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Space product selction guide

Space product selction guide
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Space product selction guide

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Introduction
Teledyne offers a range of electromechanical switches for commercial, defense, and space applications, including space-qualified relays and switches that can be custom-designed or purchased as standard high-reliability products.
Product Assurance
Teledyne adheres to a Total Quality Management program and holds certifications like Boeing D1-9000, DSCC MIL-STD-790, and ISO 9001/9002, ensuring product quality and reliability.
Product Development
Teledyne provides comprehensive switching solutions, supported by advanced engineering and manufacturing techniques, offering both standard and tailored products.
Technical Service & Customer Support
Teledyne offers accessible technical service and customer support through its website, providing technical information and product purchasing options.
Space Market Segments Served
Teledyne serves various space market segments, including deep-space probes, manned programs, communication satellites, launch vehicles, and earth observation/weather satellites.
Capabilities
Teledyne's capabilities include logistic infrastructure, chemical analysis lab, scanning electron microscope, in-house plating shop, environmental test lab, and field technical support.
Product Standards
The TR-HIREL-1 specification provides a structured approach to high reliability product procurement, meeting NASA and ESA standards, with tests such as vibration, temperature conditioning, electrical measurements, and radiographic inspection.
Conclusion
Teledyne's extensive experience and comprehensive product offerings make it a leader in high reliability switching solutions for space applications.
TR-HIREL-1 Specification Overview
The TR-HIREL-1 specification offers a cost-effective alternative to Source Control Drawings for high-reliability relays used in space applications, meeting NASA and ESA requirements.
Product Capabilities
Teledyne Relays' TR-HIREL-1 Program defines performance and quality assurance provisions comparable to NASA and ESA standards, allowing for customized test plans.
Specifications
The HR412 and HRS412 series relays are non-latching, DPDT, space-grade relays suitable for space flight applications, meeting NASA and ESA specifications, with enhanced testing and inspection.
Environmental and Physical Characteristics
Relays operate within a temperature range of -65°C to +125°C, have a frequency range of DC-1 GHz, and can withstand vibrations up to 30 g's.
Electrical Specifications
Relays have high insulation resistance and dielectric strength, with specific ratings for operate and release times, supporting various contact loads and life ratings.
Coil Data
Detailed coil voltage, resistance, and operating characteristics are provided for both basic relays and those with optional diodes for coil transient suppression.
HR/HRS422K and HR255/HR257 Series Overview
These magnetic latching, space-grade DPDT relays are designed for high-reliability space flight applications, meeting NASA and ESA specifications.
Specifications
HR/HRS422K Series operates up to 1 GHz, while HR255/HR257 Series operates up to 3 GHz, with high shock resistance and hermetic sealing.
Environmental and Physical Characteristics
Operating temperature is -65°C to +125°C, with vibration resistance up to 30 g's and shock resistance up to 100 g's.
Electrical Specifications
Insulation resistance is a minimum of 10,000 MΩ at 500Vdc, with dielectric strength of 500Vrms ±5% at 50 or 60Hz.
Testing and Screening
Standard Hi-Rel Acceptance Test Procedure ensures compliance with NASA and ESA requirements, including pre-cap inspection and thermal cycling.
Coil Data
Coil voltage range is 5.0 to 26.5 Vdc for HR/HRS422K and 5.0 to 48.0 Vdc for HR255/HR257.
Additional Features
Relays are available with gold or solder-dipped finishes, with full data packages and customer source inspection available.
Specifications and Testing Procedures
Relays undergo tests such as random vibration, particle impact noise detection, internal moisture measurement, thermal cycling, and radiographic inspection.
Product Overview
Teledyne offers various space-grade switches, including the H-33S, H-32N, and H-37S series, each with specific frequency ranges and performance characteristics.
Advantages and Features
Teledyne's relays offer lower power consumption, significant weight reduction, and cost-effective solutions, suitable for various communication applications.
Screening and Inspection
Includes 100% pre-cap inspection, leak/seal tests, vibration and thermal cycle tests, and X-ray inspections.
H-37S and H-47N Series Overview
These high-reliability coaxial switches are designed for space-grade applications, supporting satellite programs worldwide.
Specifications
The H-37S series operates from DC up to 18 GHz, while the H-47N series covers DC up to 12 GHz, with latching transfer mechanisms and 50 Ohms impedance.
Environmental and Physical Characteristics
Switches operate in temperatures from -55°C to +85°C, withstand vibrations up to 10 g's RMS, and shocks up to 500 g's.
Performance Characteristics
Performance parameters include insertion loss, isolation, and VSWR across different frequency bands.
Testing and Quality Assurance
Teledyne employs rigorous testing procedures, including pre-seal internal screening and thermal shock tests.
Switch Blocks
Teledyne offers switch blocks that integrate multiple space-qualified switches for customized configurations.
Manufacturing and Engineering Capabilities
Teledyne maintains a vertically integrated manufacturing process with capabilities in metal stamping, plating, and coil winding.
Additional Features
Lead forming options and comprehensive product testing and quality assurance are provided.
Specifications and Performance
Switches perform better over narrow frequency bands, with a formula provided for calculating actuator current as a function of temperature.
Magnetic Sensitivity
Electromechanical switches are sensitive to ferrous materials and external magnetic fields, with recommendations for maintaining distance and limiting flux density.
Transfer Switches
Transfer switches are modified DPDT devices with applications in connecting transmitters to antennas and inserting microwave circuits.
Glossary
Definitions for various relay-related terms are provided, explaining the operation and characteristics of different relay types.
Relay Types and Features
Teledyne offers a range of relays, including RF, military-grade, high-performance, and commercial relays, each designed for specific requirements.
Coax Switches
Teledyne provides various coaxial switches for applications like ATE, radar, and amplifier switching.
Solid State Relays
Different solid state relays are outlined, including single-phase, dual-phase, and multi-phase AC relays, as well as DC solid state relays.
Military Solid State Relays
These relays meet military specifications and offer features like short-circuit protection and optical isolation.
Contact Information
Teledyne's headquarters are located in Hawthorne, CA, with contact details provided for both the US and Europe offices.
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Space product selction guide-1

