SDL-500 Next-Generation Ultra-Thin Portable Phased Array Satellite Terminal
The SDL-500 is an ultra-lightweight 4.5kg Ku-band ultra thin satellite terminal developed by STARDL, leveraging advanced AiP integration to deliver fully automated, two-minute satellite deployment for hybrid LEO and GEO networks.
- Ultra-light and ultra-thin form factor with AIP antenna + integrated radome design
- Compatible with both GEO and LEO satellite networks
- High performance and high integration
- Portable design with simple operation
- Fully automatic satellite acquisition in 2 minutes
Product Details
Product Features
Field journalists, drone operators, and mobile medical teams frequently face severe deployment delays when forced to carry heavy, complex satellite reflector dishes that require tedious manual leveling. The SDL-500 solves these field bottlenecks by condensing an entire high-throughput tracking system into a solid-state flat panel thinner than a laptop. Delivering a stable G/T ratio over 4 dB/K and an EIRP equal to or greater than 34 dBW, it supports high-speed data feeds for real-time voice, video, and broadband internet. Encased in a ruggedized, weather-proof IP65 shell that operates reliably from -40°C to +55°C, this terminal is essential for providing a dependable LEO GEO hybrid terminal connection where speed of deployment determines mission success.
Key Specifications
| Receiving Frequency | 10.7~12.75GHz |
| Transmitting Frequency | 13.75~14.5GHz |
| G/T Value | ≥4 dB/K |
| EIRP | ≥34 dBW |
| Scan Range | Azimuth: 0-360°; Elevation: 0°-70° |
| Dimension | ≤456mm×350mm×23mm |
| Weight | ≤4.5kg |
| Power Consumption | ≤120W |
| Power Supply | DC 24V |
| Operating Temperature | -40℃~55℃ |
| Operating Humidity | ≤95% |
| Enclosure Protection Class | IP65 |
FAQ
- How does the SDL-500 achieve a complete satellite lock-on within just two minutes?
- The terminal features a highly optimized, fully automated control processor integrated with its phased array panel. Upon turning the system on, internal sensors automatically cross-reference positional data with global satellite coordinates, electronically steering the antenna beam to achieve optimal alignment in less than two minutes, completely eliminating the need for manual compass alignment or skilled technicians.
- What makes the physical design of the SDL-500 significantly thinner than traditional phased arrays?
- The extreme 23mm thickness is achieved through chip-level Antenna-in-Package (AiP) technology combined with a radical radome integration process. By embedding the critical transceiver chips and RF routing directly into the structural layers of the antenna panel, the terminal eliminates internal cables and heavy cooling blocks, reducing bulk while maximizing thermal efficiency.
- Can this terminal operate reliably in severe outdoor weather conditions?
- Yes. This Ku-band phased array terminal holds an IP65 ingress protection certification, meaning it is thoroughly sealed against dust storms, heavy moisture, and driving rain. Built with commercial-grade rugged components, it maintains stable broadband performance in demanding environmental humidity up to 95% and across extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to +55°C.
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