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.
Authors
- A. Barrado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6043-604X)
- P. Zumel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9589-4355)
- Cristina Fernández (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8051-4754)
- Adrián Ocaña-Bravo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3514-1990)
Institutions
- Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Aerospace
- Published
- 2026-04-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace13050406
- Primary Topic
- Spacecraft Design and Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00