Power – TechConnect Briefs

Micro-Sized Power Controllers for Space

Frohling K., Iris Technology, US

The explosion in SmallSat and CubeSat deployments has led to a need for miniaturized cooling solutions for sensors that require cooling. Since there are limited opportunities for miniaturization in the thermal mechanical unit (TMU) portion [...]

Optimization of Natural Gas Turbines for Greater Resiliency and Quick Starts for Adaptive islanding

Lank R., Tucker D., DERP Technologies, L.L.C., US

Hybrid Power Supplies that have a natural gas reciprocating engine as its core element of generation and have that engine coupled with a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) have the capability of being one of [...]

An SOA Aware MOSFET Model for Highly Integrated, Analog Mixed-Signal Design Environments

Hall J., Luo Z., Xiao Y., Young A., Connerney D., Fairchild Semiconductor, US

Circuit simulations involving power devices often require additional checks comparing with generic low power applications. The burden lies with the individual designers to ensure that the power transistors are operating well within the Safe Operating [...]

A Scalable POWER MOSFET Model with an Integrated Body-Diode Including Reverse Recovery

Luo Z., Hall J., Xiao Y., Young A., Carroll R., Connerney D., Fairchild Semiconductor, US

Traditional high-voltage MOSFET models include parasitic source-bulk and drain-bulk diode models. However, these models are simplified diode models and lack some of the more detailed aspects of p-n junctions diodes such as breakdown voltage, advanced [...]

Power consumption of microelectronic equipment for wireless sensor networks

Poole N., Mo T., Brusey J., Coventry University, UK

The paper reports on research conducted by the authors into the power consumption of the microelectronics employed in a variety of practical wireless intelligent sensor applications. It aims to provide results that will inform developers [...]

Integrated BMS and Analog IC Charge Isolation Architecture in Large Battery Systems

Choi A., Choi C., Baugh B., Radachonski W., Choi A., Choi C., Chan S-W., 1Power Solutions, US

The significance of battery safety and longevity are magnified in large battery system structures, as those present in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), and Underwater Autonomous Vehicles (UAVs), and specialized aerospace, army, and navy battery applications. [...]

Novel Lithium Based Reserved Micro Power Cell Based on Micro Fluidic Design

Allen F., Simon S., Lifton V., AlwaysReady, Inc., US

AlwaysReady, Inc. is a development-stage micro and nanotechnology company focused on advanced power and sensing solutions. The Smart Nanobattery™ offers a revolutionary approach to energy storage and power management. Leveraging strategic alliances with Alcatel-Lucent/Bell Labs [...]

A Novel Battery Architecture Based on Superhydrophobic Nanostructured Materials

Lifton V.A., Simon S., mPhase Technologies, US

Everyone uses batteries. They come in many sizes, shapes, power densities, and support a wide variety of military, commercial and consumer applications. Therefore, it is surprising how little battery technology has changed since the 1960s [...]

In-Plane Micropump: Design Optimization

Sin J., Lee W.H., Stephanou H.E., RPI, US

This paper presents the fabrication, analysis and optimization of a novel monolithically fabricated diaphragm micropump, referred to as an in-plane micropump. Compared to previous technology, the micropump in this paper is fabricated to have all [...]

A Compact Model for an IC Lateral Diffused MOSFET Using the Lumped-Charge Methodology

Subramanian Y., Lauritzen P.O., Green K.R., Texas Instruments, US

A compact model for an IC Lateral Diffused MOSFET is developed using the Lumped-Charge Methodology[1]. Model equations and key performance characteristics are documented. They satisfy the requirements of Power MOSFET models[2], unlike the competitive macromodels [...]