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A Solid-State Electrical Distribution Unit for Aircraft Applications

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
 Program Year/Program:
2011 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
N103-203-0207 		Solicitation Year:
2010 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N103-203 		Solicitation Number:
2010.3
Small Business Information
Creare Inc.
P.O. Box 71 Hanover, NH -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2011
Title: A Solid-State Electrical Distribution Unit for Aircraft Applications
Agency: DOD
Contract: N68335-11-C-0161
Award Amount: $79,817.00
 

Abstract:

The Electrical Distribution Unit (EDU) is the heart of aircraft power systems, and emerging and future electrical system needs have placed great demands on EDU components. Operation at higher voltage power levels and temperatures, faster actuation, and the need to minimize size and weight have increased the desire for solid-state replacements of electromagnetic protective and distribution devices. In this program, Creare will leverage our previously developed solid-state circuit breaker technology to provide intelligent control, enhanced power and fault handling, diagnostics, and arc fault detection for advanced tactical aircraft. During Phase I we will demonstrate the feasibility of developing a 270 VDC aircraft EDU protective device which meets these requirements with design, analysis, and prototype demonstration. During Phase II we will fabricate and demonstrate a prototype system in a high fidelity F-35 test environment at TRL 6.

Principal Investigator:

Bruce Pilvelait
Principal Investigator
(603) 640-2316
brp@creare.com

Business Contact:

James Barry
President
(603) 643-3800
contractsmgr@creare.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Creare Inc.
P.O. Box 71 Hanover, NH -

EIN/Tax ID: 020259551
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No