Converter Source LLC

Converter Source LLC is a small business located in Athens, Ohio, specializing in advanced power conversion, control, and thermal management technologies. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since December 2013, the company is structured as a limited liability partnership and operates as a for-profit organization. The company focuses on innovative technological solutions for aerospace applications, particularly through NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, developing cutting-edge hardware and control systems designed to reduce size, weight, and power requirements for advanced aerospace systems and missions.

Through its federal contract awards, Converter Source LLC has consistently secured NASA SBIR Phase I contracts focused on sophisticated technological developments. The company has been awarded multiple contracts totaling approximately $471,916, each addressing specific technological challenges in aerospace engineering. These contracts have included developing a sensorless position estimator for reciprocating linear actuator hardware, demonstrating a robust linear motor controller proof-of-principle hardware, and creating a multi-lift-temperature Stirling cryocooler and controller for CubeSat platforms. All contracts were designated as total small business set-asides, with ceiling values ranging from $149,662 to $165,828, and performance periods typically spanning 6-7 months. The contracts consistently target advanced control systems, motor technologies, and cooling solutions critical for space exploration and satellite technology, showcasing Converter Source LLC's specialized expertise in developing innovative hardware solutions for NASA's emerging technological needs.