Abstract: A solid state switch module is provided for use in a power distribution network including an input differential protection connection for receiving a measured current value from an upstream module. The solid state switch module also includes an output differential protection connection for sending a measured current value. The solid state switch module includes a trip outlet for sending a trip signal to an upstream solid state switch, and a trip inlet for receiving a trip signal from a downstream solid state switch. The trip inlet is operably coupled to the switch. A current sensor measures the current value of a connected power transmission line across the solid state switch module. A summer adds a current input from a parallel module with the current measures by the current sensor. A comparator determines whether an amount of current lost between the solid state switch module and an upstream module is acceptable.

Abstract: A multi-phase power control switch has multiple power controller channels, each of which includes at least one power controller having a microprocessor. Each of the microprocessors cross communicates with each other of the microprocessors using a data bus.

Abstract: A control architecture for a power controller has a power line input, a plurality of power channels that are operable to control power flow from the power line input to one or more loads, an isolated power supply, and a microcontroller module that controls each of the multiple power channels.

Abstract: A configurable power switching controller includes multiple power channels and a programming connector that connects the load outputs of a subset of the multiple power channels thereby creating at least one merged power channel.

Abstract: A printed wiring board (PWB) includes a substrate having first and second opposing surfaces and a busbar coupled to the substrate. The busbar includes a power input connector and a cross-sectional dimension configured and disposed to carry at least 100 amperes. At least one semiconductor device is mounted to the busbar. The at least one semiconductor device includes an input electrically coupled to the busbar and an output. One or more output conductors are electrically coupled to the output of the at least one semiconductor device. The one or more output conductors include a cross-sectional dimension configured and disposed to carry at least 50 amperes.

Abstract: A solid state contactor assembly includes at least one solid state switch electrically connected to a first bus bar via at least one conductive plate. The solid state switch controls a flow of current between the first bus bar and a second bus bar. A current sensor is formed along a cross section of one of the first or second bus bar such that the current sensor separates its associated bus bar into two separate bus bar portions, and such that a flow of current between the two separate bus bar portions passes through the current sensor. A switch control is operable to control the solid state switch. The switch control is in communication with the current sensor.

Abstract: A solid state switch module is provided for use in a power distribution network including an input differential protection connection for receiving a measured current value from an upstream module. The solid state switch module also includes an output differential protection connection for sending a measured current value. The solid state switch module includes a trip outlet for sending a trip signal to an upstream solid state switch, and a trip inlet for receiving a trip signal from a downstream solid state switch. The trip inlet is operably coupled to the switch. A current sensor measures the current value of a connected power transmission line across the solid state switch module. A summer adds a current input from a parallel module with the current measures by the current sensor. A comparator determines whether an amount of current lost between the solid state switch module and an upstream module is acceptable.

Abstract: A printed wiring board (PWB) includes a substrate having first and second opposing surfaces and a busbar coupled to the substrate. The busbar includes a power input connector and a cross-sectional dimension configured and disposed to carry at least 100 amperes. At least one semiconductor device is mounted to the busbar. The at least one semiconductor device includes an input electrically coupled to the busbar and an output. One or more output conductors are electrically coupled to the output of the at least one semiconductor device. The one or more output conductors include a cross-sectional dimension configured and disposed to carry at least 50 amperes.

Abstract: A current measurement and comparing assembly for a power distribution system includes a solid state contactor module having a control section and a power section, wherein the power section includes at least one solid state switch. Also included is a current sensor disposed in the control section and in operable communication with the at least one solid state switch, wherein the current sensor distributes current data to a switch control configured to control the at least one solid state switch and distributes current data to a current measurement and comparison circuit.

Abstract: A power distribution system includes a plurality of power sources for generating power. Also included is at least one power routing element in operable communication with each of the plurality of power sources, the at least one power routing element being configured to selectively receive power from the plurality of power sources. Further included is at least one load in operable communication with the at least one power routing element, wherein the at least one power routing element controllably determines which of the plurality of power sources to selectively receive power from.

Abstract: An interface module includes a first side having a plurality of input connectors of a same cross-sectional area corresponding to a same amperage rating, a second side having a plurality of output connectors of different cross-sectional areas from each other corresponding to different amperage ratings from each other, and wiring in the interface module configured to connect a first number of input connectors to a first one of the output connectors having a first amperage rating, and configured to connect a second number of input connectors to a second one of the output connectors having a second amperage rating different from the first amperage rating.

Abstract: A configurable power switching controller includes multiple power channels and a programming connector that connects the load outputs of a subset of the multiple power channels thereby creating at least one merged power channel.

Abstract: A multi-phase power control switch has multiple power controller channels, each of which includes at least one power controller having a microprocessor. Each of the microprocessors cross communicates with each other of the microprocessors using a data bus.

Abstract: A control architecture for a power controller has a power line input, a plurality of power channels that are operable to control power flow from the power line input to one or more loads, an isolated power supply, and a microcontroller module that controls each of the multiple power channels.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a primary and a secondary protection to a load in a power switching application uses an electronic circuit breaker to selectively permit a flow of current from an input to a load. The circuit breaker comprises a plurality of first switches coupled in parallel, and a plurality of fuses coupled to the plurality of first switches. In a disclosed embodiment, each first switch is coupled to a first fuse and to a second fuse. A controller opens and closes the plurality of first switches by commanding a driver current ON and OFF. The controller is operable to detect a fault condition and to open the plurality of first switches in response to the fault condition by commanding the driver current OFF. If the controller fails to open one of the first switches, one of the fuses coupled to the switch is operable to blow.

Abstract: A solid state contactor assembly includes at least one solid state switch electrically connected to a first bus bar via at least one conductive plate. The solid state switch controls a flow of current between the first bus bar and a second bus bar. A current sensor is formed along a cross section of one of the first or second bus bar such that the current sensor separates its associated bus bar into two separate bus bar portions, and such that a flow of current between the two separate bus bar portions passes through the current sensor. A switch control is operable to control the solid state switch. The switch control is in communication with the current sensor.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a primary and a secondary protection to a load in a power switching application uses an electronic circuit breaker to selectively permit a flow of current from an input to a load. The circuit breaker comprises a plurality of first switches coupled in parallel, and a plurality of fuses coupled to the plurality of first switches. In a disclosed embodiment, each first switch is coupled to a first fuse and to a second fuse. A controller opens and closes the plurality of first switches by commanding a driver current ON and OFF. The controller is operable to detect a fault condition and to open the plurality of first switches in response to the fault condition by commanding the driver current OFF. If the controller fails to open one of the first switches, one of the fuses coupled to the switch is operable to blow.