PCU-110
The PCU-110 by Berlin Space Technologies is a power control unit for small satellites, providing power regulation, switching, DC/DC conversion, and safety features.
Typed specifications65 values
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- Mass
- 1 080 g datasheet p.3
- Total output power
- 180 W datasheet p.3 180 W max · maximum power output
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 186.0 x 105.5 x 60.6 mm³ datasheet p.3
- Outputs (as printed)
- Regulated Power Output (standard) 2x 12V, 12x 5V, 5x 3.8V; (optional) any between 1.8V to 28V; Unregulated Power Output 12x 23.1 V (20-25 V) datasheet p.2 Any between 1.8V to 28V Regulated (optional) | 2x 12V, 12x 5V, 5x 3.8V Regulated (standard) | 12x 23.1 V (20-25 V) Unregulated
- Supply voltage
- 23.1 V nom. · datasheet p.3 20.5 V min | 20.5 V min · Operating | 25.2 V max | 25.2 V max · Operating +2
- Power consumption
- 0.5 W idle · datasheet p.3 0.5 W idle power
- Data interface
- RS-422 datasheet p.3 other 1-Wire | other 3x 1-Wire | RS-422 3x RS422
- Operating temperature
- -20 °C min · datasheet p.3 40 °C max | -20–40 °C
- Design lifetime
- 5 years datasheet p.3 5 years LEO
- Unit type
- PCDU Power Control and Distribution Unit · datasheet p.1
- Bus and outputs type
- hybrid (regulated rails + battery bus) regulated power outputs and unregulated power output · datasheet p.2
- Unregulated (battery) bus voltage
- 23.1 V unregulated · datasheet p.2 20–25 V unregulated power output, 12x 23.1 V
- Regulated output voltages
- 1.8 V optional · datasheet p.2 12 V Regulated (standard) | 5 V regulated power output, standard, 12x | 12 V regulated power output, standard, 2x | 3.8 V regulated power output, standard, 5x +6
- Switchable outputs
- 31 power output interfaces · datasheet p.2
- Solar array inputs
- 12 connectable solar strings · datasheet p.2
- Solar input voltage window
- 20–28 V datasheet p.2 12 V solar panel power in, optional | 20 V min · standard | 28 V max · standard | 20–28 V solar panel power in, standard +2
- Protections
- Adjustable Switches and Fuses datasheet p.4 Schmitt Trigger Battery Protection | other Battery Protection: Schmitt Trigger, intelligent Power Manage… | other Latch Protection: Yes | other Schmitt-trigger battery protection (hysteretic cut-off), thre… +3
- Survival temperature
- -30 °C min · datasheet p.3 50 °C max | -30–50 °C storage temperature
- Flight heritage
- since 2015 product page
- Battery voltage range accepted
- 20.5 V / 25.2 V datasheet p.1
- MPPT
- optional (add-on module) MPPT: Optional · datasheet p.1 yes optional
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- Data interfaces
- RS422, I²C
- Solar panel interface
- 12x 23.1 V (customizable)
- Battery interface
- 6x 23.1 V (customizable)
- Supply voltage
- 23.1 V (customizable)
- Regulated voltages
- 12 V, 5 V, 3.3 V (customizable)
- Mass
- 1080 g
- Dimensions
- 186x105x61 mm³
- Design life
- 5 years
- Flight heritage
- since 2015
About
The PCU-110 from Berlin Space Technologies is a versatile power control unit engineered for small satellite applications. Its primary functions include power regulation, power switching, DC/DC conversion, and comprehensive safety features. The unit is highly adaptable, allowing for customization to suit various mission requirements and subsystem configurations. It offers multiple data interfaces, including RS422 and I²C, and features customizable interfaces for solar panels (12x 23.1V) and batteries (6x 23.1V). The bus voltage is 23.1V, also customizable, and it provides regulated voltages of 12V, 5V, and 3.3V, which can also be tailored. The PCU-110 has a mass of 1080g and dimensions of 186x105x61 mm³. It is designed for a life span of 5 years and has flight heritage dating back to 2015.
Documentation
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