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PRIETO, Matías, 03/22/2015 12:57 AM

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h1. Integration
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In order to achieve the project objectives, a system composed by at least the following subsystems is required:
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# MCU (processor)
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# Power management unit
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# GPS receiver module
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# 2-FSK RF transmitter
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Processor and power management are considered as part of the Cubesat bus. On the other hand, GPS receiver and RF transmitter is considered as part of the payload.
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The implementation also includes a LED and a dedicated antenna for the RF transmitter. GPS receiver is provided with an integrated active patch antenna. The system block diagram is presented below. Interfaces between main subsystems are identified as Int.1, Int.2, Int.3 and Int.4.
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_System diagram showing main subsystems and interfaces._
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The Cubesat motherboard (MB) is fed by the power source, which is connected to the power management unit and provides power to all subsystems through the Cubesat Kit Bus.
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In addition, the Cubesat Kit Bus (CKB) provides the interface for all communication paths between the processor (MCU) and subsystems.
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The MCU provides all the processing and controlling capabilities of the system. It is responsible to communicate and handle all other subsystems. For the scope of the mission, the MCU is in charge of recollecting data from the GPS subsystem, then formatting it to finally send the beacon message by controlling the physical layer behavior.
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h2. Subsystems and interfaces description
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h3. LED and Interface 1
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The LED is a typical 5 mm diameter red LED, which requires between 3 and 10 mA in ON state.
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The figure below presents the schematic of the circuit and the interface (Int.1) connections, which represents the connections with the CKB. The resistor R1 in series with the LED limiting the polarization current to 10 mA approximately
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_LED connection schematic._
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h3. GPS module and Interface 2
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h3. RF Transmitter and Interface 3
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h3. Monopole antenna and Interface 4