Space Products Selection Guide Switch Block Transfer TELEDYNE RELAYS Everywhereyoulook™ TELEDYNE COAX SWITCHES Everywhereyoulook™

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Space product selction guide-2

www.teledynerelays.com Teledyne’s electromechanical switch product line consists of a variety of switches designed for commercial, defense, and space applications. Our space-qualified product line consists of TO-5 electromechanical relays, coaxial switches, switch matrices, and switch blocks. These products may be custom-designed and manufactured according to specific performance requirements. Teledyne also provides a complete line of standard, off-the-shelf, high-reliability switches that offers its customers significant cost savings, while satisfying most critical requirements for scientific, meteorological,...

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Space product selction guide-3

COAX SWITCHES www.teledynecoax.com For over fifty years Teledyne Relays has been supplying high reliability switching solutions intended for space flight applications. As the inventor of the ultra-miniature T0-5 electromechanical relay Teledyne Relays has been involved with all facets of the modern space age. From the earliest NASA missions Teledyne Relays has supplied T0-5 relays and RF Coax Switches for use in all type of space craft: manned, unmanned, deep space and robotic exploration. Teledyne Relays’ early involvement in space flight applications has allowed for us to participate in many of...

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Space Products Introduction 2-3 Space Products Overview 4-5 Space Products Standards 6-7 Space Products Capabilities 8-9 TO-5 & Half-size Crystal Can Space Products Detailed Summary of Standard Screening 30-32 New Compact, Light Weight, EMR Switch Matrix 29 Arabsat 5C SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE © 2017 Teledyne Relays

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COAX SWITCHES Coaxial SPDT Switch Space Products Coaxial Transfer Switch Space Products H37S Series Coaxial T-Switch Space Products ATP COAX Test Flow Detailed Summary of Standard Screening Coaxial Switch Block Assemblies for Space CSM Series Teledyne Relays HIREL Space Products Program Lead Forming Options Globalstar 2 BSAT-3A © 2017 Teledyne Coax Switches

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Teledyne Space With over forty years of supplying High Reliability (Hi-Rel) electromechanical relays (EMR) and RF Coaxial Switches for space applications Teledyne Relays has developed a High Reliability Program that provides the flexibility of ordering products within a structured and standardized approach. The High Reliability Program for relays is defined in the TR-HIREL-1 Specifications, which consist of a series of documents which define the performance and quality assurance provisions that govern Teledyne Relays’ high reliability designs. For RF Coaxial Switch requirements we have developed...

