Software Defined Radios - SDRs

The Lucix radiation hard Software Defined Radios provide efficient high order modulation schemes, QPSK and 8-PSK modulation, or custom waveforms.
Optimized for volume and cost targets often associated with LEO constellation missions; can also be delivered with GEO long-life screening.
High speed Gbit data in multiple frequency bands: Ka, K, S, X, L
High data rate up to 1 Gbit/s High symbol rates up to 400Msps.
High-speed DSP with ADC/DAC sample rates up to 5Gsps.
Supports custom waveforms
Frequency adjustable over a 1GHz range
10GbE Ethernet interface
Radiation tolerant; radiation tolerant boot loader
On orbit firmware upgradable
Time stamping / ranging capability

Examples

NEXUS-400 SDR

NEXUS-400 SDR:

Transmit	Center Frequency	Ka, K, Ku, X, S, L Modular frequency converters; other frequencies / bands can be supported as needed.
	Typical Transmit Power	-20 to 0 dBm Software adjustable in 1dB steps
	Physical Interface	2.92mm connector
Receive	Center Frequency	Ka, Ku, X, S, L Modular frequency converters; other frequencies / bands can be supported as needed.
	Receive Dynamic Range	-100 to -40 dBm
	Receiver Noise Figure	< 3dB For drive levels <-60dBm.
	Physical Interface	2.92mm connector
Data Formatting, Coding, and Modulation / Demodulation	Symbol rate	10 – 400 Msps
	Constellations	QPSK, 8-PSK, 16AQPSK, 32AQPSK Per DVB-S2 standard. Custom waveforms can be supported.
	DVB-S2 Frames	Short and normal frames
	FEC coding	LDPC 1/2, LDPC 2/3, LDPC 8/9
	RRC Filter roll-off factor	0.2, 0.25, 0.35
	Implementation loss	<1dB of theoretical
	Timing source	External 10MHz + 1PPS
	Baseband data interface	10GbE
Electrical	Input voltage	Typical for LEO: 26 – 30VDC Modular power supply can support other bus voltages
Electrical	Input power	75W peak
Mechanical and Environmental	Dimensions	9.0 in x 8.7 in x 3.0 in
	Weight	9.4 lbs (4.25 kg)
	Operating Temperature Range	-25C to +61C