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Structural Analysis of an Electronic Module Incorporating Hybrid Microcircuits in Power Distribution Package of Satellites Abhiram B Aithal #1 , Anirudh G Deshpande #2 , Chetan A Pai #3 Naveen Kumar M #4 and Rajeev R Badagandi *5 # Department of Mechanical Engineering M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology Bangalore, Karnataka - 560054 INDIA 1 [email protected] 2 anirudh.dshpnd@gmail 3 [email protected] 4 [email protected] * Scientific and Remote Sensing Integration Division (SIG), ISRO Satellite Centre Bangalore – 560 017, Karnataka, INDIA 5 [email protected] Abstract Electronic equipment can be subjected to a wide range of vibratory loads which is nowhere more evident than in the ones employed in satellites. The mechanical enclosures and the sensitive electronic sub-assemblies have to be designed to survive the launch loads with high reliability and to endure the harsh space environment in orbit throughout the intended mission life of a satellite. The design and analysis of such a sensitve sub-assembly, the shunt switch module incorporating Hybrid Micro Circuits - HMCs used in power distribution package of satellites, by finite element method is presented. The modeling and numerical simulations are carried out using UG NX 7.5 to evaluate the design. The natural frequency of card (640.1 Hz) and assembly (452.0 Hz) comply with general stiffness. The stress values under static and random loading are nominal for PCB and base module. There is a very good margin of safety (MOS) over allowable strength of PCB and base module material. The results of static, modal and random analyses validate the adequacy of design. 1. Introduction Few human ventures are as audacious and indispensable as the artificial satellites launched into orbit around the Earth. These satellites are used for numerous applications ranging from communication, weather prediction, disaster warnings to reconnaissance and much more. In a satellite, electronic units form a major part of the spacecraft bus mass budget and, generally, up to a quarter of the total mass of the equipment is made by their enclosures [1]. These complex electronic systems permit them to perform the above mentioned diverse functions seamlessly. Analogous to other products, satellites and the electronic subassemblies go through the phases of design, fabrication, testing and shipment. However, far greater complexities are encountered in each of these stages of development of satellites and subassemblies, especially during the shipment to their destination, than other products [2]. Unlike their terrestrial counterparts, the electronic subassemblies in satellites are subjected to far more treacherous mechanical, thermal and electromagnetic environments. During ascent, the payloads should be able to withstand low frequency dynamic loads due to motor ignition and shut-offs; acoustic noise due to flight in the transonic regime and reverberation of engine; and shock loads due to separation events such as spacecraft separation and staging [3]. When once satellites are delivered to desired orbit or trajectory, they have to cope with the severe space environment. The space environment is characterised by a very hard vacuum; very low gravitational accelerations; ionizing radiation; extremes of thermal radiation source and sink temperatures; severe thermal gradients; micro- meteoroids and orbital debris [4]. For the mechanical enclosures and the sensitive electronic sub-assemblies, launch survival is the primary design driver. Also, these components have to be designed to endure the harsh space environment in orbit throughout the intended mission life of satellites. In the present work, an optimized and reliable configuration for an on board electronic module that safeguards crucial electronic components from damages caused by vibrations and shock loads during launch is developed. Fig. 1. Assembly of HMC shunt switch module The design and analysis of shunt switch module used in power distribution incorporating hybrid microcircuits or HMC’s using finite element method is presented in the current work. The cuurent work aims at analysis and improvement of the preliminary design of shunt switch module incorporating Hybrid Micro Circuits - HMCs, used in power distribution package of satellites by finite element method. The HMC, developed indigenously at the Indian Space Research Organization – ISRO, in order to reduce size and weight, executes the crucial task of shunting the excess power generated. Consequently, the existing design of the module has to be modified to accommodate the miniaturized HMC shunt switches. The HMC shunt switch module, shown 36 th International Electronic Manufacturing Technology Conference, 2014

