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