Title :
Design of a smart optically controlled high power switch for fly-by-light applications
Author :
Bhadri, P. ; Sukumaran, Deepti ; Ye, K. ; Dasgupta, S. ; Guliants, E. ; Beyette, F.R., Jr.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of ECECS, Cincinnati Univ., OH, USA
Abstract :
Fly-by-light in avionic systems reduces electromagnetic interference hence improving the clarity of the control signals. A hybrid approach combining a silicon photoreceiver module with a SiC power transistor is proposed. The resulting device uses a 5 mW optical control signal to produce a 150 A current suitable for driving an electric motor
Keywords :
VLSI; aircraft control; avionics; electromagnetic interference; optical receivers; optical switches; 150 A; 5 mW; SiC; avionic systems; control signals; electromagnetic interference; fly-by-light applications; high power switch; optically controlled switch; photonic VLSI; photoreceiver module; Aerospace control; Aerospace electronics; Control systems; Infrared spectra; Optical control; Optical design; Optical devices; Optical receivers; Optical switches; Silicon carbide;
Conference_Titel :
Circuits and Systems, 2001. MWSCAS 2001. Proceedings of the 44th IEEE 2001 Midwest Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Dayton, OH
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7150-X
DOI :
10.1109/MWSCAS.2001.986197
