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CubeSat and SmallSat Magnetorquers

CubeSat and SmallSat Magnetorquers

The minimum order quantity for this subsystem is 3 pieces.

NanoAvionics Magnetorquers MTQ M6P and MTQ MP42 are designed to meet the newest nano and microsatellite market demand.

Magnetorquers are actuators that generate a magnetic moment that interacts with the Earth’s magnetic field creating a torque enabling satellite in-orbit maneuvering.

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The minimum order quantity for this subsystem is 3 pieces.

NanoAvionics Magnetorquers MTQ M6P and MTQ MP42 are designed to meet the newest nano and microsatellite market demand.

Magnetorquers are actuators that generate a magnetic moment that interacts with the Earth’s magnetic field creating a torque enabling satellite in-orbit maneuvering.

  • MTQ M6P Features:
    • Suitable for CubeSat detumbling & magnetic attitude control
    • Compatible with PC-104 form factor and most CubeSat structures
    • 3 separate 1.5 mm pitch PicoLock™ connectors for power input to each axis (connectors can be customized if required)
    • PCB: Gold plated FR-4 (IPC-6012B)
    • IPC – A600H class 3 assembly, soldering per ESA specification ECSS-Q-70-08
    • Mass: 205 g ±1%
  • MTQ M6P Performance:
    • Dipole magnetic moment strength (typ.): 0.30 Am2 (X & Y axis)
    • Dipole magnetic moment strength (typ.): 0.34 Am2 (Z axis).
    • Supply voltage: up to 5 V
    • Power consumption (typ.): ~0.4 W
  • MTQ MP42 Features:
    • Designed for microsatellite detumbling & magnetic attitude control
    • Redundant coil design with independent coil control
    • Embedded back EMF voltage limiter for each coil
    • Full ECSS outgassing compatibility
    • Embedded temperature sensor
    • Supports PWM control
    • Contains a solid metal rigid external tube which allows flexible fixture to the satellite customization option
    • High durability to environmental loads
  • MTQ MP42 Performance:
    • Dipole magnetic moment strength (per single coil): 2.5 Am2
    • Dipole magnetic moment strength (per two coils): 5 Am2
    • Supply voltage: up to 5 V
    • Power consumption (at 5 V for both coils combined): 2.5 W
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