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  • Structural Analysis of an Electronic Module Incorporating Hybrid Microcircuits in Power Distribution Package of Satellites

    Abhiram B Aithal#1, Anirudh G Deshpande#2, Chetan A Pai#3 Naveen Kumar M#4 and Rajeev R Badagandi*5 #Department of Mechanical EngineeringM. S. Ramaiah Institute of TechnologyBangalore, Karnataka - 560054 INDIA

    [email protected]@gmail

    [email protected]@gmail.com

    *Scientific and Remote Sensing Integration Division (SIG),ISRO Satellite Centre

    Bangalore – 560 017, Karnataka, INDIA [email protected]

    AbstractElectronic equipment can be subjected to a wide range of

    vibratory loads which is nowhere more evident than in the ones employed in satellites. The mechanical enclosures and the sensitive electronic sub-assemblies have to be designed to survive the launch loads with high reliability and to endure the harsh space environment in orbit throughout the intended mission life of a satellite. The design and analysis of such a sensitve sub-assembly, the shunt switch module incorporating Hybrid Micro Circuits - HMCs used in power distribution package of satellites, by finite element method is presented. The modeling and numerical simulations are carried out using UG NX 7.5 to evaluate the design. The natural frequency of card (640.1 Hz) and assembly (452.0 Hz) comply with general stiffness. The stress values under static and random loading are nominal for PCB and base module. There is a very good margin of safety (MOS) over allowable strength of PCB and base module material. The results of static, modal and random analyses validate the adequacy of design.

    1. IntroductionFew human ventures are as audacious and indispensable

    as the artificial satellites launched into orbit around the Earth. These satellites are used for numerous applications ranging from communication, weather prediction, disaster warnings to reconnaissance and much more. In a satellite, electronic units form a major part of the spacecraft bus mass budget and, generally, up to a quarter of the total mass of the equipment is made by their enclosures [1]. These complex electronic systems permit them to perform the above mentioned diverse functions seamlessly. Analogous to other products, satellites and the electronic subassemblies go through the phases of design, fabrication, testing and shipment. However, far greater complexities are encountered in each of these stages of development of satellites and subassemblies, especially during the shipment to their destination, than other products [2].

    Unlike their terrestrial counterparts, the electronic subassemblies in satellites are subjected to far more treacherous mechanical, thermal and electromagnetic environments. During ascent, the payloads should be able to withstand low frequency dynamic loads due to motor ignition and shut-offs; acoustic noise due to flight in the transonic regime and reverberation of engine; and shock

    loads due to separation events such as spacecraft separation and staging [3]. When once satellites are delivered to desired orbit or trajectory, they have to cope with the severe space environment. The space environment is characterised by a very hard vacuum; very low gravitational accelerations; ionizing radiation; extremes of thermal radiation source and sink temperatures; severe thermal gradients; micro-meteoroids and orbital debris [4]. For the mechanical enclosures and the sensitive electronic sub-assemblies, launch survival is the primary design driver. Also, these components have to be designed to endure the harsh space environment in orbit throughout the intended mission life of satellites.

    In the present work, an optimized and reliable configuration for an on board electronic module that safeguards crucial electronic components from damages caused by vibrations and shock loads during launch is developed.

    Fig. 1. Assembly of HMC shunt switch module

    The design and analysis of shunt switch module used in power distribution incorporating hybrid microcircuits or HMC’s using finite element method is presented in the current work. The cuurent work aims at analysis and improvement of the preliminary design of shunt switch module incorporating Hybrid Micro Circuits - HMCs, used in power distribution package of satellites by finite element method. The HMC, developed indigenously at the Indian Space Research Organization – ISRO, in order to reduce size and weight, executes the crucial task of shunting the excess power generated. Consequently, the existing design of the module has to be modified to accommodate the miniaturized HMC shunt switches. The HMC shunt switch module, shown

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  • in figure 1, is a part of the satellite power distribution package. It consists of a base module housing structure or the chassis. The chassis supports the printed circuit board (PCB) to which four Hybrid Micro Circuits (HMC’s) are connected. The shunt switches are used for bus regulation. The shunt switch control decides whether the solar array should be included or excluded.

