CubeSat Solar Array Drive

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Increasing CubeSat average orbital power

This compact, fully integrated single-axis drive is designed for nanosatellite applications requiring tracked solar arrays to boost power collection capability.

The solar array drive was designed to the CubeSat standard and can transfer 36 Watts of power from a pair of deployed panels. It features an auto sun-tracking capability.

  • Super slim – only 6.5mm!
  • Smooth, low power tracking motion
  • Integrated design includes power transfer, tracking actuator & control electronics
  • Flexible control options: host-driven or autonomous sun-tracking modes

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