Day 1
Module 1 : Power Architecture of a Satellite
- How a spacecraft generates power for its hardware sub-systems
Module 2 : Linear Voltage Regulators for Space Applications
- Fundamentals of space-grade linear regulators
- A comparison of topologies
Module 3 : Switching Voltage Regulators for Space Applications
- Fundamentals of space-grade switching regulators
- A comparison of topologies
- A comparison of design software
- Voltage and current feedback control
- Analogue and digital feedback techniques
Module 4 : A Comparison of Space-Grade DC-DCs
- A comparison of space-grade devices and specifications
Module 5 : A Comparison of Space-Grade POLs
- A comparison of space-grade devices and specifications
Module 6 : Hardware Design-In of Space-Grade DC-DCs and POLs
- How to design-in space-grade DC-DCs and POLs?
- EMI filtering and SEE mitigation
Module 7 : Optimum PCB Layout of Space-Grade DC-DCs and POLs
- Right-first-time, PCB design and layout of space-grade DC-DCs & POLs
Module 8 : Thermal Design and PCB Heatsinking
- Choosing the right package, de-rating and using the PCB as your heatsink
- Trace & via current ratings and temperature rise