Design and Development of Power Conditioning & Distribution for CubeSat
The electrical power subsystem is one of the most critical subsystems to ensure smooth delivery of power to any spacecraft. A typical EPS is composed of solar panels, power conditioning, power storage and power distribution units. This project is based on the design and development of the power cond
2025-06-28 16:31:24 - Adil Khan
Design and Development of Power Conditioning & Distribution for CubeSat
Project Area of Specialization Electrical/Electronic EngineeringProject SummaryThe electrical power subsystem is one of the most critical subsystems to ensure smooth delivery of power to any spacecraft. A typical EPS is composed of solar panels, power conditioning, power storage and power distribution units. This project is based on the design and development of the power conditioning and distribution unit of Cubesat. The design must provide a reliable power source by satisfying the requirements of different subsystems with power from the solar cells, regulating the voltage and protecting the Cubesat subsystems from the overcurrent associated with the device failure.
Project Objectives- Investigate constraints in EPS for Nano spacecraft.
- Design of PCDU for a CubeSat standard Nano spacecraft.
- Software Implementation (simulations & coding).
- Optimum design of PCDU.
The project consists of the analysis and design of PCDU for a 3U CubeSat in the following phases.
1) Preliminary design of PCDU for a 3U CubeSat
2) Simulation analysis of designed PCDU
3) Software Implementation
- Implementing DC-DC converter control and interface with microcontroller
- Implementation of MPPT or DET scheme for DC-DC converter
- Reading current, voltage and temperature sensor
4) PCB designing using Altium Designer
5) Hardware Implementation
Benefits of the ProjectBeneficiaries:
Direct:
- Institute of Space Technology
- Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission
- Strategic Organizations
Indirect:
- Other Academia
- Governmental Agencies
The final deliverables will be:
1) Preliminary design of PCDU
2) The Simulation analysis.
3) Software implementation.
4) PCDU prototype
Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemCore Industry OthersOther Industries Education Core Technology OthersOther TechnologiesSustainable Development Goals Quality EducationRequired Resources| Item Name | Type | No. of Units | Per Unit Cost (in Rs) | Total (in Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total in (Rs) | 75000 | |||
| Micro-controller | Equipment | 3 | 5000 | 15000 |
| Discrete RLC components | Equipment | 1 | 20000 | 20000 |
| Current/Voltage/Temp sensors | Equipment | 20 | 1000 | 20000 |
| PCB fabrication | Equipment | 1 | 10000 | 10000 |
| Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous | 1 | 10000 | 10000 |