nanoTX™ and nanoPuck™ Transmitters

Small Wonder

Starting at a mere 1.3 cubic inches, our nanoTx™ and nanoPuck™ transmitters support the smallest of airborne platforms with programmable multi-mode operation and up to 5 Watts of RF output. The smallest ARTM transmitters now available, Quasonix nano transmitters are ideal for applications with strict SWaP constraints.

ARTM Modulations

Quasonix transmitters offer three different modulations of increasing spectral efficiency – PCM/FM, SOQPSK-TG, and Multi-h CPM – also known as ARTM Tiers 0, I, and II, at standard bit rates from 0.1 to 28 Mbps (0.05 to 14 Mbps for PCM/FM). (The maximum bit rate with a Clock Free transmitter is 35 Mbps for all modes.) With bandwidth at a growing premium in flight test telemetry, you can take advantage of 2 to 2.5 times the data capacity of the legacy PCM/FM waveform with SOQPSK-TG and Multi-h CPM.

Product Configurations

RF Output Power

10 mW, 1 W, or 5 W

Frequency Band

Lower S band (2200.5 MHz – 2300.5 MHz)
Upper S band (2300.5 MHz – 2394.5 MHz)
Full S band

Baseband Interface

nanoTx™: TTL or TIA/RS-422 (RS-422)
nanoPuck™: LVTTL (direct connection, no cabling necessary)

Other Highlights

Exceptional Efficiency
Outputs from 10 mW to 5 W and optional variable power – all while drawing less current than the competition
Quasonix nano transmitters stand alone as the only 1.3 cubic inch transmitters with multi-mode and 5 W output capabilities
Configuration flexibility (nanoPuck™): the baseband connector can be located on either the top or bottom of the unit, as can the RF connector
Automatic Data Rate Tracking
As long as the external clock remains within the specified data rates above, the transmitter will automatically adjust to it with no programming or configuration required
Bypassable Randomizer
Standard IRIG-106 fifteen-stage randomizer, for applications with non-encrypted data
Intuitive Control
Straightforward configuration and control and platform-independence with serial terminal programming

Product Datasheets and Catalogs

Type	Title	Updated	Description	Version	Keywords
	TIMTER™ Transmitter Datasheet	Mar-2023	Features, options, specifications, and select accessories for Quasonix’s range of multi-mode telemetry transmitters, including nanoTX™ and nanoPuck™.		ARTM Band baseband baud bit carrier Clock Code connector contact Control Data dual FM frequency hardware Input interface kbps low lower MA Max Mbps MHz mode models mW mWatt nanoPuck nanoTX ohms Option output packages PCM pin power Quasonix range Rate RF RS-422 Serial settings Tier TIMTER Transmitter transmitters TTL typical VDC voltage Watt
	Receiver and Transmitter Catalog	Nov-2022	Catalog of products including Rackmount and Compact RDMS™ Receivers; TIMTER™, nanoTX™, and nanoPuck™ Transmitters; transmitter accessories and heat sinks; Ethernet Via Telemetry (EVTM); and the Receiver Analyzer.		1U 3U 5-band acquisition adaptive add-ons amplifier Analyzer application-specific ARTM automates better bigger bit break brother channels Check Coded combination combiner combining compact competition complete Configurations contiguous contiguously coverage covering CPM dB dBm decoding delivering demodulator Density diminutive display diversity efficient elegant encoded equalizer error exceptional extremely features finest flexibility flight-ready FM frequency Generation generators GHz highest include including index integrated Introducing levels Low Lower market matter MHz modes modulation mount multi-band Multi-h multi-mode nanoTX new noise offers optional package Parity PCM performance performing power rack Rack-Mount range rate rd RDMS Receiver sensitivity signal signals single size smallest SOQPSK SOQPSK-TG Space spectrum synchroniza synchronizer tailoring Telemetry testers tests third threshold Time TIMTER touchscreen Transmitter tuning ultimate unit Upper value watts wide

Product Demonstrations

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Available on Most Transmitters

Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) Error Correction System
Multiple hardware-selected presets (2, 4, 8, or 16)
Wide input voltage range
Clock generator output to baseband connector
Randomizer output to baseband connector
Dual power (two settings, “high” and “low”)
Variable power (32 discrete power level settings, spanning 24 dB)
Clock-free baseband interface
High bit rate option increases maximum bit rate to 46 Mbps (23 Mbps for Tier 0)
Low bit rate option decreases minimum bit rate to 50 kbps (25 kbps for Tier 0)
Automatic carrier wave output

Option Datasheets and Guides

Type	Title	Updated	Description	Version	Keywords
	Receiver and Transmitter Low-Density Parity Check Datasheet	Nov-2022	The Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) Forward Error Correction mode improves link margin equivalent to nearly tripling the operating distance on your telemetry link.		bandwidth bit bits block channel CHECK code coding conditions CORRECTION crypto data dB Decoding DENSITY devices Eb ERROR even fading FM Forward fully gain LDPC less Link LOW maintain Margin N0 nearly Operation PARITY payload PCM performance Quasonix rate rates receiver receivers sizes subsystem Synchronization SYSTEM telemetry Transmitter

