CS-EE 480 Fall September, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering Project Molalla Microprocessor-based Charge Controller Team Andrew Melton John Turner Antoinette Realica Advisor Dr. Lu Industry Representative Mr. Andrew Hui Intel Corp.
CS-EE 480 Fall September, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering Overview Introduction Accomplishments Plans Issues/Concerns Conclusions
CS-EE 480 Fall September, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering Introduction Build a microprocessor-based charge controller –Manages multiple power sources to create one battery charging signal
CS-EE 480 Fall September, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering Introduction Photo taken from: Implemented in hybrid vehicles –Environmentally-friendly Flexibility in vehicle power source selection –Present and future technologies
CS-EE 480 Fall September, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering Accomplishments Product Pre-approval Identified and defined core aspects of the product Block diagrams created
CS-EE 480 Fall September, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering Plans PSpice Modeling –DC-DC converter and sources Designs for components –Bill of materials Research
CS-EE 480 Fall September, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering Concerns/Issues Mediating between sources Acquiring components for accurate testing
CS-EE 480 Fall September, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering Conclusions Direction –Defined project –Set individual and team goals Questions?