Title :
MEMS circuit breakers for integrated shipboard power system
Author :
Kasim, Rahim ; Kim, B. ; Drobnik, J.
Author_Institution :
Arizona State Univ., AZ, USA
Abstract :
This paper discusses the feasibility of advanced MEMS for shipboard applications. We report on the design and fabrication of MEMS circuit breakers for shipboard power distribution systems. We developed an M/spl times/N array of electromagnetically actuated MEMS switches to handle high power. The distribution system considered in this research is rated at 400 V and 40 A DC, and it can be extended to AC systems.
Keywords :
circuit breakers; micromechanical devices; power distribution protection; ships; switching circuits; 40 A; 400 V; AC systems; DC systems; MEMS circuit breakers design; integrated shipboard power distribution systems; shipboard applications; Bridge circuits; Circuit breakers; Coils; Magnetic switching; Micromechanical devices; Permanent magnets; Power semiconductor switches; Power systems; Solid state circuits; Switching circuits;
Conference_Titel :
Electric Ship Technologies Symposium, 2005 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Philadelphia, PA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9259-0
DOI :
10.1109/ESTS.2005.1524679
