The document discusses the evolution of more electric aircraft and the benefits of electrifying aircraft systems. It outlines various aircraft functions that are being electrified like taxi systems, landing gear, cabin pressurization and more. The document also presents solutions for optimizing the electric system through high efficiency power distribution, power conversion, and system control technologies. It introduces building blocks for more electric aircraft like high voltage switching, intelligent power management, and automated health monitoring.

1. More Electric Aircraft Evolution
Michael Ballas, Astronics AES
Sr. Business Development Manager

2. Why MEA?
Performance Maintain Reliability Emissions Autonomy
Hydraulics Mechanical Pneumatics

3. Aircraft Electrification
Taxi Systems
Landing Gear
Cabin Pressurization
Environmental Control System
Anti-Icing
Flight Control Actuators
Avionics Ventilation
More Electric Engine
Higher Efficiency LED
Lighting

4. Optimized System Solution – High Efficiency, Flexibility
HVDC Distribution
Power Conversion
System Control
Brushless Generation

5. Power Distribution
Flexible, Modular Architecture
1000V Electronic
Contactors
270V DC Electronic
Power Distribution
270VDC Electronic
Contactors
Data Concentration &
Control
28V DC Electronic
Power Distribution
115V AC Electronic
Power Distribution

6. Foundational Building Blocks
astronics.com

7. High Voltage Switching Innovation
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“Arc-less” Switching

8. Intelligence/Automation
Real-Time Power Management
Utility Function Integration
Active Health Management
System Modularization

9. Let’s Talk
Michael Ballas
Astronics
Michael.Ballas@Astronics.com
+1.425.895.4304