Abstract: The increasing adoption of More-Electric Aircraft technology has created demand for efficient and lightweight electrical power distribution systems. This work presents the design and simulation of a Solid-State Power Controller (SSPC)-based system for a typical aircraft application. SSPCs provide several advantages over conventional electromechanical circuit breakers, including improved reliability, reduced maintenance requirements, and enhanced system protection. A ±270 V DC aircraft power distribution architecture is considered, and the SSPC....
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