Power Module Case Study

Power Module P/N: 301-1004200-000

Compass Systems Incorporated has recently developed a Power Module (insert Link to Spec Sheet), P/N: 301-1004200-000 in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) for Small Tactical Unmanned Systems.  Small Tactical Unmanned Systems are currently being utilized by multiple entities within the DoD at home and abroad. Compass Systems, Inc. provides engineering services and support to various customers within the DoD, other Government Agencies and Commercial Vendors.

 

The Power Module (insert Link to Spec Sheet) has been designed to meet an urgent operational UAS system requirement.  Power Modules for production systems have been experiencing serious Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) issues. This interference has been causing a self jamming effect on aspects of the UAs communication and control system.  Compass Systems, Inc. rapidly developed a new EMI/EMC free Power Module (insert Link to Spec Sheet) to address this specific concern and enhance the overall performance of the existing power distribution system.  Shown below are some key elements of the design effor

·       Printed circuit board design

o   8-layer heavy copper

o   >600 Components Placed

·       Board level surge protection

·       Comprehensive EMI/EMC filtering

·       Redundant power bus architecture

·       Solid state power switching/control

·       Compact mechanical design

·       Connectorization optimized for aircraft harness design

·       Built-in active cooling

 Power Module

 

The Power Module has recently been certified to MIL-STD-810F Method 501.4 High Temp, Method 502.4 Low Temp, Method 507.4 Humidity, Method 510.4 Sand and Dust testing.  The Power Module has undergone extensive flight testing and is currently in production in direct support of DoD customers and Operational Unmanned Systems.

 

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