This opportunity relates to the ability to construct a flexible power system that is capable of operating from one power source or power multiple sources. The system would be composed of multiple lower power DC-DC converter units, which can be paralleled to expand power outputs in discrete multiples, sharing power loads relatively uniformly. This flexible power system would be comprised of small modules, each handling a small fraction of the overall power.The availability of a flexible power converter architecture could allow faster power bus development and allow stocking of a small number of common part types for multiple applications. This can result in large cost savings due to amortization of space related lot costs such as element qualification and radiation tests.
