Modular Standards for Space Power Systems

Abstract

This presentation presents an approach to provide commonality for future space power systems through a set of modular power standards. The approach presented breaks down the electrical power conversion and distribution system into the lowest level functions, which are represented by power electronics modules, and serve as the foundational building blocks of the system. A series of Modular Power Standards has been developed to define the functions and interfaces of the lowest level of the electrical power system, or for each type of power electronics module. The power electronics modules, when integrated with a common chassis and backplane, can then be built up into modular electronics assemblies, which have been demonstrated and characterized in a relevant ground test environment.