    The proposed base module or chassis of the electronic unit should protect the PCB from the vibratory and shock loads encountered during launch and also offer radiation shielding during operation. The chassis consists of four pockets to house the HMC’s. It consists of a pair of criss-crossing ribs to increase its stiffness and support the PCB. It has six supports or lugs which are mounted to the satellite. It also provides a provision to add four 50-pin connectors for electrical connectivity. The lugs of the chassis provide all the support needed for the entire assembled module and thus are given special consideration while designing.

    2. Design of HMC Shunt Switch Power ModuleThe HMC shunt switch module is a part of the satellite

    power distribution package. It consists of a base module housing structure or the chassis. The chassis supports the printed circuit board (PCB) to which four Hybrid Micro Circuits (HMC’s) are connected. Each HMC consists of four shunt switches. The shunt switches are used for bus regulation. The shunt switch control decides whether the solar array should be included or excluded.

    The HMC is a miniaturized electronic circuit constructed of active components, such as transistors and diodes, and passive components, such as resistors, inductors, transformers, and capacitors, fused to a substrate. PCBs are very sensitive to environmental conditions. Depending on the device type in which a PCB is utilized, different requirements come into existence such as mechanical integrity of a system, durability against thermal loading and prevention of electromagnetic interference (EMI). In order to meet such requirements PCBs are mounted onto frames or into box-like structures.

    HMC shunt switch power module is made up of:a. Printed Circuit Boardb. Base Platec. HMCsd. Chotherme. Connectors

    2.1. Printed Circuit BoardA printed circuit board (PCB) mechanically supports and

    electrically connects electronic components using conductive tracks, pads and other features etched from copper sheets laminated onto a non-conductive substrate. PCBs can be single sided (one copper layer), double sided (two copper layers) or multi-layer. Conductors on different layers are connected with plated-through holes called vias. Advanced PCBs may contain components - capacitors, resistors or active devices - embedded in the substrate.

    PCB is used primarily to create a connection between components, such as resistors, integrated circuits, and connectors. It turns into an electrical circuit when

    components are attached and soldered to it, which then is called printed circuit board assembly. PCB is constructed using the FR-4 composite, whose properties are listed in table 1. The PCB is fixed to the chassis at the corners and at the intersection of the ribs. This provides additional stiffness to the PCB when subjected to vibrational loads. The PCB supports each of the four HMC’s and four connectors among other electrical components. The PCB, 228.6mm×198.4mm×2mm in size, is employed in the current module. The size of PCB is prescribed by considering its applications and the type of components to be mounted. Several holes are cut into the PCB as seen in figure 2 for mounting the PCB onto the base module, HMCs onto it and for the lead wires of HMCs. The different orthographic views of PCB are depicted in figure 2.

    Fig. 2. Initial design of PCB

    Fig. 3. Initial Design of Base Module

    2.2. Base ModuleFor electronic equipment, generally speaking, launch

    survival is the major mechanical design driver.The base module or chassis of the electronic unit should protect the PCB from the vibratory and shock loads encountered during launch and also offer radiation shielding during operation. The chassis consists of four pockets to house the Hybrid Micro Circuits. It consists of a pair of criss-crossing ribs to

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  • increase its stiffness and support the PCB. It has six supports or lugs which are mounted to the satellite. It also provides a provision to add four 50-pin connectors for electrical connectivity. The chassis is generally made of a metal or an alloy while PCB is predominantly a composite based component. The lugs of the chassis provide all the support needed for the entire assembled module and thus have to be given special consideration while designing.

    The mechanical requirements placed on equipment design are set by the authority in charge of the overall spacecraft development. These requirements aim to ensure that the equipment can withstand without failures the mechanical environment produced at the equipment location during launch. This environment consists of low frequency dynamics and steady accelerations, combined with random vibrations, acoustic loads and shocks.

