Development of an Embedded Receiver for Space Exploration Missions

TL;DR

This paper introduces a new, chip-compatible receiver topology for space exploration that simplifies integration compared to traditional superheterodyne designs, supported by a detailed electronic design and charts.

Contribution

A novel receiver topology suitable for microchip integration in space missions, overcoming limitations of high-Q pass-band filters in traditional designs.

Findings

Proposed topology is easier to integrate on microchips.

Designed an electronic receiver based on the new topology.

Provided design charts for implementation.

Abstract

The superheterodyne structure, currently employed by the receivers developed by the Laboratory for Spatial Studies and Instrumentation (LESIA) of the Paris Observatory, rely on pass-band filters with very high quality factors. This makes them difficult to integrate on microchips. We present here another topology that is easier to integrate into microchips intended for space studies. After presenting the general topology, we propose a design of an electronic receiver based on this topology and present its design charts.