The PULSAR-XTX from AAC Clyde Space is a Space Transmitter with a transmitter frequency range of 8.025-8.375 GHz and an RF output power of 33 dBm. This X-band transmitter supports OQPSK and QPSK modulation schemes and has a data rate of up to 50 Mbps. It has a channel spacing of 1 MHz and a spurious response of -60 dBc. The transmitter module features a flash-based FPGA with CCSDS FEC and scrambler and Pulse shaping filter for processing. It supports SPI payload data bus or optional LVDS interface using quad SPI for high data rates and 50 Ω SMP connector interfaces. It requires a supply voltage of 6.2-17 V and has a power consumption of less than 15 W. The transmitter has a mass of 100 g and measures 96 x 90 x 11.7 mm. It has a design life of 2 years in LEO for CubeSat missions.
