Abstract: The topology features and operating modes of the non-isolated Weinberg converter (NIWC) are analyzed, in the context of the battery discharge regulator(BDR) unit of the manned spacecraft power control system, which boasts high-voltage and high-power. The AC small signal equivalent models are established for the topology of the converter, as well as for the control system based on the parallel control mode which contains the voltage regulator loop and the current limiting loop. The electrical performances, such as the boost function, the limiting protection, the discharge efficiency, the stability and the dynamic performance, are tested and verified on a 1.5 kW prototype with the designed circuit parameters. It is concluded that the BDR with NIWC shows desirable energy conversion characteristics, thus meets the requirement of the manned spacecraft power control system.