High Power Switches for Space Based Applications

Abstract

Today the solid-state transistor or thyristor switch satisfies the majority of terrestrial power conditioning requirements replacing the vacuum or gaseous switches of yesterday. The need for power conditioning on extra-terrestrial platforms adds another dimension to switch selection. The switch must be able to operate in the near-vacuum of space, under high but variable radiation levels and be compatible with the thermal management system of the space vehicle. The choice of the type of switch is no longer obvious and it may be desirable to go back and consider other types of switches.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA638780

Entities

People

  • John E. Creedon
  • John L. Carter

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Converters
  • Electronics
  • Energy
  • Field Effect Transistors
  • High Temperature
  • Materials
  • Nuclear Radiation
  • Power Conditioning
  • Power Converters
  • Power Electronics
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Effects
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Semiconductors
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Space Based
  • Thyristors

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space