PCU-2812

A high-efficiency, compact DC-to-DC converter designed to operate in LEO, Lunar, and airborne environments that provides a regulated, isolated, 12 V rail suitable for powering the full suite of CesiumAstro communications products.‍

Use as a stand-alone power converter or combine with other CesiumAstro modules for a system that works right out of the box.

PCU-2812 includes a fixed-frequency converter with integrated filters and protections, as well as a digital interface for telemetry.

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Low-profile and compact 99 mm x 70 mm x 21.5 mm packaged form factor. Thermal pillars bring heat to the flat surface.

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Key Features

Hardware

Fixed-frequency topology
Integrated EMI and input filtering
Rad-hard FETs
Over-current protection and input
Under-voltage lockout
Onboard telemetry: temperature, uptime, and output voltage and current
2x RS-485 (serial communication)

Mechanical

Conduction-based heat transfer through interface
Input: rugged power connector; output: rugged, MIL-spec Nano-D connector

Applications

LEO satellite
Launch vehicle
Airborne platforms
Lunar platforms

Radiation Performance

SEE (SEL free): 37 MeV/mg/cm2

Packaging

Size: 84 mm x 69 mm x 17 mm
Operating Temp.: -24 °C to 60 °C
Mass: 240 g

Product Specifications

16 V to 40 V

12 V

12.5 A

85%

-24 °C to 60 °C

240 g

-24 °C to 60 °C

Mechanical View

Additional Resources

A full suite of documentation is available to support integration of PCU-2812 Power Conditioning Unit into your mission. Our team stands ready to support you. Contact us for technical specifications or to discuss your programming challenges.

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