    Another important requirement concerns the lowest natural frequency of vibration allowed for the equipment, in order to avoid dynamic coupling with the low frequency modes of spacecraft and launch vehicle. For equipment weighing up to few kilograms this is usually 100 Hz [5].

    Finally the equipment must be able to withstand the load factors which are produced during the launch phases. These loads are usually called Quasistatic Loads (QSL) since they are produced by relatively low frequency dynamics. An example of QSL specification for aerospace equipment couldbe 15 g applied simultaneously along the three axes. Compliance with this requirement is usually demonstrated with a high amplitude sine sweep test, such as 15 g [6].

    Thermal loads occurring during the active life of the electronic equipment once on orbit are also extremely important for the mechanical design. However this work focuses on the vibration environment during launch and therefore thermal loads are not considered in this study [7].

    Other than these mechanical requirements, the chassis must fulfil certain configurational requirements. There should be adequate space for mounting components. The connector and PCB interfaces should allow for easy electrical connectivity. There should be enough volume around the PCB for assembly and rework. In addition to these, the design of the chassis should be such that it occupies minimum space. With the above design principles, the following initial design for the base module is proposed as shown in figure 3. The chassis, 284mm long and 217.6mmwide and 35mm in height, is composed of Aluminium 6061 alloy and weighs 0.548kg. The properties of Al-6061 are depicted in table 1.

    2.3. HMC Shunt SwitchIn spacecraft, solar array is used for energy generation

    and battery for energy storage and support during payload operation. The power from solar array is distributed into several solar array strings. The number of solar array strings depends on the class of satellite. The shunt switch and associated circuitry is a major component of power electronics. The shunt switches are used for bus regulation. The shunt switch control decides whether the solar array strings should be included or excluded. The shunt switches consists of MOSFET, a diode and monitoring and drive

    resistors. The monitoring resistors provide information regarding status. The required drive is provided by drive resistors. There is also a protection for the drive signal. In order to reduce the size and weight of these shunt switches, hybridised versions of the same are currently being developed indigenously by ISRO. Four number of electrically isolated shunt switches are accommodated in a single HMC package of twenty pins (input, output, ground, monitoring and control).

    The HMC shunts switch basically dissipates the excess amount of power from the power distribution package in the form of heat. The HMC shunt switch is made of a kovar ring frame, copper cored alloy based leads and eyelets and the power package base made up of molybdenum. A chotherm is placed between the contact surfaces of the pockets in the chassis and the HMC shunt switches.

    3. Overall Analysis StrategyFirstly, the material properties of the components are

    experimentally measured. The static load analysis with quasistatic loads as inputs (25g in normal direction and 15g in lateral direction to the mounting plane) is then performed. Next, an eigenvalue analysis (SEMODES 103) is carried out. Finally, random response analysis (SEMODES 103 Response Simulation) is performed.

    The modelling and numerical simulations are carried out using UG NX 7.5 [8] to evaluate the design. The reliability of finite element analysis is improved by accurately modeling the individual HMC’s. The points where HMC’s are fixed to PCB are not entirely free to deform. Therefore, two corresponding points where HMC’s are mounted are connected with RBE2 elements. This increases the local stiffness and depicts a more realistic behavior of the PCB. RBE2 element provides a rigid connection between the two nodes with no relative displacement between them. RBE2 element is thus created at all places where two or more components are clamped together. The properties of mesh are given in tables 2 – 3.

    The emphasis is placed on random response of the electronic components. The random load on spacecraft encompasses acoustic excitation due to rocket, engine noise and acoustic noise due to flight in transonic regime [9]. The PSD input for random response analysis is depicted in table 5. This input PSD of acceleration is applied in the directionnormal to the mounting plane of the module by means of the enforced motion boundary condition.

