Implementation of COTS components for CubeSat applications

Alakh Sethi; Nanditha Gajanur; Kshitij Sandeep Sadasivan; Varun Thakurta; Bhagath Singh Cheela; Raunak Hosangadi

doi:10.1109/AERO.2017.7943808

Implementation of COTS components for CubeSat applications

Alakh Sethi, Nanditha Gajanur, Kshitij Sandeep Sadasivan, Varun Thakurta, Bhagath Singh Cheela, Raunak Hosangadi

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This paper describes the design and testing of the power and communication subsystems for a 2U-class CubeSat. CubeSats have become popular for low cost and short lifetime experiments. A CubeSat requires a robust power system architecture, as well as an efficient communication topology to maintain the data link. CubeSats are powered by solar energy, and utilize batteries of a high charge density, usually Li-Ion, to store the extra energy. Newer technology in COTS allows highly efficient switching regulators with integrated switches to be used for reducing the footprint and minimizing heat dissipation. The availability of highly integrated transceiver modules eases system design with respect to communications.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2017 IEEE Aerospace Conference
Publisher	IEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Electronic)	9781509016136
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/AERO.2017.7943808
Publication status	Published - 07-06-2017
Externally published	Yes
Event	2017 IEEE Aerospace Conference, AERO 2017 - Big Sky, United States Duration: 04-03-2017 → 11-03-2017

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Conference	2017 IEEE Aerospace Conference, AERO 2017
Country/Territory	United States
City	Big Sky
Period	04-03-17 → 11-03-17

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Aerospace Engineering
Space and Planetary Science

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