Modeling of a Multiconverter Power Distribution System for Space Applications Based on Standard Modules
Abstract
The adoption of standardized modular converters is an emerging trend in space-qualified electrical power systems. This modular approach streamlines design and manufacturing processes, potentially reducing development lead times for new satellite platforms. Building on previous research that identified the four-switch buck-boost (FSBB) converter with double digital control loops as an effective solution for solar array and battery interfacing, this paper presents the small-signal analytical modeling of control loops within a modular multiconverter architecture operating in boost mode with resistive load. A model of a single- and two-module system is proposed and validated through both simulation and experimental measurements, providing a robust framework for assessing inter-module interactions and their impact on overall system stability.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Spacecraft Design and Technology
solar cell performance optimization
Radiation Effects in Electronics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Aerospace
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Volume
- 13
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 406–406
- Publication date
- 25 April 2026
- Language
- EN