16-channel solid-state power controller for military and aerospace applications introduced by DDC
BOHEMIA, N.Y. – Data Device Corp. (DDC) is introducing the RP-2016371X 16-channel 48-volt DC, 238-amp solid-statepower controller (SSPC) for military and aerospace applications.
The power distribution unit offers programmability, system health diagnostic and prognostic data, and high power density in a compact and ruggedized military-grade form factor. It distributes and controls power to as many as 16 independent 48-volt DC loads, with 8-, 10-, and 25-amp maximum capacities, and provides significant size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) savings.
DDC's SSPCs enable significant SWaP-C savings compared with mechanical switches, breakers, and relays, saving space for other components and expanded functionality. These compact, high-density power-control solutions enable a 7X power-to-volume and 5X power-to-weight savings, compared with larger mechanical alternatives.
Additional SWaP-C savings come from a 70 percent reduction in power dissipation, along with energy savings through intelligent load shedding and prioritization. Users can program these devices to support several platforms and varying mission requirements.
Related: 2- and 4-channel solid-state power controllers for military vehicles introduced by DDC
The RP-2016371X employs DDC's mission proven technology, with more than 1,000,000 nodes installed on military and aerospace systems since 1988, including on the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). DDC SSPCs have a 25X improved MTBF compared with mechanical switches, breakers, and relays, with moving parts which are more prone to failure. They also provide real-time health and diagnostic data, enabling improved mission uptime, safety and longevity through preventative and automated maintenance. Additionally, DDC's smart power management solutions enable network control, programmability, and autonomous operation -- simplifying vehicle control and freeing crew members' time, so they can concentrate on mission critical tasks.
These power electronics devices offer high reliability; 25x improvement in MTBF, compared with mechanical switches, breakers, and relays; very rapid short circuit deactivation protects wires, loads, and SSPCS; and improved mission safety and longevity.
They have instant trip overload protection avoid nuisance trips; controlled rise/fall time for EMI reduction, reduced inrush currents; reduced inductive transients during turn-off; provides prognostics/diagnostics data; enables preventive and automated maintenance; and power profiling and analysis.
For more information contact DDC online at www.ddc-web.com.
Ready to make a purchase? Search the Military & Aerospace Electronics Buyer's Guide for companies, new products, press releases, and videos
