The Industrialization of Satellites

December 12, 2023

The use of satellites in space has historically focused on the aspects of science, communication, and military.

This will change massively in the future. Whole swarms of small satellites orbit the globe and supply mankind with Internet access.

Modern day satellites are packed with state-of-the art electronics. They must be as small as possible, light, and yet powerful. This reduces the cost of transporting them into orbit and enables them to function correctly. On the other hand, high-performance electronics must fit into the smallest possible space.

Read more about the industrialization of satellites and the energy it takes to power them, the power supply electronics and the circuit protection options for the most demanding of applications in the full white paper linked below.

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