Thermal Control Unit – TCU1

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The CAVU TCU offers efficient thermal management for satellite systems, ensuring reliable performance in space. Using FPGA-based control and radiation mitigation techniques, it optimizes power use for long-duration missions with customizable sensor inputs and heater channels.

KEY FEATURES

• Supports 110 sensor inputs, 50 heaters output
• FPGA-based control with SEU mitigation
• Real-time thermal monitoring and adjustment
• Interface to Thermistors, RTD, etc.
• Fully Customizable

INTERFACES

• Temperature Sensor Input: 110 Analog Input Channels
  • Thermistor
  • RTD
  • Custom Analog
• Heater Driver Output: 50CH Up to 50W Each
• Digital GPIO:
  • 8 Inputs / 8 Outputs
• Serial Interfaces:
  • CAN2.0: 2
  • RS422: 2
  • RS485: 1
  • RS232:1

ENVIRONMENT

• Radiation Hardness:
  • Total Ionizing Dose: 30Krad
  • Latch-up Immune
  • SEE @ 60MeV
• Temperature & Pressure: -40 C to +85 C @ 10^-8 bar
• Shocks: 2000g, 2000-10000Hz
• Random Vibrations: 14g(RMS) 3-Axis , 20~2000Hz

MEMORY

• RAM: 80Mbits MRAM 40 bits width
• ROM: 80Mbits MRAM 40 bits width
• Nonvolatile Flash Memory:
  • Total 32Gbit SLC NAND
  • 256K Serial FRAM
  • 256M Serial NOR

BUDGET

• Dimensions: 160x170x38mm
• Mass: 1.1Kg
• Power Supply: 28V ±4V, Custom Range Available
• Power Consumption: 1.5W ~ 4W