Option Demonstrations

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Supporting Items – nanoPuck

Image	Item	Description
	MMCX to SMA Adapter Cable	RG-316 coaxial cable with right-angle MMCX and SMA connectors. Length 34 cm (13.4 inches). Part number: QSX-AC-MMCX-SMA-R-R-34

Supporting Items – nanoTx

Image	Item	Description
	15-Pin Nano-D TTL Pigtails	A 15-pin Nano-D with 36-inch teflon-insulated pigtails for connecting to transmitters with TTL clock and data baseband interface. Part number: QSX-AC-NANO15-36PT
	15-Pin Nano-D TTL Wiring Harness	A 15-pin Nano-D wiring harness for connecting to transmitters with TTL clock and data. Includes power, serial control, and baseband connectors. Part Number: QSX-AC-NANO15-HARNESS
	21-Pin Nano-D RS-422 Pigtails	A 21-pin Nano-D with 36-inch teflon-insulated pigtails for connecting to transmitters with RS-422 clock and data baseband interface. Part Number: QSX-AC-NANO21-36PT
	21-Pin Nano-D RS-422 Wiring Harness	A 21-pin Nano-D wiring harness for connecting to transmitters with RS-422 clock and data. Includes power, serial control, and baseband connectors. Part Number: QSX-AC-NANO21-HARNESS
	Heat Sink Thermal Pad	2″ x 3″ Thermal Pad, Bergquist QPAD II, 0.006″/0.152mm thick, for use with heat sinks. Part Number: QSX-AC-TXTP
	MMCX to SMA Adapter Cable	RG-316 coaxial cable with right-angle MMCX and SMA connectors. Length 34 cm (13.4 inches). Part number: QSX-AC-MMCX-SMA-R-R-34
	Transmitter AC-Powered Heat Sink	Fan-cooled, AC-powered heat sink for transmitters. Used for testing at the bench; not airborne approved. Part Number: QSX-AC-32-HS-12V (formerly QSX-TIMTER-HS-12V).

Accessory Datasheets

Type	Title	Updated	Description	Version	Keywords
	Transmitter Heat Sinks Datasheet	Feb-2023	Quasonix offers different types of integrated and add-on heat sinks, as described in this datasheet. Please contact Quasonix for heat sink recommendations for your particular TIMTER™ transmitter.		access air altitude applications ball baseplate Bearing bottom cable CFM connection connector connectors convenient copper Current dBA Dimension draw Dual enable ensure extender fan Fan-cooled female Fin flow gender grams HEAT Input lead Level mA male Material max MDM-15 mm mmH2O mounted mounting nanoTX Noise offers Output package particular Pitch power pressure QSX-AC-32-HS-12V QSX-AC-32-HS-28V-SP Quasonix RF rpm Section Sink SINKS SMA speed standard Static supply surface System thermal Thickness TIMTER transmitter Transmitter-powered TRANSMITTERS UL VDC Voltage Weight

