The High-Voltage System of Calet Apparatus

Abstract

CALET (CALorimetric Electron Telescope) is installed on the International Space Station since August 2015, is a mission devoted to measure the intensity of cosmic ray electrons and protons accelerated to near the speed of light. The apparatus is also designed to observe high energy gamma rays, nearby source of high energy radiation and it may even detect signatures of the elusive dark matter. One of the core components of the whole apparatus is the high voltage power supply system. It is based on hundred of independent DC/DC converters providing precise voltage regulation to two sections of CALET detectors. This paper presents the experience gained in the implementation of the CALET HV system: the system design requirements and the technical solutions adopted, the two system sections block schemes and the main characteristics of the DC/DC converters that guarantee the CALET HV system technical performance.