    The failure criteria for PCB and the electronic module are largely based on the displacement and stiffness constraints which are in turn dependent on the natural frequency. The natural frequency of the PCB and assembly should be greater than 300Hz and 125Hz respectively. The other important failure criteria are Grms and transmissibility values obtained under random load. The Grms value should not exceed 110G and transmissibility should be around 50 –60. Also, the maximum stresses induced must be less thanthe yield stress of the material under consideration.

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  • 3.1. Mesh GenerationThe thickness of surfaces of base module and PCB of the

    electronic unit is negligible compared to other dimensions, namely length and width. The maximum thickness is only 12 mm while the average length and width are 250 mm and 200 mm respectively. Thus, plane stress condition is assumed and the entire 3D model can be reduced to 2D. This is achieved by generating mid-surfaces of all faces of the base module and PCB.

    The next step of analysis is assigning of material properties to each individual component. The material assigned to base module is Al - 6061 the properties of which are given in table 2.

    The reduction of 3D model of the base module to 2D planar surfaces facilitates the generation of thin shell elements on them. Several physical properties should have to be assigned to them such as thickness and non-structural mass. Non-structural mass corresponds to any distributed mass that has to be smeared onto the surfaces of the 2D model. Since the thickness is different at different sections, each surface is assigned with individual physical properties.

    The next step is creating a thin shell mesh collector for the 2D model. Mesh collector stores all the information pertaining to the mesh such as physical properties, material properties etc. Each unique set of physical properties is assigned to a corresponding mesh collector.

    The final step is to discretize the 2D surfaces of model to generate the requisite QUAD – 4 elements and nodes. The mesh is generated by selecting the surface and assigning the respective mesh collector to it. A mesh refinement study is also carried out to determine the optimum element size and the level of convergence is aimed at at least 3%. It is seen that the mesh with element size of 1mm is sufficiently refined. Therefore, QUAD – 4 elements of element size 1mm are used for finite element analysis. The properties of finite elements used in the analysis are given in table 2.

    The same procedure is repeated for mesh generation of PCB and HMCs by assigning appropriate materials, whose properties are depicted in table 3.

    The layout of different electrical components on the PCB are not known, the total mass of these components are smeared onto the surface of PCB as non-structural mass. The non-structural mass distributed on PCB is 100 grams. The mass of both connectors is 50 grams and point masses of 25 grams are applied on the eight mounting holes. Thus the total mass of the HMC shunt switch power module is 1.144kg.

    3.2. Boundary Conditions for Static AnalysisMesh generation is followed by application of proper

    boundary conditions and finding the solutions. The boundary conditions could be constraints posed on the degrees of freedom of certain regions of the domain or loads applied on the body. In static analysis, the quasistatic forces are applied as gravity loads. The fixed constraint is applied to the screw holes used to clamp the housing to the satellite body. The effects of sinusoidal loads acting on the package are also studied in the static analysis [10]. This is due to the fact that the frequency of the sinusoidal transient loads acting on the package during the launch is less than 100Hz and the natural

    frequencies of both PCB and base module are greater than 100Hz. Thus, these loads do not excite the resonant modes of vibration of either PCB or base module and the transient effect of these loads can be ignored. From the data compiled from previous launches, it is found that the package should be able to survive a load of 25 g in the axial direction and 15 g in the lateral direction.

    Table I. Material properties of base module, PCB and HMC used in FE analysis

    Property

    Base

    Module –

    Al 6061

    PCB –

    FR4

    HMC Base –

    Molybdenum

    HMC Ring

    Frame –

    Kovar

    Young’s

    Modulus68.98GPa 20GPa 329GPa 159GPa

    Poisson’s

    Ratio0.33 0.18 0.31 0.317

    Density

    (kgm-3)2711 1900 10280 8000

    Allowable

    Stress248MPa 310MPa 620MPa 270MPa

    Table II. Properties of finite elements used

    Property PCB Base ModuleComponents

    on PCBType of Element

    QUAD – 4 QUAD – 4

    Distributed mass of 100g

    Element Property

    Thin Shell Thin Shell

    Material Used FR4 Al6061

    Total Number of Elements

    47790 115555

    Mass 0.196 kg 0.548 kg

    Table III. Properties of finite elements usedProperty Bolt Joint Connectors HMCs

    Type of Element

    Rod 0 – D QUAD – 4

    Element Property

    RBE2 Point Mass Thin Shell

    Material Used ----- -----Molybdenum Base;

