The FD04 from Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a Launch Vehicle Actuator with a maximum load support capability of 667 N. This actuator has a function time of 30 sec (70 V) and a life of 50 cycles/min. It requires a supply voltage of 6-13.5 V and has a power consumption of 9 W. The actuator draws a current of up to 1.25 A and has a resistance of 5.5-16 Ohms. It has a mass of 10 g and measures 0.5 x 0.45 x 0.116 inches (length x diameter x thru hole). The FD04 features a redundant firing unit and is ideal for applications such as solar arrays and instrument deployment, instrument launch locks, optic covers, and satellite separation systems.
