Modeling of a Multiconverter Power Distribution System for Space Applications Based on Standard Modules

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.

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Aerospace
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2026-04-25
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https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace13050406
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Spacecraft Design and Technology
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Modeling of a Multiconverter Power Distribution System for Space Applications Based on Standard Modules

A. Barrado, P. Zumel, Cristina Fernández, Adrián Ocaña-Bravo
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Modeling of a Multiconverter Power Distribution System for Space Applications Based on Standard Modules

A. Barrado, P. Zumel, Cristina Fernández, Adrián Ocaña-Bravo
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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.

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