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MAG28 Analogue Magnetometer

Lusospace
MAG28 Analogue Magnetometer

The Lusospace MAG28 is a 3-axis analogue magnetometer designed for attitude reference in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions, featuring a compact enclosure for easy integration.

Typed specifications30 values

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Mass
300 g
datasheet p.2
Measurement range
70 µT
max · datasheet p.2 -70–70 µT dynamic field range
Envelope (L×W×H)
85x53x60 mm (excl. connectors)
datasheet p.1
Output data rate
50 Hz
max · datasheet p.2
Noise density
40 nT
max · datasheet p.2
Supply voltage
15 V
min · datasheet p.2 40 V max  |  15–40 V
Power consumption
1 W
max · datasheet p.2
Operating temperature
-30 °C
min · datasheet p.2 60 °C max  |  -30–60 °C
Radiation tolerance (TID)
50 krad
datasheet p.2 50 krad max · up to 50 kRad
Sensor type
AMR
datasheet p.1
Axes
3
datasheet p.1
Output type
analog
output swing +/- 5V (customizable) · datasheet p.1
Noise amplitude
40 nT
max · 2 Sigma · datasheet p.1
Noise (RMS amplitude)
40 nT
max · datasheet p.2
Survival temperature
-40 °C
min · datasheet p.2 70 °C max  |  -40–70 °C non-operating
Flight heritage
Reference missions: PROBA-2, AEOLUS, RADARSAT, PRISMA and more
datasheet p.1
Missions flown
5
datasheet p.1
Intended use
spacecraft attitude control
attitude reference in LEO missions · datasheet p.1
Configuration
integrated (sensor + electronics)
housed in a compact enclosure · datasheet p.1
Zero offset
500 nT
max · datasheet p.1
Linearity error
0.2 %
max · full scale · datasheet p.1
Bandwidth
50 Hz
max · datasheet p.1

Each value is typed with its unit and measurement condition and cites the datasheet page it was taken from. Nothing is guessed: a field that is absent here has not been published by the manufacturer. machine-extracted ✓ checked by NewSpace Market ✓ manufacturer confirmed by the manufacturer.

As published by the supplier13 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Supply voltage
+28 V
Qualification
Fully qualified for space applications according to ECSS (ESA) standards and MIL standards
Dynamic Field Range
+/- 70000 nT
Noise (2 Sigma)
<= 40 nT
Offset
<= 500 nT
Linearity
< 0.2% (full scale)
Bandwidth
<= 50 HZ
Reliability (MTBF)
> 1.4 Mh
Power consumption
<1.0 W
Output swing (analogue)
+/- 5 V (customizable)
Mass
300 g
Dimensions (LxWxH)
85x53x60 mm (excl. connectors)
Radiation Hardness
Up to 50 kRad

About

The Lusospace MAG28 magnetometer is an ideal solution for attitude reference in LEO missions. It provides 3-axis analogue readings of the surrounding magnetic field, and it is housed in a compact enclosure for easy integrations. This model has a supply voltage of +28 V. The MAG28 is fully qualified for space applications according to ECSS (ESA) standards and MIL standards, ensuring its reliability and performance in the harsh space environment.

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