Table 2. Summary of deployment switch implementations

Types Advantage Disadvantage Applicable
In the main body (at the end of rail Surface) - Applicable all cubesat- Safe treatment of electric switch - Mechanical uncertainty ㆍ Friction ㆍ Cold welding- Higher design complexity All Cubesat
In the main body (not end of the rail) - Safe treatment of electric switch - Switch implementation dependent to the deployer ≥3U
Out of main body - Simple design- No mechanical uncertainty - Switch implementation dependent to the deployer- Need to avoid compressible surface- Careful treatment for electric switch ≥3U