ISISPACE Antenna System 2 (ANTS2) 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, ANTS2 covers a wide range of the VHF to UHF frequency bands, ensuring your mission’s success. It’s a modular evolution of ANTS1 that comprises 2x corner PCBs, an RF phasing circuit board (RFCB), and harness options tailored to your specific requirements. Deployed under user command, ANTS2 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
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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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