Polaris ADS-B Receiver

The Satlab Polaris ADS-B is a fully self-contained software-defined radio receiver for 1090 MHz ADS-B messages, with integrated demodulator and storage.

This versatile SDR offers excellent performance given the typical size, weight and power constraints of a CubeSat - or as an additional payload on larger LEO satellites.

The Polaris ADS-B receiver is built on Satlab’s second generation SDR platform, based on the in-orbit experience gained from the QubeAIS receiver, which has flown on several missions since 2013.

The Polaris ADS-B is part of our Polaris SDR product line that has demonstrated reliable flight heritage since 2019, with over 100 units successfully delivered to customers around the world for a multitude of space missions. With a TRL of 9, it is fully qualified and operational in its intended environment.

Features

• Covers the 1090 MHz band
• Possible to download raw IF spectrum samples
• 128 MB primary data storage and 1 GB secondary storage
• 1.5 W average power consumption
• Low-IF receiver with 16-bit I/Q ADC
• LNA and SAW filters onboard
• Delivered with SW library for easy integration
• CubeSat Space Protocol (CSP) compatible
• CAN, Ethernet and RS-422 connectivity
• Input voltage 4.5 to 40 V
• CSK-compatible form factor
• SMP antenna connector
• ESD protection on all interfaces

Key Parameters

Qualification status

Additional resources

• Parasolids CAD model
• STEP AP214 CAD model

Customization

Custom hardware and software requests can often be accommodated. Please see the R&D section