Minco Defense and Aerospace Industry Guide - MINCO - #5

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• Flex circuits provide high current electrical connection in tight spaces between power supply and electrical components • Thermofoil heaters stabilize temperature in various satellite subsystems such as fuel tanks/pipes, engine, electric motors, deployment mechanisms, batteries, electronic and communications modules • Thermofoil heaters provide critical • Flex circuits provide critical dumping of excess power from solar switching of the safe-arm panel power generators electromechanical fuze system • Thermofoil heater warms actuator servovalves in launch platforms • Bearing sensors monitor screw shaft temperatures for preventive maintenance and early failure warning in order to protect critical mechanical functions • Temperature sensors monitor power generation stator windings for overheating to ensure maxi- mum torque capacities • Fine-line ex circuits provide high density interconnections to helmet mounted micro-displays • Thin and lightweight ex circuits replace hardboards populated with components to provide three dimensional interconnections in hand-held radios and GPS devices • Thermofoil heaters and integrated heater/ temperature sensor/controller warm the LCD screen and hard disk drive in ruggedized computers for cold weather operation • Thermal-Clear™ heater and integral temperature sensor maintains ambi- ent temperature on LCD screen for optimal performance 5 5