Keysight Expands Modular Photovoltaic Emulation Platform with Higher Power Modules
July 16 2024 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
- New modules boost power capabilities to a maximum of 8.4kW in a
six-channel modular solar array simulation platform
- Increased power capabilities and fast current-voltage curve
changes with quick recovery times improve the simulation of
conditions spacecraft and satellites experience in space
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) expands the MP4300A
Series Modular Solar Array Simulator (SAS) with two new mainframe
and module models, delivering total power up to 8.4-kW in a 2U
footprint. The SAS solution is a six-channel modular platform that
emulates the behavior of photovoltaic (PV) segments and simulates
all conditions a craft or satellite will encounter in space with
high fidelity.
Deploying solar-powered spacecraft and satellites is costly,
with little opportunity for retrieval and maintenance. Therefore,
engineers must design the vehicle’s power management systems for
dependability and effectiveness under a variety of harsh
conditions. However, it is challenging to simulate the conditions
these systems will experience in space. Engineers need a testing
method that can accurately validate the power management system of
a spacecraft under varied conditions using precise photovoltaic
emulation.
Keysight's MP4300A SAS addresses this challenge by introducing
higher power level modules that better simulate PV performance in
space. The new MP4351A auto-ranging module delivers 1.4kW 160V/10A
power, while the new MP4352A auto-ranging model provides 1.4kW
80V/20A. In addition, two new mainframe modules of up to 10kW have
been introduced to accommodate the increased power of the
modules.
The MP4300A SAS platform offers the following key benefits:
- Industry-leading power density – Provides total power of
8.4 kW in 2U of rack space, reducing capital expenditures.
- Modular platform – Offers up to six channel outputs with
flexible power and performance options.
- Better thermal performance – Delivers high power
density, 2-quadrant capabilities, and regenerative power technology
to reduce thermal challenges.
- Rapid deployment capabilities – Allows control of up to
six channels through a single I/O port with a familiar programmatic
interface to quickly build SAS systems with demanding performance
requirements.
- Realistic simulations – Supports fast current-voltage
(I-V) curve changes with quick recovery times mimicking the rapidly
changing conditions in space.
Greg Patschke, General Manager of Keysight's Aerospace
Defense and Government Solutions group, said: “With
industry-leading power density and rapid deployment capabilities,
the MP4300A SAS is a game-changer for the test of spacecraft power
management systems. The platform’s latest additions deliver
incredible power density and performance to accelerate the testing
of the most demanding PV array designs, speeding time to market and
reducing the risk of failure after satellite launch.”
Resources
- MP4300A Series Modular Solar Array Simulator
About Keysight Technologies
At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to
bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500
company, we’re delivering market-leading design, emulation, and
test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with
less risk, throughout the entire product life cycle. We’re a global
innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial
automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and
general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and
secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and
www.keysight.com.
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