September 2026: Issue 13
Why space-grade magnetics matter in satellite bus power electronics
A single underperforming inductor can put an entire mission at risk. In orbit, magnetic components have to survive radiation, vacuum, extreme thermal swings, and the violence of launch — all while keeping a satellite's power system stable and clean.
It's not just the power subsystem that's riding on getting this right, either. From communications to attitude control, the ripple effects of a poorly designed magnetic component can show up in places engineers don't always expect. And as CubeSats and smallsats push for smaller, lighter, more efficient designs, the margin for error keeps shrinking.
Curious what it actually takes to build a magnetic component that can be trusted with a mission?
Certified for confidence: Allstar Magnetics renews key quality standards
Quality you can count on, backed by the credentials to prove it. Allstar Magnetics has renewed its ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and AS9120B certifications — the standards that keep our aerospace, defense, and industrial magnetic solutions held to the highest bar for reliability and consistency. It's one more way we back up our promise of dependable performance.