COTS Battery Charge Equalizer for Small Satellite Applications
This paper describes the design and implementation of a battery equalizer circuit for small satellites, developed under the New Space philosophy exclusively using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components. The primary objective is to ensure high reliability for mission-critical power systems while...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Applied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/15/8228 |
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| Summary: | This paper describes the design and implementation of a battery equalizer circuit for small satellites, developed under the New Space philosophy exclusively using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components. The primary objective is to ensure high reliability for mission-critical power systems while adhering to strict cost constraints. In order to achieve this objective, the design incorporates a robust analog control circuit, thereby avoiding the complexities and potential single-point failures associated with digital controllers. A comprehensive study of various cell-balancing topologies was conducted, leading to the selection, hardware implementation, and comparative analysis of the two most suitable candidates. The results of this study provide a validated, cost-effective, and reliable battery equalizer solution for developers of small satellites. |
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| ISSN: | 2076-3417 |