Abstract: A power converter for providing power to a load includes a buck converter having a DC input and a DC output and that is configured to receive a DC voltage at the DC voltage input and provide DC output voltage at the DC output. The converter also includes a voltage monitor that monitors a voltage provided at the DC output and a selectively connectable transient suppression circuit connected across that DC output and connected to the voltage monitor. The selectively connectable transient suppression circuit includes a dissipation circuit and a suppression circuit switch connected in series with the dissipation circuit that controls charge dissipation from the DC output into the dissipation circuit based on the voltage monitor determining that the voltage across the DC output is above a threshold.

Abstract: A power converter for providing power to a load includes a buck converter having a DC input and a DC output and that is configured to receive a DC voltage at the DC voltage input and provide DC output voltage at the DC output. The converter also includes a voltage monitor that monitors a voltage provided at the DC output and a selectively connectable transient suppression circuit connected across that DC output and connected to the voltage monitor. The selectively connectable transient suppression circuit includes a dissipation circuit and a suppression circuit switch connected in series with the dissipation circuit that controls charge dissipation from the DC output into the dissipation circuit based on the voltage monitor determining that the voltage across the DC output is above a threshold.

Abstract: Provided are embodiments for operating an autonomous mode change circuit for solenoid drivers. The embodiments include initiating an operation of a solenoid, and receiving a command to control the operation of the solenoid. The embodiments also include controlling, by a drive circuit, a switch coupled to the solenoid based at least in part on the command, and detecting at least one of a current or voltage of the solenoid, and subsequently controlling the operation of the solenoid based at least in part on the detection.

Abstract: Provided are embodiments for operating an autonomous mode change circuit for solenoid drivers. The embodiments include initiating an operation of a solenoid, and receiving a command to control the operation of the solenoid. The embodiments also include controlling, by a drive circuit, a switch coupled to the solenoid based at least in part on the command, and detecting at least one of a current or voltage of the solenoid, and subsequently controlling the operation of the solenoid based at least in part on the detection.

Abstract: A centralized control system and/or method for controlling an aircraft are provided. The centralized control system includes a controller configured to receive a device signal and transmit a control signal, a communication bus connected to the controller being configured to transport the device signal and the control signal, a plurality of devices connected to the controller using the communication bus, wherein at least one of the plurality of devices includes at least one of a sensor being configured to collect the device signal and an effector configured to respond to the control signal, and a bus communication circuit configured to communicate over the communication bus to the controller.