Power Supply Profile

Functional Description


Domain(s)
Space
System(s)
Satellite
Profile(s)
PS

The PS profile defines the technologies that comprise the PS node, including both required and recommended components to define this standard node type. A block diagram of a node instantiated against the PS profile is shown below:

PS Profile Block Diagram

PS Profile Block Diagram

The primary components for PS node instantiations will include DC-DC converters, local point-of-load power conversion, and System Monitoring and Communication (SMAC) functionality. Subsequent sections will describe these features in more detail.