CENTRALIZED BUS INTERFACE WITH SINGLE WIRE SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION
First Claim
1. A method of transmitting data comprising the steps of:
- sending a command from a platform command processor to a central bus interface unit;
providing power over a power line from a central power supply to a payload unit; and
interrupting the power to the payload unit to provide the payload unit with the command from the platform command processor.
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Abstract
A system for single wire secondary distribution comprising a spacecraft platform; a central bus interface unit coupled to the spacecraft platform; a payload unit coupled to the central bus interface unit; and a centralized power supply for powering the central bus interface unit and the payload unit; wherein the spacecraft platform provides a command to the central bus interface unit; wherein the central bus interface unit interrupts the power to the payload unit in a manner corresponding to the commands received by the central bus interface unit; wherein the payload unit decodes the interruption to the power and executes the command from the spacecraft platform.
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5 Claims
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1. A method of transmitting data comprising the steps of:
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sending a command from a platform command processor to a central bus interface unit; providing power over a power line from a central power supply to a payload unit; and interrupting the power to the payload unit to provide the payload unit with the command from the platform command processor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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