A PREMIUM INTEGRATED DESIGN EXPERIENCE

The Nightingale Development Kit provides an integrated design experience identical to the most common flight configurations, providing a complete bits-to-RF development solution. The development kit supports standard lab cable connections, antenna hats for lab testing, and includes mounting points for use in an RF antenna range.

Key Features

Complete Development Solution

Includes the active phased array and digital modules found in a typical Nightingale 1 flight configuration.

Convenient I/O Access for Digital and RF

Access both digital and RF signals to each module through standard connector interfaces.

Integrated Heat Spreading and Cooling

Under-mount fans provide a constant flow of air, cooling the modules and enabling 24/7 operation on the bench.

Software-Defined Development and Debug

Access the modules through USB-to-serial interface, Ethernet, or JTAG, enabling high- and-low level development.

​​RF Range-Mounting Configuration

The active phased array antenna includes common mounting patterns for RF range install and operation.

​​Design Like You
Fly

Design and test flight software in the lab, including RF. The integrated antenna hat enables many tests outside the RF range.

Designed for the Lab

A precision-machined aluminum chassis with integrated heat spreaders and fans enable clutter-free development in the lab and RF range.

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Core Products

System Block Diagram

The Nightingale Development Kit integrates an active phased array into its own enclosure with a second enclosure containing power conditioning (DC/DC converter), SBC, SDR, and RF up- and down-conversion.

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Nightingale System Diagram | CesiumAstro

Product Specifications

Frequency
24.5 to 29.5 GHz
Beam Width

(Minimum, With One Tile)
Instantaneous Bandwidth
(Per Channel)
200 MHz Tx
100 MHz Rx
EIRP at P1dB
30 dBW
DC Input Voltage
22 to 36 V
Baseplate Operating
Temperature
25°C

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Additional resources

A full suite of documentation is available to support the integration of this system into your mission. Our team stands ready to support you. Contact us for technical specifications or to discuss your programming challenges.

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