PC KRAUSE & ASSOCIATES INC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase II: A214-030
PC KRAUSE & ASSOCIATES INC — SBIR Phase II award from Department of Defense.
Phase II SBIR prototype / development signal
- Phase II is where Department of Defense funds deeper R&D after feasibility. Incumbents with Phase II history are serious competitors on adjacent topics.
- Use this award as past-performance context and to map customer organizations for STRATFI/TACFI-style transition planning.
- Obligated amount $1,399,983 is consistent with substantial Phase II-scale effort; compare to related awards from the same agency.
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- Amount
- $1,399,983
- Agency
- Department of Defense · Army
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase II
- Topic
- A214-030
- Solicitation
- 21.4
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- IN
- Period
- 2023-08-02 → 2025-08-08
Description
The objective of this effort is to demonstrate a 600 Vdc to 28 Vdc, isolated bi-directional power converter that utilizes wide bandgap semiconductors and can operate across a range of military ground vehicles. The proposed converter is based on a modular topology that contains a combination of GaN and SiC devices, provides at least 15 kW bi-directional power flow continuously, and satisfies the electrical requirements outlined in MIL-PRF-GCS600A, MIL-STD-1275F, and MIL-STD-461G. It will support operation in a 71 degree C operating environment, possibly on a high-temperature liquid cooling loop such as that found in a military vehicle environment. Further, its controller will support fast fault and operational capabilities and standard communication protocols such as a J1939 CAN interface. Additionally, it will incorporate high-voltage interlock circuitry to enhance personnel safety. Finally, it will meet all these requirements in an ARINC600 6MCU “Short” form factor or smaller package.