 Cormorant

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

Dimensions40 x 70 x 6,5 mm
Frequency Range 145-440 MHz
Communication ProtocolCSP
UART or RS485 Speed38400-115200 kbps
I2C400 kHz or 100 kHz
Analog Input (Max)2.5 V
Power In2.7-3.7 V
RF ModulationGFSK
RF Modulation Speed1200-19200 bps
RF Power Out - DataMax 30 dBm
Sensitivity<-100 dB
Master Reset1 kHz
Morse transmitter10-30 wpm
Morse Custom MessageYes
AX.25 LayerYes
AX.25 Custom MessageYes
AX.25 DigipeaterOn/Off
AX.25 DNxD DigipeaterOn/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