MTQ & MTQ BOARD
Magnetorquers
Tensor Tech provides magnetorquers in two forms: integrated boards and standalone rods.
The MTQ Board integrates two magnetorquers and one air coil onto a control board with embedded ADCS algorithms, providing detumbling functionality for CubeSat missions.
When combined with fine sun sensors, the system enables basic pointing capabilities such as sun-spin and detumbling.
The TensorMTQ series is designed for small satellites and is delivered as magnetorquer rods, with or without H-bridge driving circuits.
They can be interfaced directly with a flight computer or with a dedicated ADCS board, which can also be provided by Tensor Tech.
Product Features
Optional driving circuitries and digital interfaces enabled by the control board.
Manufactured in ISO 7 cleanroom, imposing strict quality control and scalable production plan from small quantity up to mass production.
Analysis of magnetic distortion and leakage enabled by COMSOL Multiphysics®.
Refer to the specifications below. Custom designs available upon request.
Magnetorquer Rod (MTQ)
MTQ Board with Protection Shroud
MTQ Board without Protection Shroud
PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
- Magnetic Dipole Moment
> 0.2 Am^2 for X/Y axes;
> 0.1 Am^2 for Z axis - Current Consumption
< 250 mA @ 5 V;
< 130 mA @ 3.3 V - Power Consumption
< 1.5 W
- Mass
< 150 g
- Dimensions
94 x 92 x 18 mm3
- Input Voltage
5 V ~ 3.3 V
- Control Interface
UART or RS-485
- Connector Type
Molex Pico-Blade
ADD-ON VALUE
CUSTOMIZATION & ANALYSIS SERVICE
We provide customized magnetorquer solutions that balance size, power consumption, and magnetic dipole moment for your mission constraints.
OTHER
COMPONENTS
ADCS-10m
TensorADCS-10m is an integrated ADCS with a variable speed control moment gyroscope (CMG) which is suitable for satellites up to roughly 3U. This module can be installed within the tuna can or the satellite structure.
