Communications
AssemblyThe link home: a transponder feeds a steerable high-gain antenna for data and an omni antenna for safe-mode contact. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Communications parts and their functions
5 top-level parts · 128 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transponder 4 parts | 1× | Deep-space transponder |
| 2 | High-Gain Antenna | 1× | High-gain antenna |
| 3 | Low-Gain Antenna | 2× | Low-gain antennas |
| 4 | Power Amplifier | 1× | Power amplifier |
| 5 | Antenna Gimbal | 1× | Antenna gimbal |
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Bill of materials for Communications
5 top-level lines · 9 rows shown · 128 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
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| 1 | Transponder 4 parts | plnd-transponder | 1× | 1 | 123 | assembly |
| 1.1 | Bare PCB | pcb-bare | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 1.2 | Microcontroller | mcu | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 1.3 | RF Module | plnd-rf-module | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 1.4 | SMD Passive (R/C/L) | smd-passives | 120× | 120 | · | part |
| 2 | High-Gain Antenna | plnd-hga | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Low-Gain Antenna | plnd-lga | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 4 | Power Amplifier | plnd-tx-amplifier | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Antenna Gimbal | plnd-antenna-gimbal | 1× | 1 | · | part |
Where the communications is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.50–$100. How estimates work| Vendor | HQ | Specialty | MOQ | Lead time |
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |