Magson manufactures high-performance magnetic field measurement instruments for terrestrial and space applications in Berlin-Adlershof. The core product of the company is the digital fluxgate magnetometer which is used in several space missions, as well as for geomagnetic surveys by various institutions, and in magnetic measurement facilities.
				In addition, Magson offers an electronics development service including FPGA design, as well as PCB layout and PCB manufacturing. Magson has contributed to 13 launched satellite projects, with its space-flight electronics being included in 20 different instruments and subunits.


SPACE-FLIGHT ELECTRONICS AND FLUXGATE MAGNETOMETERS


About Magson GmbH

High-performance Fluxgate Magnetometers


Magson manufactures high-performance magnetic field measurement instruments for terrestrial and space applications in Berlin-Adlershof. The core product of the company is the digital fluxgate magnetometer which is used in several space missions, as well as for geomagnetic surveys by various institutions, and in magnetic measurement facilities.

In addition, Magson offers an electronics development service including FPGA design, as well as PCB layout and PCB manufacturing. Magson has contributed to 13 launched satellite projects, with its space-flight electronics being included in 20 different instruments and subunits.

Magson manufactures high-performance magnetic field measurement instruments for terrestrial and space applications in Berlin-Adlershof. The core product of the company is the digital fluxgate magnetometer which is used in several space missions, as well as for geomagnetic surveys by various institutions, and in magnetic measurement facilities.


Products

Fluxgate Magnetometer - Science Magnetometer - Data Logger


A Magson fluxgate magnetometer features a vector-compensated ringcore sensor and downstream digital signal processing electronics. The robust unit is configurable and available with industrial-grade or space-qualified components.

A Magson fluxgate magnetometer features a vector-compensated ringcore sensor and downstream digital signal processing electronics. The robust unit is configurable and available with industrial-grade or space-qualified components. A low noise level at high resolution make the magnetometer a solution for diverse field exploration campaigns in demanding environments. Applications include:

The fluxgate magnetometer is adjustable in its parameters such as dynamic range or data rate and provides reliable data for further analysis and interpretation. Instrument control software and customized housing is also supplied on request.


Terrestrial Applications

Terrestrial Applications


Magson fluxgate magnetometers and data loggers are used in different configurations for several land, airborne, marine and polar applications. Each device is tailored to comply with the customer’s technical requirement specifications. Standard fluxgate magnetometer units are also available for rent.

Space Applications

Space Applications


Magson fluxgate magnetometers are used on numerous spacecrafts being either part of the payload as a scientific instrument or serving the attitude determination and control subsystem. Each magnetometer includes fully space-qualified components and is adapted to the specified protocols, interfaces and miscellaneous customer requirements.

References


Services of Magson GmbH

Electronics and FPGA Development - Test and Qualification


Magson develops, manufactures, verifies and delivers manifold hardware solutions relying on solid technical expertise and long-term experience. Key competences are FPGA and electronics development, which are accompanied by instrument testing and qualification services.

Electronics Development

Electronics Development

Magson offers electronics development including requirements specification, prototyping and verification with a focus on robustness, performance and cost. In order to facilitate the development and manufacturing process, Magson holds a well-equipped electrical workshop including a clean room, electronic test equipment and provides ECSS qualified soldering.

Magson has acquired significant experience in developing electronics for applications such as:

FPGA Development

FPGA Development

The FPGA development at Magson is focused on Microsemi devices with either anti-fuse or flash technology. The in-house 32-bit RISC processor and custom-built IP cores are proven to seamlessly interleave various hardware and software elements. Algorithms for applications such as instrument control, brushless motor control and magnetic cleaning are reliably implemented in diverse complex projects. The development service includes all aspects of the process from the design to testing performed on the final hardware.

Test and Qualification

Test and Qualification

Together with highly skilled and competent partners and working closely with our customers, Magson provides instrument space-qualification campaigns regarding:


Contact


Location

Magson GmbH
Carl-Scheele-Str. 14
12489 Berlin
Germany

N 52° 25' 48.5''
E 13° 31' 32.0''

Call us

+49 (30) 63 92 39 32 (Phone)
+49 (30) 63 92 39 44 (Fax)

Contact us

office@magson.de