Interface Circuit Protection in Satellite Applications.

摘要

EMP and radiation-induced electrical transients generated on the interconnect cables can cause severe damage or burnout of sensitive active components. Protection of interface circuitry in weight critical systems such as satellites can best be achieved by the addition of discrete voltage clamps,current limiters or filters. Design engineers,aware of these techniques,can include this type of protection in initial circuit designs and consequently eliminate any redesign for hardness.