Magnetic slip ring - Rotary transformer based novel non-contact signal transfer mechanism for spacecraft application

Rinu Chacko, M. H. Ravichandran, M. K. Sanoop, T. Sabu, V. T. Sadasivan Achari, C. C. Joseph

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Abstract

This paper describes a novel non-contact signal transfer mechanism for transferring multiple signals over the rotating interface through electromagnetic means. This signal transfer mechanism is configured for the transfer of temperature signals of a Spacecraft Mechanism. FE Analysis of rotary transformer was carried out for optimization of size and operating parameters. In the Signal Electronics portion, operating range of JFET is optimized to achieve uniform gain during amplitude modulation. The system was realized and linearity of 2 % and resolution of 1% of Full Scale Division (FSD) was achieved.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 Annual International Conference on Emerging Research Areas
Subtitle of host publicationMagnetics, Machines and Drives, AICERA/iCMMD 2014 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479952021
DOIs
StatePublished - 23 Sep 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 Annual International Conference on Emerging Research Areas: Magnetics, Machines and Drives, AICERA/iCMMD 2014 - Kerala, India
Duration: 24 Jul 201426 Jul 2014

Publication series

Name2014 Annual International Conference on Emerging Research Areas: Magnetics, Machines and Drives, AICERA/iCMMD 2014 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2014 Annual International Conference on Emerging Research Areas: Magnetics, Machines and Drives, AICERA/iCMMD 2014
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityKerala
Period24/07/1426/07/14

Keywords

  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Detection
  • Junction FET(jfet)
  • Platinum Resistance Thermometer(PRT)
  • Rotary Transformer

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