New Power Processor Interfaces MMS Power Module Outputs

A description of a new power processor to interface the outputsfrom two or more multimission modular spacecraft (MMS) modularpower system (MPS) modules to the spacecraft payload is presented.Also included are an introduction describing the circumstances thatled to this power processor, and material concerning analysisresults, load programmability, and salient features, includingefficiency and weight aspects. Finally, important input and outputelectrical characteristics of this processor are summarized.