Key highlights

MicroSADA is the latest innovation from DHV Technology, engineered to rotate solar arrays for optimal sun-tracking while providing a reliable path for power transfer to the CubeSat bus.

The system is available in different versions, including MicroSADA-10 and MicroSADA-18, offering full compatibility with 6U, 12U, and 16U CubeSat platforms.

For streamlined integration, MicroSADA is fully customizable to incorporate both Solar Array Drive Mechanisms (SADM) and Solar Array Drive Electronics (SADE) into a single, compact device.

Applications

Supplying power solutions for your space mission.

Compatible with most structures on the market with short lead times to meet your project deadlines.

Key features

Space-flight grade components
Designed to rotate up +/- 180 degrees
Solar panel position feedback
Gimbal for one-axis concept
High flexible electrical interface
Reduced thickness
10 mm for 6U / 12U CubeSats
18 mm for 16U CubeSats
Different communication protocols: CAN Bus or I2C
Two different modules: SADM and SADE

Customization

MicroSADA is fully customizable to incorporate both Solar Array Drive Mechanisms (SADM) and Solar Array Drive Electronics (SADE) into a single, compact device.

Flight heritage

Proven Flight Heritage: More than 470 satellites are currently orbiting with DHV technology, including over 250 CubeSats and more than 200 SmallSats. We deliver reliability where it matters most.

Manufacturing

Our facilities cover 3,700 m², including ISO8-certified cleanrooms, dedicated manufacturing areas and in-house AIT capabilities.

Testing & qualification

All components and processes are qualified for space environment.

Customers

DHV Technology has a strong international presence, with customers across five continents in more than 40 countries.

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Last updated: 2026-03-19

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