A high voltage power converter for space astronomy applicationsA dc-dc low-power, high-voltage converter for use in space is described which furnishes a commandable, low-noise dc output in the range of 0 to -7500 V. The converter is suitable for biasing of detectors commonly employed in space astronomy, microchannel plates, photomultipliers, and gas discharge detectors. The converter's reliability has been demonstrated by accelerated life testing under thermal vacuum. The electrical and mechanical design, packaging, layout and fabrication techniques, and tests employed are described.
Document ID
19890028038
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ray, David C. (California Univ. Berkeley, CA, United States)
Lampton, Michael L. (California, University Berkeley, United States)