Kymeta u8 Antenna – Unique Needs for Connectivity While in Motion

Kymeta u8 Antenna Features

Electronically Steered Antenna

Software-defined, reconfigurable, and updatable, the u8 satellite antenna operates over the complete Ku band.

Designed for Mobility

Low profile and aerodynamic, the u8 antenna can be easily integrated into terminals designed for mobile platforms.

Low Power

With native dc operation, the antenna requires very low power to point and track while on the move.

Flexible and Modular

With support for multi-waveform openamip compatible modems, the u8 antenna can be integrated into many unique system configurations.

Leo Ready

The u8 antenna anticipates the arrival of Ku-band Leo constellations. The u8 antenna can be updated to support Leo operation when available

Specifications

Antenna

• Band:             Ku
• Type:             Electronically scanned array
• Aperture:             RX and TX combined

82 cm active diameter

• Polarization:             Linear, software-defined

(circular with software upgrade)

Mechanical

• Dimensions:             L 89.5 cm × W 89.5 cm x H 12.3 cm

L 35.2 in. × W 35.2 in. x H 4.8 in.

• Weight:             25 kg (55 lb.)
• Operational Temp:             -40 °C to +55 °C (ambient)

-40 °C to +70 °C (with solar load)

• Storage Temp:             -40 °C to +85 °C
• Ingress Protection:             IP66

Interfaces

• Network Interface: Ethernet
• RF Connectors: N-type
• Waveguide Port: WR-75

RX

• RX Freq. Range: 7 GHz to 12.75 GHz
• G/T Broadside: 9 dB/K to 11.5 dB/K
• G/T @ 35° Elevation: 6 dB/K to 9 dB/K

Typical Land Mobile

• RX Instantaneous: 250 MHz

Bandwidth

TX

• TX Freq. Range: 75 GHz to 14.5 GHz
• TX Gain Broadside: 5 dBi to 34.5 dBi

(14.0 GHz to 14.5 GHz)

• TX Gain @ 35° Elevation: 31 dBi to 32.5 dBi

Typical Land Mobile                (14.0 GHz to 14.5 GHz)

• Cross-Polarization: ≥25 dB

Isolation

• TX Instantaneous: >62 MHz

Bandwidth