User Manuals and Guides

Title	Updated	Description	Version	Keywords
J/F 12 Files (1 MB Download)	Jul-2010	These files address the applicability of the US Government’s J/F 12 and DD Form 1494 classification documents to Quasonix’s TIMTER™ transmitter product line.		applicability Application classification DD FORM 1494 EMISSION Equipment Frequency HANDLING J/F 12/09140 JF 12 JF12 model STAGE SYSTEM transmitter UNCLASSIFIED
Receiver and Transmitter Low-Density Parity Check Guide	Sep-2019	This technical guide introduces Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC) encoding, its uses and benefits, the Quasonix products it is available for, and considerations for optimal set-up and use.	1.0	Advanced Analyzer ARTM Availability Bandwidth Bench Channel Check Command Commands Compact Configuration Controls Density Dual LDPC List Menu Mode Modulator Mount Parity Quasonix Rack Receiver Receivers RF Screen Single SOQPSK STC Tier Transmitter User
Transmitter RF Troubleshooting Guide	Jul-2019	Quick, three-part test to verify that the RF output on a Quasonix telemetry transmitter is working correctly.	1.2	Analyzer bit carrier check clock command control correct data enable error external FR frequencies frequency internal low Mbps MO mode modulation normal obtained Off option output Part pattern pin PN15 polarity power present Quasonix rate RF RS-422 RZ Set sets soft SOQPSK source Spectrum state support sure technical Transmitter Troubleshooting Turn type unit units user VDC verify waveform
Transmitter Overtemp Control Guide	Oct-2018	How to modify the internal overtemperature (OT) setting using the OC command. This applies to all Quasonix telemetry transmitters.	1.0	attenuators backdown clarification command contact control cut cutback dB degrees desired down drops enabled factory hysteresis integer internal level levels maximum MINUS nano OC OT overtemperature plus Power Quasonix raise reaches set setpoint setting specified step T3 T3PA temperature transmitter type user Variable VP
Transmitter Binary Protocol Tester Manual	Feb-2021	How to test the binary protocol of Quasonix telemetry transmitters using Binary Protocol Tester software provided by Quasonix.	1.0.4	Additional ASCII Bar Binary BP BT Button Channel Checked Color Comm Command Commands Connect Diagnostic Display Displays DTX Dual Fields File Help Info Information Interface Legacy Legend List Log Menu Message Operation Passthrough Port Ports Protocol Quasonix Recall Received Regression RT Save Set Setup Start Terminal Test Tester Transmitted Transmitter Tx Unchecked User Version View Window Windows
Transmitter Binary Protocol Manual	Feb-2021	The binary serial protocol is designed to facilitate efficient machine to machine communication. This manual defines the binary protocol version 1.009.	4.0.3	ASCII Band Bands Binary Bit BP Channel Clock Command Commands Communications Data Definitions Delay Descriptions Device Differential Enable Encoding Format Frequency Information Internal Invalid Legacy Level Maximum Minimum Mode Modes NAK New Packet Passthrough Polarity Power Protocol Quasonix Randomizer Range Rate Responses RF Save Serial Set Single Source State Status Summary Tag TLV Transmitter TX Value Variable Version
IRIG 106-13, Appendix N Interpretation	Jul-2020	Explains Quasonix’s standard transmitter protocol and how transmitters with the C7 option (IRIG 106-07 control protocol) will behave differently.	1.2	Automatic Baseband Baud Bit Carrier Channel Clock Code Command Commands Configuration Configurations Control Correction Current Data Defaults Details Differential Down Encoding Error Forward Free Frequency Help Initialization Interface Internal Interpretation IRIG Layer LDPC Level Line List Mode Modulation Non-Standard Off Options Output Overtemperature Pattern Physical Pin Polarity Power Preset Quasonix Query Randomization Randomizer Rate Rates Read Recall Reset Restore RF Save Scaling Serial Set Source Step Summary Temperature Transmitter Type User Variable Version
NanoTX™ Transmitter Manual	Jan-2023	Installation and operation of Quasonix’s nanoTX™ and nanoPuck™ Multi-Mode Digital Telemetry Transmitters.	3.4.12	01AA 01AB 01PD 01PE ARTM Assignments Baseband Bit Cable Carrier Clock Codes Command Control Current Data Drawing Error Frequency Harness Input Interface Low Nano-D nanoPuck nanoTX nanoTXTM Numbering Option Outline Output Package Pin Power Pre-wired Pulse Quasonix Rate RF Serial Shock Specifications Spectrum Standard Telemetry Testing Tier Transmitter Vibration X-axis Y-axis Z-axis

Software Downloads

Title	Version	Download	Description	Updated
Transmitter Get Info Software	1.004	<1 MB	Free Quasonix utility that collects diagnostic information from a transmitter via a serial connection to a computer.	Nov-2019
Receiver and Transmitter Terminal Software	1.9b	<1 MB	A simple serial port (COM) terminal emulation program used for serial communication with Quasonix products.	Jun-2015
Transmitter Binary Protocol Tester Software	1.029	<1 MB	Software (bintest.exe) for testing the binary protocol of Quasonix telemetry transmitters connected to PC via serial port.	Apr-2019

Product Training Videos

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Thermal Considerations

It is important that the transmitter’s bottom surface (on the face opposite the product label) be securely attached to a baseplate capable of dissipating the power produced by the transmitter model in use. This mounting baseplate must be flat, smooth, and clean.

ATTENTION: You must operate the transmitter with a proper heat sink. Failure to do so may lead to permanent damage to the unit and will void the warranty. Overheating can occur in a matter of seconds when a transmitter is not properly heat-sinked. In absolutely no case should any type of stickers or labels be applied to the bottom surface of the transmitter.

The heat sink required for a particular transmitter depends heavily on the installation. Factors such as altitude, air temperature, air flow, and mass of the mounting surface all have a substantial impact on the flow of heat away from the transmitter. Quasonix offers several types of integrated and add-on heat sinks. Please contact support@quasonix.com for the power dissipation required and heat sink recommendations for your particular TIMTER™ transmitter.

Regardless of the heat sink, Quasonix strongly suggests using a thermal pad, such as Q-Pad^® II from Bergquist. See the Henkel site for more information.

2 thoughts on “nanoTX™ and nanoPuck™ Transmitters”

Rachel Jones

August 17, 2022 at 12:17 pm

Hello,

I am a materials and process engineer for Boeing. I am working with your nanoTX Telemetry transmitter. I have been unsuccessful in finding the material this component is made of. Could you please provide some insight into what metal this transmitter is made of?

Thank you
- Quasonix
  
  August 17, 2022 at 6:45 pm
  
  The answer depends on the transmitter, especially the form (nanoTx™ or nanoPuck™) and the power output. Please send your full part number, starting with “QSX-V…”, to support@quasonix.com, and we will reply by email with details specific to your unit.