Overview
The 1U Battery Board by CubeSat Aerospace is a compact, high-efficiency energy storage module designed for small satellite missions. It supports regulated power delivery to avionics and payloads while offering real-time current monitoring, protection circuitry, and thermal stability—all in a form factor optimized for CubeSat integration.
Technical Specifications
Structure:
- Battery Type: Li-ion (18650 cells or flat-pack pouch, configurable)
- Nominal Voltage: 3.7 V – 7.4 V (single or dual cell configuration)
- Capacity Range: 2600 mAh – 5200 mAh (standard configurations)
- Charging Method: MPPT solar input or USB-C interface via avionics board
- Protection Features:
- Overcharge, over-discharge protection
- Short circuit and overcurrent protection
- Thermal cutoff
- Monitoring:
- Integrated current sensor for telemetry
- I²C interface to avionics for real-time power data
- Form Factor: PC-104 tray compatible; optimized for 1U CubeSats
- Connector Interface: FFC ribbon cable to avionics and power bus
- Mounting: Fits dedicated battery tray in CubeSat Aerospace structure
Description
The 1U Battery Board is a reliable power solution tailored for CubeSat missions. Designed to safely store and supply energy to the entire system, it integrates protection, current monitoring, and efficient form factor for seamless tray mounting and wiring. It works in sync with the avionics board for coordinated charging and telemetry.
Key Benefits
- Compact energy storage optimized for 1U–3U missions
- Compatible with solar charging and USB input
- Smart current monitoring and telemetry feedback
- Integrated safety features for space-grade reliability
- Tray-mounted for efficient CubeSat internal layout
- Interfaces directly with avionics board via FFC
Certifications & Testing
Certifications:
- Electrical compliance tested for CubeSat power systems
- Bench-tested with PyCubed Plus avionics for system integration
- Built to meet NASA GEVS standards for shock and vibration (via complete satellite testing)
Support & Warranty
Content:
- One-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects
- Technical support available for integration, cell selection, and system wiring