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When it comes to military power systems, reliability isn’t optional—it’s mission-critical. At Astrodyne TDI, we specialize in designing and manufacturing rugged COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) power supplies that are built to survive and thrive in the most demanding military environments. From sonar and radar systems to electronic warfare and mobile ground platforms, our solutions deliver high reliability, MIL-STD compliance, and performance you can trust.

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Military-Grade Reliability: Engineered to Withstand Every Mission

Reliability is the cornerstone of every Astrodyne TDI military power supply. Our high-value COTS products are developed in strict accordance with NAVSO P-3641A, a foundational standard for defense electronics. Every unit goes through:

  • Design Verification Testing (DVT)

  • Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

  • Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT)

  • 100% Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) on every production unit

We simulate 40–60 days of real-world operation through automated HASS testing to validate design repeatability, uncover weak component lots, and ensure long-term reliability. Our testing includes:

  • Thermal ramps (~15°C/minute) and vibration testing

  • High-temperature soaks to check component bonding and materials

  • Input/output power cycling to test surge resilience and power-up stability

This approach ensures mission-ready power solutions for every application, from airborne systems to shipboard electronics.

Electrical Environment Challenges: Our Power Supplies Are Ready

Astrodyne TDI products are engineered to exceed expectations in challenging military electrical environments. Designed with MIL-STD compliance in mind, our COTS power supplies are optimized for:

  • Power quality under MIL-STD-704 (Aircraft), MIL-STD-1275 (Ground), MIL-STD-1399 (Shipboard)

  • Resistance to input power surges, swells, and harmonics

  • Support for non-linear and pulsed loads (capacitive, inductive, etc.)

  • Flexible output control: Constant Voltage, Constant Current, and Constant Power

  • Non-standard output voltages such as 36V, 85V, 125V, 270V, and 500V

  • Power capacities exceeding 50kW

  • EMI/EMC compliance with MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464

If you're designing systems that operate in electrically hostile environments, our power supplies ensure your mission doesn’t stop.

Built for the Battlefield: Physical Durability You Can Count On

Our ruggedized military power supplies are built to operate under extreme physical conditions. We design with MIL-STD-810 in mind, enhancing shock and vibration resistance with selective hardening and reinforced mechanical structures.

Key features include:

Whether you’re designing for aircraft, land vehicles, or naval vessels, we offer compact military power solutions that perform under pressure.

Integrated System Control for Modern Military Platforms

Modern military systems demand not just power—but intelligent, integrated power. Astrodyne TDI offers real-time system control capabilities and supports high-speed communication protocols, including:

  • CAN, Ethernet, RS485, J1939 CAN, and others

  • Low latency (<10ms update rates)

  • Embedded high-speed CAN interfaces in every PSU node

  • External controllers that integrate seamlessly with host systems

Our military power systems are built for interoperability across a variety of platforms, ensuring consistent performance across air, land, sea, and space domains.

COTS Power Supplies for Military: Cost-Efficient, Mission-Ready

Astrodyne TDI’s high-value COTS power supplies for military systems offer a powerful balance between cost-efficiency and rugged performance. By leveraging proven commercial technologies with military-specific enhancements, we help defense contractors:PDUS (2400 x 1800 px) (800 x 800 px)

  • Lower development costs

  • Benefit from volume-driven pricing

  • Reduce qualification timeframes

  • Accelerate time to deployment

However, not all COTS are equal. Successful military applications require:

  • COTS products are designed with MIL use cases in mind

  • A supplier who understands military qualification processes

  • Long-term product support for extended military lifecycles

Astrodyne TDI delivers on all fronts with a full commitment to defense power systems now and into the future.

Why Choose Astrodyne TDI for Military Power Solutions?

Astrodyne TDI is a trusted provider of MIL-STD-compliant COTS power solutions for global defense programs. Our products are engineered to withstand the most challenging electrical, physical, and environmental conditions, and are supported by decades of experience serving the military, aerospace, and defense sectors.

Key Advantages:

  • 100% unit-level reliability testing

  • MIL-STD-704, 1275, 1399, 461, 464, 810 compliance

  • Extreme durability and compact form factors

  • Integrated real-time control systems

  • Proven COTS designs adapted for military missions

Ready to Power Your Mission?

Explore our full line of rugged military power supplies, EMI filters, and PDUs at www.astrodynetdi.com. Whether you're building radar systems, ground vehicles, or airborne platforms, Astrodyne TDI has the military power solution you need—engineered for reliability, and optimized for mission success.