Cubesat Magnetorquer Rod
SSBV Aerospace & Technology
The Cubesat Magnetorquer Rod is a compact and efficient solution for attitude control and detumbling of CubeSats, utilizing the Earth's magnetic field.
Typed specifications19 values
Discloses 6 of 8 fields engineers filter by in this category (category median 3).
- Magnetic dipole moment
- 0.2 A·m² min · datasheet p.2
- Mass
- 30 g max · datasheet p.2
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 70 mm (length) x 9 mm (diameter) datasheet p.2
- Residual moment
- 0.001 A·m² max · datasheet p.2
- Supply voltage
- 5 V nom. · datasheet p.2 5 V supply
- Power consumption
- 0.2 W typically · datasheet p.2 0.2 W typ. · from 5 Volt supply | 0.2 W nom. · typical, from 5 Volt supply
- Operating temperature
- -35 °C min · datasheet p.2 75 °C max | -35–75 °C
- Design lifetime
- 10 years min · datasheet p.2
- Magnetorquer type
- rod magnetic alloy rod · datasheet p.1
- Driver electronics
- external should be operated through an H-bridge · datasheet p.1
- Connector
- Coil wires solder direct to PCB pads datasheet p.2
- Random vibration
- 15 g RMS datasheet p.2
- Satellite class
- CubeSat datasheet p.1
- Linearity
- 5 % max · better than +/- 5% across operating design range · datasheet p.2
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As published by the supplier7 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Power
- Typically 200 mW
- Supply voltage
- 5 Volt
- Operating temperature
- -35oC to +75oC
- Lifetime
- >10 years
- Dimensions
- 7 cm (Length)
- Diameter
- 9 mm
- Mass
- <30 g
About
The Cubesat Magnetorquer Rod is a crucial component for attitude determination and control systems (ADCS) in CubeSats. It provides a reliable and power-efficient method for active detumbling and attitude control by generating magnetic dipole moments that interact with the Earth’s magnetic field. This allows for precise orientation adjustments and stabilization of the satellite. The rod is designed to be compact and lightweight, making it suitable for the stringent size and mass constraints of CubeSat platforms. Its robust construction ensures reliable operation in the harsh space environment. This product is ideal for CubeSat missions requiring active magnetic control for various operational phases, from initial detumbling to fine attitude pointing.
Documentation
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