Date of Award
2023
Document Type
Open Access Master's Report
Degree Name
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS)
Administrative Home Department
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Advisor 1
Paul Bergstrom
Committee Member 1
Glen Archer
Committee Member 2
Lyon King
Abstract
Orbion Space Technology is a developer and manufacturer of electric propulsion systems for military and commercial spacecraft. Orbion’s products include a Power Processing Unit (PPU) which is utilized for power and control of the satellite propulsion system. These PPUs are complex electro-mechanical assemblies that include multiple Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA) and are built to IPC standards. To ensure smooth fabrication and to reduce the risk of complications from in-process rework of PCBAs, comprehensive electrical functional testing at the board-level is required before higher- level assembly. Electrical functional testing provides verification of quality, workmanship, and manufacturing defects of the PCBAs. The test fixtures detailed in this report are intended for use in a manufacturing line and are rugged, technician-friendly, and capable of meeting Orbion’s testing requirements. This project delivers a functional 200V power supply, a functional automated test fixture, and a design for a second automated test fixture.
Recommended Citation
Wylie, Nicholas A., "DEVELOPMENT AND VERIFICATION OF AUTOMATED FIXTURES FOR FUNCTIONAL TESTING OF SPACE GRADE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLIES", Open Access Master's Report, Michigan Technological University, 2023.