Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Digitally Intensive DC-DC Converter for Extreme Space Environments, Phase II
Project Introduction
The Space Micro-Arizona State University (ASU) team will develop an all-digitally controlled, wide temperature range point-of-load switch-mode DC-DC regulator core with built-in self-test (BIST) functionality which meets space radiation requirements. In Phase II we will complete a design and fabricate into silicon at Tower-Jazz foundry and demonstrate the electrical, thermal, and radiation performance to meet NASA mission needs. This R&D translates into substantial benefits to NASA in extreme temperature (and radiation) environments.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Micro, Inc. | Lead Organization | Industry | San Diego, California |
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Pasadena, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Organization:
- Space Micro, Inc.
Responsible Program:
- Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Project Management
Program Director:
Program Manager:
Principal Investigator:
Co-Investigator:
- Bert Vermeire
Project Duration
Start: Jul 2013
End: Jan 2016
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 3 |
| Current: | 6 |
| Estimated End: | 6 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX02 Flight Computing and Avionics
- TX02.1 Avionics Component Technologies
- TX02.1.7 Point-of-Load Power Converters
Target Destinations
The Sun, Earth, The Moon, Mars, Others Inside the Solar System, Outside the Solar System
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