AAC Clyde Space STARBUCK-Nano CubeSat EPS
Flight-proven CubeSat EPS/PCDU for 2U-3U body-mounted panels, 3.3V/5V/12V regulated buses, 10 LCLs, MPPT, TRL9, flown since 2014, 86 g.
Technical specifications
- Design Life
- 5 years in LEO
- Regulated Power Buses
- 3.3V, 5V, 12V
- Latching Current Limiters (LCL)
- 10
- Interface
- I2C
- Max. Battery Voltage
- 8.2V
- Operating Temperature
- -40°C to +85°C
- Storage Temperature
- -50°C to +100°C
- Radiation Tolerance
- 10 kRad
- Intended Use
- 2U-3U CubeSat with body-mounted panels
- Mass
- 86 g (typical)
- Dimensions
- 95.89 x 90.17 x 16.2 mm
- Flight Heritage
- Flown since 2014, TRL 9
About
The AAC Clyde Space STARBUCK-Nano is a CubeSat Power Control and Distribution Unit designed to meet the volume and power demands of 2U and 3U CubeSats with body-mounted solar panels. Part of the most-flown CubeSat power system range in history, flown since 2014 with TRL 9 heritage. Employs Maximum Power Point Tracking for efficient battery charging, redundant solid-state isolation switches, and multiple inbuilt protection methods for safe transport, launch, and on-orbit operation. Compatible with AAC Clyde Space PHOTON solar panels and OPTIMUS battery ranges.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.