    Kovar RingTotal Number of Elements

    386 8 14232

    Mass ----- 0.100 kg 0.200 kg

    Table IV. Quasistatic loads on the package

    Load (Acceleration in Terms of Gravity) Direction

    25 g Normal to mounting plane (z)

    15 g Lateral to mounting plane (y)

    3.3. Boundary Conditions for Modal AnalysisThe modal analysis is performed to study the free modes

    of vibration of PCB, base module and the coupled modes of vibration of their assembly. The fixed constraint is applied to

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  • the screw holes used to clamp the housing to the satellite body. Since free vibration analysis is performed, no loads are applied to the package.

    3.4. Boundary Conditions for Random Vibration Analysis

    Random vibration is vibration that can be described only in a statistical sense. The instantaneous magnitude is not known at any given time; rather, the magnitude is expressed in terms of its statistical properties (such as mean value, standard deviation, and probability of exceeding a certain value). The random load on spacecraft encompasses acoustic excitation due to rocket, engine noise and acoustic noise due to flight in transonic regime. These random excitations are usually described in terms of a power spectral density (PSD) function. The PSD input for random response analysis is depicted in figure 4.This input PSD, prescribed by the authority in charge of overall spacecraft development, is based on data from previous launches. This input PSD of acceleration is applied in the direction normal to the mounting plane of the module by means of the enforced motion boundary condition [11].

    NX Nastran performs random response analysis as a post-processing step after frequency response analysis. The frequency response analysis is used to generate the transfer function, which is the ratio of the output to the input. The input PSD multiplies the transfer function to form a response PSD. The input PSD can be in the form of auto- or cross-spectral densities. Random response output consists of the response PSD, autocorrelation functions, number of zero crossings with positive slope per unit time, and RMS (root-mean-square) values of response.

    Table V. Frequency – PSD input normal to base moduleFrequency (Hz) PSD Qualification Level (G2/Hz)

    20 – 100 +3dB/oct100 – 700 0.15

    700 – 2000 -6dB/octOverall RMS acceleration 12.8 g

    3.5. Unpredictability involved in Finite Element AnalysisThe FEM analysis is not completely free from

    uncertainties. To begin with, the material properties of PCB are different in different directions as it is a composite material whereas we assume it as an isotropic material while carrying out the analysis. Also, the values of several other material properties are not fully reliable as they are obtained from different manufacturers.

    Depending on vibration modes of a PCB, the location of component may affect the dynamics of the PCB. Since, it is difficult and time consuming to model all the components present on the PCB, the total mass of the components is distributed uniformly on the PCB as non-structural mass. This adds to the inaccuracy in the final result.

    One of the most important issues in finite element modeling of printed circuit boards is defining boundary conditions. The PCB is connected to the base module by an RBE2 element which arrests all degrees of freedom which is not correct as a finite rotational stiffness actually exists in the real scenario. Damping coefficient value has to be obtained

    from the past experimental results. This may not be the true damping value but only a close approximation.

    Fig. 4. Input PSD curve

    4. Results and Discussions

    4.1. Static AnalysisThe robustness of initial design against quasistatic loads

    encountered during launch is tested. Gravity loads of 25 g normal to mounting plane and 15 g lateral to mounting plane are applied. The maximum von Mises stress developed underthese loads is 22.20 MPa, while the yield stress of Al-6061used in base module is 248 MPa and thus the assembly would survive the quasistatic loads.

