Magnetometer
The SSBV Magnetometer is a compact, low-power, and high-performance fluxgate magnetometer designed for attitude determination and magnetic field measurements on CubeSats and small satellites.
Technical specifications
- Orthogonality
- +/- 1 degree
- Measurement range
- +50,000nT to -50,000nT
- Resolution
- 13nT
- Update rate
- up to 10 Hz
- Noise density
- < 150pT RMS/Hz @1 Hz
- Frequency response
- 3 dB @ >200 Hz
- Analogue output impedance
- 100 Ohm +/-5%
- Dimensions
- 20x12x5 mm sensor only; 85x36x17 mm electronics (including sensor)
- Mass
- 20 g sensor; 180 g electronics
- Power
- 400 mW
- Operating temperature
- -35°C to +75°C
- Supply voltage
- +5 V DC
- Analogue output
- 0-5 V
- Interface
- RS422/485 or I2C digital serial
- Connector
- 9-pin micro-D
About
The SSBV Magnetometer is a compact, low-power, and high-performance fluxgate magnetometer specifically designed for attitude determination and magnetic field measurements on CubeSats and small satellites. It offers a wide measurement range and high resolution, making it suitable for various space missions. The device is built with space-grade components to ensure reliability in the harsh space environment. Its small size and low power consumption are critical for CubeSat applications where resources are limited. The magnetometer provides accurate data for spacecraft orientation and can be integrated into a satellite’s Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS).
Documentation
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