Elektro PPU (Power Processing Unit for Hall Effect Thrusters)
Airbus Defence and Space
Power processing unit that conditions and controls power for Hall-effect electric propulsion thrusters.
Technical specifications
- Function
- Power conditioning and control for Hall-effect thrusters
- Compatible propellant
- Xenon / Krypton
- Generations
- NG1, NG2
- Applications
- Orbit raising, station-keeping, deorbiting
About
The Elektro PPU (Power Processing Unit) is the central power-electronics element of Airbus’ electric propulsion systems. It conditions and controls power delivered to Hall-effect thrusters and manages the associated xenon/krypton flow control electronics, converting spacecraft bus power into the regulated discharge, magnet and heater supplies a Hall thruster requires.
Available in NG1 and NG2 generations, the Elektro PPU is designed for satellite platforms using electric propulsion for orbit raising, station-keeping and end-of-life deorbiting, and is qualified to work with both xenon and krypton propellants across Airbus’ electric propulsion product line.
Documentation
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