Engine Control Unit — Karman Space Programme

Overview

This project involved the design and firmware development of an Engine Control Unit for a liquid bipropellant rocket engine.

Key Features

• STM32H7 176-pin microcontroller
• CAN FD at 1MBPS+
• 24V / 2A MOSFETs to drive solenoid valves and heaters
• High-speed SPI sensors (10 MHz)
• ADCs for 4-20mA industrial pressure and thermocouple sensors
• Multiple power planes (24V, 12V, 3V3)

Skills

• Schematic Design
• PCB Layout Design
• Mixed Signal Design
• High Speed Design
• CAN Protocol Debugging
• System-level Debugging
• Rapid Prototyping