One footprint, four missions: Crane Interpoint® xMOR DC-DC converters from SAGA

Anyone who has designed power for space or defense electronics knows the scenario. The requirements change halfway through the program, and the power stage has to be redesigned. Crane Aerospace & Electronics built the Interpoint® xMOR family to remove that problem.

At SAGA Components, we are increasing our focus on high-reliability power for the Nordic space, defense and aerospace industries. xMOR is a central part of that offering.

What is xMOR?

xMOR is a family of four 120 W DC-DC converters that share the same package and the same pinout. The “x” stands for the customer’s variable: the mission, the environment and the reliability level. The board design stays the same.

  • sMOR (Deep Space): MIL-PRF-38534 Class K compliant, with guaranteed TID of 100 krad and SEE to 86 MeV·cm²/mg. 19–50 V input.
  • hMOR (Defense): MIL-PRF-38534 Class H compliant. Lightweight, highly efficient, with low ripple and fast start-up.
  • rMOR (New Space): radiation tolerant, tested to 30 krad TID and SEE to 43 MeV·cm²/mg, with up to 92 % efficiency. 15–50 V input, designed for LEO satellites.
  • cMOR (Hi-Rel COTS): a cost-effective off-the-shelf solution for commercial aerospace and defense, tested to MIL-STD-883.
Why it matters

Because the converters share the same footprint and pinout, one PCB layout can serve several platforms. A design qualified for a defense program can move to a New Space mission with an rMOR, or to a deep-space mission with an sMOR, without starting over on the power stage. That means less redesign work, faster qualification and a simpler supply chain for companies that build for several segments.

Proven heritage

Interpoint has been an industry leader since 1969. Its products fly on mission-critical applications such as the International Space Station, the Mars Exploration Program, the James Webb Space Telescope and the Eurofighter Typhoon. xMOR was introduced in 2024 and builds on that track record.

Why the Nordics?

The Nordic space and defense industry is growing, from satellite constellations to defense electronics and aerospace systems. SAGA is a technical distributor with local teams in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. We help engineering and purchasing teams pick the right xMOR variant, plan for long-term supply and handle documentation and compliance.

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