Solid State Power Controller Technology and Capability

Overview
AP5014A
APM5
Custom ATE
 

AP5014A - 14-Channel Solid State Power Controller

The AP5014A is an off-the-shelf product based on AKA's Solid-State Power Controller (SSPC) technology. It is a high reliability 14 channel power control module. The AP5014A is a MCU based, software configurable controller with supporting 3 channels providing 25A, 2 channels providing 15A, 8 channels providing 7A, and a single 2A channel for a total of 14 channels. The AP5014A is fully tested and qualified meeting MIL-STD 1275A (28V power), and MIL-STD 461D (EMI).

Features:

  • Load Switching
  • Trip Status
  • No load Status
  • On/Off Status
  • Overload Protection
  • Battle Override capability
  • Active Shut Down for Fast Channel Turn Off
  • Supports 1 To 25 Amps/Channel
  • Software Settable Current Limits
  • Instant Trip Protection & I2T (Hardware Short Circuit Protection)
  • Controlled Rise Time (optional)
  • Opto-Isolated Control Power Circuitry
  • Real Time Monitor, Measure and Status of Outputs
  • Low Power Dissipation
  • Built-In Nuclear Event Detection
  • Built-In-Test (BIT)
  • CLI to view status/diagnostics/logs
  • Meets MIL-STD 1275
External Connections:
  • RS232 interface to terminal for control
  • JTAG interface for loading software upgrades
  • 36 pin connector used for the optional APM5 or any custom designed mezzanine card that can implement any host interface and provide MIL-STD 1275 power to the AP5014A
Typical I2t Curve