ISISPACE VHF/UHF Antenna for 6U+ stands unrivalled when it comes to reliable and customisable antenna solutions for CubeSats models from 6U and up. With versatile configurations like monopoles, dipoles, or 1x turnstile, VHF/UHF Antenna for 6U+ covers a wide range of the VHF to UHF frequency bands, ensuring your mission’s success. It’s a modular evolution of VHF/UHF Antenna for 1U-3U that comprises 2x corner PCBs, an RF phasing circuit board (RFCB), and harness options tailored to your specific requirements. Deployed under user command, the VHF/UHF Antenna for 6U+ integrates into 6U+ CubeSats as well as Microsats and offers a solution for unique mission needs.
- Flexible UHF/VHF antenna configurations
- Circular or linear polarisation options
- Automated or individual element deployment
- Software-controlled safe/arm functionality
- Real-time telemetry: deployment status and antenna
Wide range VHF to UHF frequency bands
Software-controlled safe
More robust than ANTS1
Product Specification
| Mass |
90-115 g (customisable) |
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| Envelope stowed (L x W x H) |
98×98 mm (height depends on configuration) |
| Power consumption |
Nominal: 80 mW |
| Interfaces |
Electrical: Miniature 9 pin OMNETICS connector |
| Operational Temperature Range |
-20°C to +80°C |
| Deployment Temperature Range |
-5°C to +80°C |
| Frequency Range |
145 MHz – 868 MHz |
| Antenna Main Beam Gain |
UHF: 0 dBi |
| Max RF Power |
2 W |
| Bandwidth |
UHF: > 50 MHz (-10dB bandwidth) |
| Antenna Element Deployment Duration |
< 5 s |
Qualification and Acceptance Testing
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Is performed on the design/qualification model |
AT
Is performed on the unit to be shipped |
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| Functional Test |
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| Thermal Vacuum |
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| Thermal Cycling |
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| Vibration Test |
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| Mechanical Shock Test |
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