VEGA Ka 8×8
A compact, low-SWaP Ka-band terminal for space- and power-constrained platforms.
SmartLITE · VEGA Ka 8×8
Technical specifications
Terminal specifications from the VEGA Ka 8×8 data sheet.
RF and data
- Frequency rangeTX: 27.5-30 GHz; RX: 17.7-20.2 GHz
- Typical GEO data rate7-100 kbps; depends on satellite resources
- Duplexing modeTDD
- EIRP19 dBW @ 0° scan; 17 dBW @ 60° scan (typical)
- G/T-6.2 dB/K @ 0° scan; -9 dB/K @ 60° scan (typical)
- Tx & Rx polarizationRHCP, LHCP, V, H; electronically controlled
- Receiver lock time<50 ms
Physical specifications
- Dimensions (H × W × L)42 × 244 × 141 mm / 1.65 × 9.6 × 5.55 inches
- Weight1.4 kg / 3.08 lbs
- User interfaceOne status LED; one reset button
- CertificationsCE, FCC
- Part numberHSK_DKA8_XXV2_NW
Power
- DC input range10-34 VDC, pin connector
- Power consumptionStandby: <8 W; Tx & Rx: <40 W (typical)
Interfaces
- 19-pin circular connectorDC, Ethernet, RS-232 / RS-485, Wake up I/O
- WirelessGNSS
- Operation modesExternal platform data (position, attitude and velocity) via software ICD; or internal embedded navigation data.
Modem specifications
- ModulationBPSK
- FEC1/3
- SensitivityEb/N0 < 1.5 dB @ FEC = 1/3
Environmental conditions
- Operating temperature-20 °C to +55 °C / -4 °F to +131 °F
- Dust and water ingressIP67
- VibrationSAE J1455
- Salt spraySAE J1455
Accessories
- Interface cable19-pin interface cable
- MountingCar magnets mounting kit
SmartLITE - VEGA
SYSTEM
SmartLITE
Industrial-grade
TIER
Entry
Industrial
BAND
Ka-band
Array 8×8
Size, weight and power per card.
| Card | Size | Weight | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modem | 155×80 mm | 104 g | 8 W |
| Tx | 52×80 mm | 31 g | 25 W |
| Rx | 70×80 mm | 44 g | 11 W |
Every SmartLITE terminal runs on the same backbone.
Hub, Lab and NMS serve both systems - one set of infrastructure, not a duplicate stack per line.