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Rockwell Receives Contract for Space-Based Power Electronics
Thousand Oaks - July 1, 2000 - The Rockwell Science Center recently received a $1 million contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for the development of high-efficiency, radiation-hardened power electronics for use in space. A major objective of the program will be the development of a modular, high-density power switch made from silicon carbide (SiC). The switch is a key component that is needed for power conditioning and distribution systems in platforms such as the Space Based Laser, Orbital Transfer Vehicle and Spaced Based Radar. Benefits of the SiC power switch include reductions in power loss by a factor of 10, as well as increases in switching speed and power density that are far superior to any power modules previously developed. These improvements will, in turn, enable a five-fold reduction in the weight and size of the total power system. In addition to benefiting space-based systems, technologies developed from this program will have commercial applications in medical electronics, automotive electronics, electrical utilities, and aircraft ignition systems. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Space
Satellite Launch To Boost DTH In India
Calcutta, India (SPX) Dec 28, 2005The successful launch Thursday of India's heaviest satellite from spaceport of Kourou in French Guyana may have boosted the country's space research efforts to yet another level, but it has also lifted the spirits of at least three Direct-To-Home televisions broadcasters, one of which has been waiting for years to launch its services in India. |
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