Power Subsystem
AssemblyA radioisotope generator that supplies steady power day and night, buffered by a battery and routed by the power control electronics. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Power Subsystem
3 top-level lines as of r103039| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radioisotope Generator (MMRTG) 3 parts | mars-rover-rtg | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 2 | Li-ion Battery 3 parts | mars-rover-battery | 2× | 2 | 0 | assembly |
| 3 | Power Control Unit 4 parts | mars-rover-pcu | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |