Resilient, Modular, NanoComm Software Defined Transceiver for USAF

Space Micro proposes a modular, cost-effective software defined radio that can be quickly customized according to the requirements and the use-cases. The NanoComm is the optimal solution to DoD applications where cost, reusability, time-to-field, and SWaP are an issue. It is a miniaturized, low power consumption, fully programmable radio composed by multiple slices. Each slice measures 10cmx10cmx2.5cm. With one RF section, the nanoComm fits in a 1U cage (10x10x10cm). Each slice is self-defined, includes EMI shielding features and it is designed to survive harsh and hostile space and tactical environments. The slices can be mounted on top of each other as the application requires. The NanoComm is the most flexible communication solution for a number of different applications. The digital modem slice features agile RF SoCs and the recent generations of Xilinx FPGAs that allow hosting complex/adaptive algorithms and classified waveforms. The customer can program the radio as desired. Space Micro can also program the radio if requested by the customer. The modem slice can be attached to a single or multiple RF transmitter/receiver and Power Amplifier slices. The PA slices can be mounted at the bottom of the radio or can be far away from the rest of the box for heat management. Multiple frequencies, bands and waveforms can coexist at the same time in the NanoComm. Being designed with space applications in mind, the NanoComm has very low power consumption (not more than 30W with one RF). The NanoComm had been first thought to be the most effective solution to an evolving satellite communication scenario where bandwidth, agility and SWaP-C are essential but it soon became the preferred solution for a number of terrestrial applications where the same features are important.