Improved high frequency bandwidth magnetic Fast Steering Mirror for free space optical communication using model-based control

MCLA18 Magnetic electronic driver

Fast Steering Mirrors (FSM) play a crucial role in both optical communication and space imagery, serving a wide range of functions such as Point Ahead Mechanisms (PAM), Raster Scanning, Beam Steering Mirrors (BSM), Fine Pointing Mechanisms (FPM), and Line of Sight stabilization (LOS). The need for static and dynamic precision control is growing rapidly. Thus, … Read more

Toward High Power Laser (HPL) Optical Communication

Magnetic fast steering mirrors M-FSM45

CTEC is developing a second version of M-FSM45 Fast Steering Mirror, dedicated to High Power Laser (HPL) spacecraft Optical Communication. The M-FSM45-HPL is benefitting from a total redesign, in order to cope with [50W-80W] laser continuous power range, under space vacuum. The M-FSM45-HPL shall then allow high power Feeder Link applications, for both low earth altitude … Read more

Discover our Mini Fast Steering Mirror optical bench

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For our sales team, new demokits have been created showcasing the implementation of our P-FSM. These kits aim to demonstrate CTEC’s capability in developing compact mechanisms and driving electronics. They utilize either a P-FSM150S or a MINI P-FSM35XS, a laser, and mirrors to amplify the laser deflection, making it visible on a screen within a … Read more

CTEC identified as a key innovator by European Commission’s Innovation Radar

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The Innovation Radar is a European Commission website that identifies high potential innovations and innovators related to EU-funded research and innovation projects. The goal of this website is to give anyone the opportunity to identify the innovators who will create the future success stories of European industry. In the frame of the H2020 PULSE-COM project … Read more

NewSpace: A New Growth Perspective for CTEC

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Cedrat Technologies, based in Meylan, anticipates significant growth in its revenue and workforce by 2025, primarily driven by its technology for the New Space sector. New Space refers to the booming market of low Earth orbit satellite constellations for telecommunications. It is advantageous due to its lower cost compared to traditional large geostationary satellites that … Read more