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Based on specific program requirements, quality assurance testing plans can also be tailored on a menu-based selection. This selection has been developed utilizing Teledyne Relays’ extensive experience in offering high reliability products for a wide variety of applications within the space community. Our products have been used on geosynchronous earth orbiting satellites (GEO), low earth orbiting (LEO) satellites, earth observation satellites (EOS), deep space exploration space craft, all of the Mars rovers and manned programs. Additional program heritage is as follows: Communication Satellites...

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TELEDYNE RELAYS Everywhereyoulook™ Teledyne Space Earth Observation/Remote Sensing Satellites SERVIS (Space Environment Reliability Verification Integrated System) COMS (Communication, Ocean and Meteorological Satellite) AlSat 2A, 2B SBSS (Space-Based Space Surveillance System) COSMO-SkyMed ASTRO (Autonomous Space Transport Robotic Operations satellite) GeoEye 1 ICESAT (Ice, Cloud & Land Elevation Satellite), CHIPSat (Cosmic Hot Interstellar Plasma Spectrometer Satellite) Radarsat 1 Oceansat 2 IRS (Indian Remote Sensing Satellite) KOMPSat (Korean Multi-purpose Satellite) QuikScat (Quick Scatterometer) TOPEX/POSEIDON...

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Space product selction guide-9

Product Overview COAX SWITCHES In addition to meeting the “basic” requirements of the NASA & ESA specifications the TR-HIREL-1has been configured to provide the user with additional environment test and inspections to satisfy application specific requirements associated with space flight missions. Additional tests contained within the TR-HIREL-1 are Vibration Miss Test (aka Miss Test Under Vibration & Asynchronous Miss Test) Specifications NASAS3IIP754 NASA INST-EE ESASCS360I ESASCC3602 TR-HIREL -1 Certifications MILPRF39016 ISO 9001: 2008 NASA SOLDER BOEING D1-9000 MIL-STD-790 © 2017 Teledyne Coax...

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TELEDYNE RELAYS Everywhereyoulook™ Teledyne Space The purpose in developing the TR-HIREL-1 Specification was to provide our customers with a generic specification meeting the basic requirements of the ESA/SCC 3001 & 3602 and the NASA/GSFC S-311-P-754 specifications. The “basic” test protocol is as follows: Required Tests 100% Pre-Cap Small Particle Sinusoidal Vibration Random Vibration (when specified) Resonant Beam Test (High Vibration "V” Relays Only) P.I.N.D. Test Internal Moisture Temperature Condition, High and Low Temperature Miss Test Electrical Measurements Leak Test Radiographic Inspection...

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Product Standards COAX SWITCHES The purpose of the TR-HIREL-1 is to provide the user with an established, pre-formatted specification meeting the requirements of the NASA/GSFC S311-P-754, European Space Agency (ESA) Specification SCC/3601 & 3601 and the latest NASA Document EEE-INST-002, Instructions for EEE Parts Selection, Screening, Qualification and Derating. The default requirements of the TR-HIREL meet all three referenced specifications with the following “Final Production Tests” and “Screening and Electrical Measurements”: 100% Pre-cap inspection - Criteria establishing the standard methods...

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TELEDYNE RELAYS Everywhereyoulook™ Teledyne Space Leak/Seal Test The purpose of this test method is to determine the effectiveness of the seal of a component part which has an internal cavity which is either evacuated or contains air or gas there shall be no leakage in excess of1 x 10-6 atm-cm3/s of air. (MIL-STD-202, Method 112 Test Method: Seal) Radiographic Inspection (X-ray) Each relay shall be examined to determine proper internal construction and workmanship. Teledyne Relays’ Radiographic Inspection of Relays, Document No. 0-40-193 External Visual and Mechanical Inspection Relays shall...

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