MTQ800
AAC Clyde Space
The MTQ800 is a magnetorquer designed for attitude control in small satellites, offering a compact and efficient solution for detumbling and attitude stabilization.
Typed specifications53 values
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- Magnetic dipole moment
- 15 A·m² Nominal · datasheet p.1 30 A·m² Boost mode | 15 A·m² Design | 30 A·m² Peak | 30 A·m² max · peak dipole moment (boost mode) +1
- Mass
- 489 g typ. · datasheet p.1 489 g
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 60 x 70 x 14 mm Driver Enclosure · datasheet p.2 250 x 67 x 35 mm Torquer rods
- Supply voltage
- 12 V nom. · datasheet p.2 8 V min | 12.5 V max | 8–12.5 V
- Power consumption
- 3 W at nominal dipole moment, including drive electronics · datasheet p.1 1.63 W Dipole moment of 10 Am2 (Max) | 1.44 W Dipole moment of 10 Am2 (Min) | 1.54 W Dipole moment of 10 Am2 (Typ) | 5.52 W Dipole moment of 20 Am2 (Max) +17
- Data interface
- RS-422 datasheet p.1 RS-485
- Operating temperature
- -45 °C min · datasheet p.2 45 °C max | -45–45 °C
- Radiation tolerance (TID)
- 10 krad product page
- TRL
- 9 datasheet p.1
- Magnetorquer type
- rod datasheet p.2
- Axes
- 1 datasheet p.0
- Driver electronics
- integrated includes drive electronics and mounting brackets · datasheet p.1
- Flight heritage
- The MTQ800 magnetorquer series has been flying on numerous missions since 2020 and is at TRL 9. It is based on the company’s experience in design and development of magnetorquers for CubeSats which have been flying since 2017. datasheet p.1
- Missions flown
- 1 datasheet p.0
- Quasi-static load
- 10 g X-axis · datasheet p.2 10 g Z-axis | 10 g max · maximum acceleration load, X-axis (TBC) | 10 g max · maximum acceleration load, Y-axis (TBC) | 10 g max · maximum acceleration load, Z-axis (TBC)
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As published by the supplier19 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Configuration
- 3-axis (X, Y, Z)
- Dipole moment (each axis)
- 0.2 A·m²
- Max current
- 0.5 A
- Coil resistance
- ~22 Ω
- Interface
- I2C / Analog PWM
- Supply voltage
- 5 V
- Power consumption (max)
- ~3 W (all axes, full torque)
- Operating temperature
- -40°C to +85°C
- Mass
- ~140 g
- Dimensions
- ~100 x 100 x 22 mm (main board)
- Radiation tolerance
- 10 KRad
- TRL level
- 9
- Core type
- Air-core or ferromagnetic (configurable)
- Linearity
- >99%
- Hysteresis
- <1%
- Pwm frequency
- 1-10 kHz
- Current accuracy
- <1%
- EMI shielding
- Optional
- Mounting
- PCB-stack or panel-mount
About
The MTQ800 is a magnetorquer, a crucial component for attitude determination and control systems (ADCS) in satellites. Magnetorquers generate magnetic dipole moments that interact with the Earth’s magnetic field to produce torque, which can be used for spacecraft detumbling, attitude stabilization, and coarse pointing. This particular model is likely designed for small satellite platforms, given the manufacturer’s focus on MicroSats and CubeSats, as indicated by other products on the page. While specific features and configurations are not detailed on this product page, magnetorquers typically offer low power consumption and a compact form factor, making them suitable for missions with strict mass and volume constraints. The presence of a dedicated PDF datasheet suggests more detailed specifications are available.
Documentation
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