DC Power Supply Technology for Air Cooled Systems

Magnetic components are the greatest source of design problems and failure in switching power supplies. New component integration technologies and higher performance materials sets are needed to develop high efficiency, high power density, fast transient response DC-to-DC converters that support high peak power, and high average power loads for next-generation air-cooled active array radar systems. Performance limitations of state-of-the-art circuit modules are primarily rooted in discrete component assemblies and the use of sub-standard materials sets in the construction of magnetic and passive components, as well as the electrical interconnects. Composite Ceramic Technologies, LLC, Austin, TX, (the “Company”) will overcome these limitations using its proprietary deposition technology to achieve improved performance in laminated magnetic components and integrate “ideal” materials sets into a monolithic electronic circuit module. Fully integrated DC/DC converter modules constructed using these patented process methodologies will deliver optimal power efficiencies, power densities, and transient response. The unique broad-based solutions enabled by this program serve multiple interests in the Tri-Service community and have the potential to extend the field life and improve the battlefield readiness of new and legacy radar systems. This submission promises to deliver substantially higher value than competing proposals that simple address circuit board or control topologies.