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June 5th, 2017

For Smallsat Entrepreneurs and Manufacturers, Modular Devices Presents New DC to DC Converter Technology


Modular Devices, Inc., a global supplier in DC-DC Converter technology for space satellite applications, has debuted a new model series that are specifically designed for scaleable smallsat orbiting scientific platforms.

Series 3699 DC-DC power converters derive any variety of single and dual voltage outputs from the 12Vdc nominal (6 – 16Vdc continuous operating range) input bus popular among cubesat platforms in power ranges of up to 20 Watts and feature high conversion efficiencies and patented Proton Rad Hard 100K+ R design technology. They all are fully self-contained hybrid converters that require no external components, have built-in I/O EMI filtering, on-off control, remote sense, soft start/sync inputs and come in a wide selection of hermetic packages for ease of mounting and effective thermal management.

Offered in a broad range of screening grades and parts quality levels, the 3699’s are easily and economically tailored to suit cost conscious, ready availability CubeSat program requirements and deliver in short order from stock to 150 days ARO.  Their flexible internal designs permit fast-turn product variants to suit particular power and control requirements of any scientific mission.

Additionally, the company has also introduced their Series 3693 DC-DC power converters that derive any variety of outputs from <1.0V to5V from the 12Vdc nominal (4.6 – 16Vdc continuous operating range) input bus that is popular among cubesat platforms in power ranges of up to 15 Watts.  Featuring high conversion efficiencies and patented Proton Rad Hard 100K+® design technology, these units are all fully self-contained thick film hybrid regulators that require no external components, are Rad Hard (TID >100KRad(Si)  2:1 margin), No SEE, LET >82MeV*cm²/mg, Proton Resistant, with synchronous rectification for high efficiency, adjustable output voltage trim, on-off control, 100KHz operation , sync inputs and come in various hermetic packages for ease of mounting and effective thermal management.

Offered in a range of screening grades and parts quality levels, the 3693’s are easily and economically tailored to suit cost conscious, ready availability CubeSat program requirements and deliver in short order from stock to 150 days ARO.  Their flexible internal designs permit fast-turn product variants to suit particular power and control requirements of any mission.