Communications
AssemblyTwo links: an S-band channel for housekeeping and commands and a fast X-band channel that dumps the stored imagery during a ground pass. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Communications
5 top-level lines as of r52845| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X-Band Transmitter 4 parts | eos-xband-transmitter | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 2 | S-Band Transponder 4 parts | eos-sband-transponder | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 3 | X-Band Antenna | eos-xband-antenna | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | S-Band Antenna | eos-sband-antenna | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 5 | High-Rate Modulator | eos-modulator | 1× | 1 | · | part |