Remote Power Controllers For High-Power dc Switching

Abstract

Circuits combine functions of remotely controlled switch and circuit breaker. Circuits developed at different power levels but conceptually very similar. Selection of appropriate switching devices and minor modifications, circuits used to build RPC's covering range of voltage and power levels limited only by switching devices chosen. RPC's using GTO's have power capability ranging from 7.8 to 52 kW, while those using MOSFET's range from 8 to 15 kW. Applications include satellite, Space Station, commerical aircraft, naval vessels, and numerous industrial areas.