Power Distribution MS12
- Taiping Li
- Mitchell Langdon Ostler
- Titus Chow
Problem
| Problem Statement | Low voltage (LV) power needs to be controlled and distributed to each subsystem in the vehicle. |
| Goals | Create a hardware and firmware solution to control, and act as a distribution hub for, low voltage power throughout the vehicle. |
| Constraints Regulations | This project is a critical component of the powertrain of the vehicle. |
| Criteria |
Scope
| Activity | |
| Must have | |
| Nice to have | |
| Not in scope |
Milestones and deadlines
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Design Journal
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Budget
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Reference materials
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Open Tickets
Goals
- Distribute power to all components with maximum efficiency
- Reliable operation
Background and strategic fit
A power distribution board is necessary to supply power to the various subsystems in the vehicle. This board performs distribution, startup, shutdown and emergency shutdown as required in regulations. In addition to supporting powering the boards, it also powers components directly, such as the horn, camera and others.
Assumptions
- Power to the front of the car will be through the main harness
Requirements
| # | Title | User Story | Importance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DCDC Conversion | Convert ~150V to 12VDC at up to 30 A | Must Have |
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| 2 | Thermal Control | Control temperature of the DCDC for reliable operations | Must Have |
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| 3 | Power Distribution | Distribute power to all boards and power | Must Have |
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| 4 | Protection | Fuse each rail on the board, as well as the inputs | Must Have |
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Questions
Below is a list of questions to be addressed as a result of this requirements document:
| Question | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Do we want high side or low side switching? | We will do high side switching using load switches. |
| Will each board be ground individually? Or a star ground? | Currently, grounds return back to power distribution. However, an alternate may be to use the chassis as ground. |
| How much monitoring is required for the 12V aux battery? | Only monitoring voltage for ASC 2018. |
Not Doing
- Charging the aux battery will no longer be handled by chaos
Open Tickets
Goals
- Distribute power to all components with maximum efficiency
- Reliable operation
Background and strategic fit
A power distribution board is necessary to supply power to the various subsystems in the vehicle. This board performs distribution, startup, shutdown and emergency shutdown as required in regulations. In addition to supporting powering the boards, it also powers components directly, such as the horn, camera and others.
Assumptions
- Power to the front of the car will be through the main harness
Requirements
| # | Title | User Story | Importance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DCDC Conversion | Convert ~150V to 12VDC at up to 30 A | Must Have |
|
| 2 | Thermal Control | Control temperature of the DCDC for reliable operations | Must Have |
|
| 3 | Power Distribution | Distribute power to all boards and power | Must Have |
|
| 4 | Protection | Fuse each rail on the board, as well as the inputs | Must Have |
|
Questions
Below is a list of questions to be addressed as a result of this requirements document:
| Question | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Do we want high side or low side switching? | We will do high side switching using load switches. |
| Will each board be ground individually? Or a star ground? | Currently, grounds return back to power distribution. However, an alternate may be to use the chassis as ground. |
| How much monitoring is required for the 12V aux battery? | Only monitoring voltage for ASC 2018. |
Not Doing
- Charging the aux battery will no longer be handled by chaos