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The Sagetech XP family of Transponders are the smallest in the world and are ideal for small aircraft. Our transponders are an easy choice where size, weight and power are at a premium. The small and lightweight nature of our products gives you more fuel and payload carrying capability and provides greater flight endurance. (General Aviation Transponders, click here)

    The world’s smallest size and weight. Sagetech Transponders measure just 3.5” x 1.8” x 0.7” and weigh only 100 grams
     Lowest power consumption on the market. Our transponders are a must for power conscious applications
     Integrated altitude encoder. All Sagetech XP Transponders have an integrated altitude encoder, compliant up to 50,000 feet.
    The Flight computer can read altitude data from the transponder providing backup altitude information.
     Simple integration. Due to its small size and light weight, the XP family of Transponders minimizes integration complexity
     Plug and Play. Compatible with most flight computers. Click to view integration partners

Versions Available

Mode C Transponder – Small, high reliability solution for Mode A and Mode C requirements
Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out – Meet the 2020 ADS-B requirements today

Versions Under Development

Mode S Transponder with ADS-B In/Out – Receive other aircraft’s ADS-B data, increasing your situational awareness

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	XPC-TR Mode C	XPS-TR Mode S ADS-B Out	XPS-TRB Mode S ADS-B In/Out
Worlds smallest size, weight and power
Integrated pressure transducer and altitude encoder
Designed to meet FAA Requirements
Meets ADS-B Functionality Requirements
Adds access to TIS-B In Traffic Data
Show Technical Specifications
SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS / GENERAL	Mode C	Mode S ADS-B Out	Mode S ADS-B In/Out
Operating Altitude	unrestricted	unrestricted	unrestricted
Cruising Speed	unrestricted*	unrestricted*	unrestricted*
Transmit Power	250 W nominal	250 W nominal	250 W nominal
1030 Receive Sensitivity	-73 +/- 4 dBm	-73 +/- 4 dBm	-73 +/- 4 dBm
1090 ADS-B IN Sensitivity	N/A	N/A	-84 dBm
RF Impedance	50Ω	50Ω	50Ω
Serial Comms
Com0 Control	Proprietary protocol RS-232, 57.6 Kb	Proprietary protocol RS-232, 57.6 Kb	Proprietary protocol RS-232, 57.6 Kb
Com2 GPS Input	N/A	Accord NexNav, NMEA RS-232, Adj data rate	Accord NexNav, NMEA RS-232, Adj data rate
Com1 ADS-B In Messages			Proprietary protocol RS-232, Adj data rate
Mutual Suppression	Yes	Yes	Yes
Altitude Encoder	50,000 ft	50,000 ft	50,000 ft
ADS-B Out (Extended Squitter)	No	Yes	Yes
ADS-B In (TIS-B)	No	No	Yes
Export Compliance	ECCN 7A994	ECCN 7A994	ECCN 7A994
POWER
Supply Voltage	10-32 V	10-32 V	10-32 V
Power Consumption (ON & ALT)	4 watts (typical) 11 watts (max)	4 watts (typical) 11 watts (max)	4 watts (typical) 11 watts (max)
Power Consumption (STBY)	< 1 watt	< 1 watt	< 1 watt
COMPLIANCE / CERTIFICATION IN PROGRESS
Minimum Operational	RTCA DO-144A	RTCA DO-181D, RTCA DO-260B	RTCA DO-181D, RTCA DO-260B
Performance Standards	SAE AS8003	SAE AS8003	SAE AS8003
FAA	TSO-C74d, TSO-C88b	TSO-C112c Level 2els, Class 1, TSO-C166b Class B0, TSO-C88b	TSO-C112c Level 2els, Class 1, TSO-C166b Class A0, TSO-C88b
EASA	ETSO-C74d, ETSO-C88a	ETSO-2C112b, ETSO-C166a, ETSO-C88a	ETSO-2C112b, ETSO-C166a, ETSO-C88a
FCC	Designed for FCC Part 87 and Part 115 equipment approvals	Designed for FCC Part 87 and Part 115 equipment approvals	Designed for FCC Part 87 and Part 115 equipment approvals
Software	DO-178B level C	DO-178B level C	DO-178B level C
Complex Hardware	DO-254 level C	DO-254 level C	DO-254 level C
Environmental Testing	DO-160F	DO-160F	DO-160F
PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL
Dimensions	89 x 46 x 18 mm (3.5 x 1.8 x 0.7 in)	89 x 46 x 18 mm (3.5 x 1.8 x 0.7 in)	89 x 46 x 18 mm (3.5 x 1.8 x 0.7 in)
Mass	100 g (3.53 oz)	100 g (3.53 oz)	100 g (3.53 oz)
Operating Temperature	-20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)	-20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)	-20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)
Storage Temperature	-55 to 85 °C (-67 to 185 °F)	-55 to 85 °C (-67 to 185 °F)	-55 to 85 °C (-67 to 185 °F)
Humidity	Max: 95% non-condensing	Max: 95% non-condensing	Max: 95% non-condensing

*In Europe, cruising speed limited to 250 KTS due to single antenna design.