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JUICE Mission to Jupiter: Exxelia components ready to withstand extreme space conditions

On April 14, 2023, the JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) mission will launch to explore the icy moons of Jupiter. It is an incredible event that has been long-awaited by astronomy enthusiasts. But did you know that components from Exxelia are on board this satellite?

Mission Juice ESAExxelia is known for the quality and reliability of its products, making it a popular choice for space missions.

Exxelia components are used in many embedded systems on board the JUICE mission, including capacitors (High Voltage C Series X7R & TCK Series X7R, CEC Series NP0, Polyester PET PM 948) and magnetics (Inductors MPCI, CMC, SESI inductors, Common mode choke and specific transformers). They have been carefully designed and tested to withstand the extreme conditions of space.

Exxelia has been working closely on this project for more than 10 years, notably on the GALA (GAnymede Laser Altimeter) and MAJIS (Moon and Jupiter Imaging Spectrometer) instruments.

 

Conditions in space are extreme, with high levels of radiation, drastic temperature variations, and intense vibrations. Exxelia components have been designed to withstand these conditions, providing consistent and reliable performance throughout the mission.

 

1st European mission to Jupiter. Focusing on its icy moons and evaluating the potential for habitable worlds.

The JUICE mission is an ambitious undertaking that aims to explore Jupiter's icy moons and study their composition and history. This mission will help us better understand the evolution of the solar system and search for signs of life beyond Earth.

 

JUICE ESA EXXELIA

More information about the mission : https://sci.esa.int/web/juice/

 

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Published on 11 Apr 2023 by Stephane PERES

CUBISIC HTLP : Exxelia expands its range of low profile aluminum electrolytic capacitors

June 7, 2022 - Paris, France - Exxelia, a global manufacturer of complex passive components and subsystems for harsh environments, is expanding its CUBISIC capacitor range with a HTLP (High Temperature Low Profile) version. This CUBISIC HTLP offers, in a thin rectangular packaging, the highest energy density of capacitors in its class, combined with a high temperature resistance (-55° → +125°C).    CUBISIC HTLP, the new rectangular capacitor range that changes the game  The new range of CUBISIC HTLP by Exxelia clearly stands out! Why?  It offers up to 60% more capacity than any other rectangular electrolytic capacitor on the market, in the same volume, while having a 5,000-hour life span. Covering a temperature range of -55° → +125°C, the CUBISIC HTLP is designed to provide excellent performance in extreme temperatures, compatible with the most severe military and aerospace applications.    Engineers facing complex design requirements and looking for an easily integrated product will gain space and reliability through the use of improved materials fully REACH compliant. The CUBISIC HTLP withstands 20g vibration and is low-pressure qualified, making it compatible to 92,000 feet in altitude. It is ideally suited for integration into cockpits, actuators, and power generation in commercial and military aircraft as well as radar and laser systems.  TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS : Capacity from 140μF to 58 000μF Voltage from 7.5V to 350V Service life of 5,000 hours at 125°C Operating temperature -55°C to +125°C 20g vibrations and 92,000 feet altitude  RoHS versions available    

Exxelia is onboard F-18

Exxelia is proud to equip the F-18; the fighter jet that is part of the "cast" of Joseph Kosinski's film Top Gun Maverick (Paramount Pictures). The F-18 is the second most used fighter aircraft in the world in 2012. Several F/A-18s are seen in the film. Model replacing the Grumman F-14 Tomcat of the US Navy featured in Top Gun, released in 1986.   Inside, we find our 820P film capacitors as well as MIL-PRF-83421/6 film capacitors.  

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