    4.2. Modal AnalysisModal analysis is performed for PCB and base module as

    well as the assembly. The natural frequency of PCB calculated when nine

    points are fixed does not entirely encompass the behavior of PCB since the points where HMCs are fixed to PCB are not entirely free to deform. Therefore, a case is also run where the two corresponding points where HMC’s are mounted are connected with RBE-2 elements. This increased the local stiffness and thus depicted a more realistic behavior of the PCB.

    It is observed that the natural frequencies of PCB and base module are not separated by one octave (fpcb/fmod =1.155 < 2). This would result in severe coupling of modes of vibration of PCB and base module as is seen in the results of random vibration analysis below.

    4.3. Random AnalysisGrms value is computed at the node where displacement in

    free vibration condition at the significant mode of vibration is maximum. The design is based on the Grms at that node and its value should be within the permissible limits. The Grms and RMS value of von Mises stresses under the action of input PSD. The value of 116.9 G is extremely high and much above the upper limit of 110 G. Therefore, the design in its present form does not conform to the specified standards. Extensive changes have to be made to the existing design to reduce the value of Grms.

    4.3. Modifications of the initial designThe natural frequencies of PCB and base module are

    close to one another. Very high acceleration levels in PCB are thus obtained. In order to avoid this, the natural

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  • frequencies of the base module and PCB must be well separated, at least by an octave [11]. The number of mounting points of PCB is increased from nine to fifteen and the thickness of PCB is increased from 2mm to 2.3mm as shown in the figure 5. The first natural frequency of vibration is found to be 640.1Hz. It is not feasible to further increase the number of supports for the PCB since the space available to mount components decreases. Thus further modifications have to be made to the design of base module. The thickness of certain surfaces of the base module is decreased to decrease its natural frequency as shown in figure 6.

    Upon these modifications, Grms is found to be 88.57 G and the maximum RMS value of von Mises stress in base module is 65.32MPa. The maximum RMS value of von Mises stress in PCB is 20.55MPa. The peak values of von Mises stress at base module and PCB are 195.96MPa and 61.65MPa respectively and the maximum value of transmissibility being Q = 45.31. It is noteworthy to mention that the ratio of natural frequencies of modified PCB and base module, (fpcb/fmod = 1.611), is closer to one octave than for the previous iterations. The results of analysis are given for critical axis, that is, z – axis, perpendicular to the mounting plane of PCB in tables 6 – 7.

    Table VI. Results of static load analysis

    Component Dimension(mm)

    Global Natural Frequency (Hz)

    Max von Mises stress under static loads (MPa)

    Max displacement under static loads (mm)

    PCB 228×200×2.3 640.1 8.19 0.04004Base Module 284×217×30 397.3 28.4 0.04010

    Assembly -- 452.0 28.4 0.04010

    Table VII. Results of random load analysis

    Component

    Max RMS von Mises stress under random loading

    Grms

    Peak von Mises stress under random loading

    Allowable stress

    MOS

    PCB 20.55 MPa

    88.57G

    61.65 MPa 310 MPa 5.03

    Base Module 65.32 MPa 195.96 MPa 248 MPa 1.265

    Assembly 65.32 MPa 195.96 MPa -- --

    5. ConclusionsA preliminary design of the HMC power distribution

    module was analyzed and improved such that all the failure criteria are met. Natural frequency of PCB (640.1 Hz) and assembly (452.0Hz) comply with general stiffness guidelines of 300Hz for PCB and 125Hz for assembly. The acceleration levels of 88.57G are also benign and conform to the guidelines. The stress values under static and random loading are nominal for PCB and base module. There is a very good margin of safety (MOS) over allowable strength of PCB and base module material. The results of static, modal, random and shock analyses validate the adequacy of design.

    Fig. 5. Mesh for modal analysis of PCB when fifteen points are fixed

    Fig. 6. Modifications of initial design of base module

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