Patent ID: 6137171
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: B64G,H01Q

Abstract:
An integrated microsatellite comprising:a central housing;a plurality of integrated circuit (IC) wafer means for providing at least individual functions, respectively;means for mounting said plurality of IC wafer means in said central housing in a spaced apart and parallel relationship providing a stacked array thereof;a plurality of electrically conductive bus means secured to an interior surface of said housing in longitudinal orientation for conducting power, and a source of reference voltage between said plurality of wafer means, respectively;a plurality of electrical connector means for both mechanically securing said plurality of IC wafer means in said housing, and selectively electrically connecting said plurality of electrically conductive bus means to corresponding buses formed on said plurality of IC wafer means, respectively; andmeans for providing data communication between selected ones of said plurality of IC wafer means.