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Exxelia's components onboard Rover Perseverance

After the InSight probe that landed on the Red Planet on November 26, 2018 with our film capacitors onboard, it is with the Perseverance robot that Exxelia proudly makes its return to Mars!

 

At the end of a seven-month journey, NASA's Perseverance robot has landed on Mars yesterday at 3:55 pm EST. The mission's objective is to search for traces of ancient primitive life on the Red Planet. The robot is equipped with several measuring and sampling instruments, including SuperCam, MEDA and PIXL served by our components: 

  • Transformers and Inductors : SESI, CMC and MPCI series
  • Film capacitors PM94 series
  • Tantalum capacitors CTC21 series
  • Ohmcraft resistors HVD, HVR and CN series

The main objective of SuperCam is to characterize the rocks present on Martian soil. The instrument can perform remote analyzes thanks to its laser and its spectometers, without waiting for the samples to return to earth, all with the aim of detecting any traces of primitive life.

The Mars Environmental Dynamics Analyzer, known as MEDA, makes weather measurements including wind speed and direction, temperature and humidity. It also measures the amount and size of dust particles in the Martian atmosphere.

PIXL is an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer that provides fine-scale detection and analysis of chemical elements within the rocks and soil.

 

Rover Perseverance

Published on 19 Feb 2021 by Rebecca Charles

Elevating AED performance with Exxelia Ohmcraft resistors & Alcon Power film capacitors

That's why we're proud to introduce our cutting-edge components, Exxelia Ohmcraft Resistors and Exxelia Alcon Power film capacitors, engineered specifically to elevate the performance and reliability of AED devices.   Exxelia Ohmcraft Resistors: Precision Resistors for the World’s Most Advanced Medical Applications. Designed with precision and reliability at the core, Exxelia Ohmcraft Resistors are the standard in high-performance applications. Their stability, low noise, and high pulse load capability ensure optimal functionality in AEDs, contributing to their life-saving accuracy. For example, Exxelia Ohmcraft’s high voltage resistors have played a critical role in AED operation for more than 20 years, especially : HVC series, SM series, HVR series, HVD series, and Custom. - Voltage Ratings to 40 kV (HVD series) - Resistance Values to 4 TΩ (HVR series) - Ultra High Stability - Very Low Noise - Ratio Tolerances to 0.1% for all series - TCR to 25 ppm/°C - TCR Tracking to 5 ppm/°C - VCR to 1 ppm/V (SM series) - Custom Configurations   “In an emergency medical situation, reliability is critical—automated external defibrillators must always work and never fail. At Exxelia Ohmcraft, all of our resistors go through rigorous testing to ensure complete reliability. In addition, to maintain their portability, AEDs are manufactured to be as small as possible. Our proprietary Micropen technology enables us to print surface mount resistors that are high in capability, and small in size, making them perfect for applications of this kind.” said Vice President Exxelia Ohmcraft.     Exxelia Alcon Power film capacitors: Powering the Future of AEDs Harnessing advanced technology, Exxelia Alcon Capacitors are the pinnacle of power film capacitors. With a focus on energy efficiency and enhanced reliability, these capacitors empower AEDs to deliver rapid and consistent energy discharges, crucial in critical moments, especially the Exxelia Alcon DFC energy discharge     - High charge / discharge cycles 2 000 to 10 000 - Very low ESR - Very low dissipation factor - Silicon insulated wire termination and faston terminations - Plastic and Aluminum enclosures round and oval - Monophasic and Biphasic designs - Flame retardancy UL94-V0   Key Benefits of Exxelia components for AEDs: + Reliability: Engineered for consistent performance under extreme conditions, ensuring AEDs are always ready for action. + Precision: High-precision components that guarantee accurate energy delivery for efficient defibrillation. + Durability: Withstand shock and vibration, ensuring longevity and reliability in every use case. + Safety: Compliance with stringent quality standards, assuring the highest level of safety in life-saving situations.   Why Choose Exxelia for your AED Components? Our commitment to quality, backed by rigorous testing and adherence to industry standards (RoHS, Sn-Pb, UL94-V0) ensures that AEDs equipped with Exxelia Ohmcraft high voltage resistors and Exxelia Alcon Power film capacitors perform flawlessly when it matters most. Partner With Us Elevate your AEDs to the next level of performance and reliability with Exxelia Ohmcraft and Exxelia Alcon. Contact our team of experts today to discover how our components can enhance the life-saving capabilities of your devices.   Contact us    

Exxelia at Eurosatory

State-of-the art absolute optical encoders Exxelia has acquired deep expertise in the development of contactless position sensors of several type: absolute and incremental optical encoders, magnetic technology and inductive sensors. Several ranges of state-of-the-art absolute optical encoders will be showcased at the company booth - Hall 5A booth# E543. Absolute optical encoders are position sensors that use optical signals to identify an absolute angular position. They provide the highest resolution, operating speed reliability as well as long life operation in most demanding environments. Exxelia ranges of absolute optical encoders offer very high performance levels for a very small footprint: high precision (<30arcsc.), high resolution (up to 21 bits), extreme thinness (10mm) and EMI EMC compatibility. With their compact design, Exxelia miniature encoders meet the requirements of the most demanding application such as aerospace, defense, medical, oil & mining industries. Various protocols are available to match with any application.  Exxelia encoders can be easily combined with other functions such as slip rings to provide customers turkey solutions.   Two new ranges of MIL-qualified wet tantalum capacitors: MIL39006/22 & MIL39006/25 The recently introduced ranges of MIL-qualified tantalum capacitors will be showcased on the company booth. MIL 39006/22 and MIL 39006/25 respectively equivalent to CLR79 and CLR81 types featuring hermetically sealed cylindrical tantalum cases and axial leads are available in T1, T2 T3 and T4 cases with extended capacitance and voltage ratings. MIL 39006/22 is qualified for voltages from 6V to 125V and provides from 1200µF @6V to 56µF @125V. MIL 39006/25 is qualified for voltages from 25V to 125V and delivers from 680µF @25V to 82µF @125V. Both ranges combine high energy density with a large operating temperature range of -55°C - +125°C and H vibrations and shocks resistance.  
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