Radiation hardening

Europe Radiation Hardened Electronics Market to Grow by 3.5% Annually Through 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Engineering, Defense, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Government Technology, Nuclear power plant, Technology, Research, Spacecraft, Robotics, Electromagnetic radiation, Radiation, Graphite-moderated reactor, Component, Lists of spacecraft, Defense, Electronics, Country, Radiation hardening, DLR, Adhesive, Medical imaging, Medicine, Arctic, Gray (unit)

The aerospace and defense industries are the primary users of radiation hardening and survival testing.

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  • The aerospace and defense industries are the primary users of radiation hardening and survival testing.
  • Defense systems and facilities that are expected to function in the aftermath of a nuclear explosion must be tolerant of huge amounts of radiation, which necessitates the use of radiation-hardened electronics.
  • These radiation-hardened electronics and systems must also be able to work in the event of secondary radiation impacts, such as an electromagnetic pulse, which is a massive dosage of electromagnetic radiation.
  • Radiation hardening measures are critical for protecting human passengers from the direct impacts of electromagnetic exposure to radiation as well as preventing damage to spacecraft electronic equipment caused by space radiation.

EPC Space Announces Cost Effective New 60 V Rad Hard Gallium Nitride (GaN) Power Device for Demanding Space Applications

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Other Manufacturing, Technology, Semiconductor, Engineering, Satellite, Other Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Hardware, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Integrated circuits, Chemical elements, Inorganic compounds, Gallium nitride, Nitrides, Field-effect transistors, Radiation hardening, Transistor, Gallium

EPC Space announces the introduction of EPC7014UB, a 60 V radiation-hardened gallium nitride transistor that is lower in cost and is a more efficient solution than the nearest comparable radiation hardened (RH) silicon MOSFET.

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  • EPC Space announces the introduction of EPC7014UB, a 60 V radiation-hardened gallium nitride transistor that is lower in cost and is a more efficient solution than the nearest comparable radiation hardened (RH) silicon MOSFET.
  • The EPC7014UB , is a 60 V, 580 m, 4 APulsed, rad-hard eGaN FET in an industry standard UB package.
  • GaN technology enables a new generation of power conversion and motor drives in space operating at higher frequencies, higher efficiencies, lower cost, and greater power densities than achievable with rad hard silicon, said Bel Lazar, CEO of EPC Space.
  • EPC Space provides revolutionary high-reliability radiation hardened enhancement-mode gallium nitride power management solutions for space and other harsh environments.

VORAGO Technologies announces low-cost and immediately available rad-tolerant hi-rel MCU for New Space, LEO market

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Spaceflight, Electronics manufacturing, Radiation hardening, CubeSat, Small satellite, Physical sciences, International Space Station, Radiation therapy, Radiation, Nuclear physics

AUSTIN, Texas, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- VORAGO Technologies (https://voragotech.com) today announced a product portfolio expansion to include a new radiation-tolerant Arm® Cortex-M0 MCU, VA10805, as a cost-competitive and high reliability solution for LEO, New Space, SmallSat and CubeSat markets."As commercialization of space continues to grow, so does the need for reliable, affordable, and immediately available component options for cost-sensitive aerospace projects and missions. VORAGO is proud to be a part of that venture. In recent times, the semiconductor industry has experienced major supply shortages and extensive lead times. Our team at VORAGO recognized this problem and have provided a solution. We are excited to bring to the market our immediately available radiation-tolerant, cost-effective VA10805.  – Dr. Hannah Moore, Sr. Manager, Product Management, VORAGO TechnologiesCreated with VORAGO's patented HARDSIL® technology specifically to provide competitive radiation protection for space applications, the VA10805 provides significantly more total ionizing dose protection than competing products. The VA10805 is an ideal solution for LEO missions, CubeSat and SmallSat constellations in need of immediately available radiation-tolerant microcontroller capabilities.VORAGO's VA10805 includes the following features and benefits:

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  • "As commercialization of space continues to grow, so does the need for reliable, affordable, and immediately available component options for cost-sensitive aerospace projects and missions.
  • VORAGO is proud to be a part of that venture.
  • We are excited to bring to the market our immediately available radiation-tolerant, cost-effective VA10805.
  • The VA10805 is an ideal solution for LEO missions, CubeSat and SmallSat constellations in need of immediately available radiation-tolerant microcontroller capabilities.

CAES Receives Contract from Vinnova to Advance High Performance RISC-V Space Computing

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Semiconductor, Security, Technology, Satellite, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Computer architecture, Microprocessors, Computing, 64-bit computers, Instruction set architectures, European Space Agency, Leon, SPARC, Radiation hardening, Reduced instruction set computer, RISC-V

The new NOEL-V fault-tolerant, 64-bit processor core is based on the open RISC-V instruction set architecture and builds upon CAES heritage with the SPARC/LEON architecture.

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  • The new NOEL-V fault-tolerant, 64-bit processor core is based on the open RISC-V instruction set architecture and builds upon CAES heritage with the SPARC/LEON architecture.
  • It marks the newest addition to CAES trusted fault tolerant space computing product portfolio.
  • We look forward to working with Vinnova and our project partners to enhance our RISC-V processor technology to meet our customers next generation space program needs, said Mike Kahn, President and CEO of CAES.
  • The results of this initiative with Vinnova will inform our future radiation-hardened NOEL-V microprocessor development in collaboration with the European Space Agency, said Sandi Habinc, General Manager of Gaisler Products, CAES.

SkyWater Successfully Launches MPW Shuttle for 90 nm Strategic Rad-Hard by Process Platform  

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Technology, Other Defense, Contracts, Semiconductor, Automotive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Software, Defense, Semiconductor devices, Electronics industry, Technology, Integrated circuits, Semiconductor device fabrication, MOSFETs, Silicon, Microtechnology, SkyWater Technology, Silicon on insulator, Radiation hardening, Draft:SkyWater Technology Foundry

SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the launch of its first Early Access Program multi-project wafer shuttle for the companys 90 nm Strategic Rad-Hard by Process platform.

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  • SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the launch of its first Early Access Program multi-project wafer shuttle for the companys 90 nm Strategic Rad-Hard by Process platform.
  • The first MPW shuttle leverages SkyWaters existing aluminum interconnect technology.
  • RH90 is a fully depleted silicon-on-insulator complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor process specifically developed to produce electronics which can withstand harsh radiation environments.
  • According to John Kent, SkyWater executive vice president, technology development and design enablement, SkyWater strategically developed its MPW solution for aerospace and defense applications.

Renesas Launches High-Reliability Radiation-Hardened Plastic Portfolio for Satellites in Medium and Geosynchronous Earth Orbits

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Satellite, Hardware, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Technology, Aerospace, Semiconductor, Manufacturing, Earth orbits, Integrated circuits, Technology, Renesas Electronics, Radiation hardening, Small satellite, Geosynchronous orbit, Electronics industry, Geocentric orbit, Low Earth orbit, Electrical engineering

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210715005220/en/
    New Radiation-Hardened Plastic ICs to Power Satellites in Medium and Geosynchronous Earth Orbits (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The new ICs also complement the radiation-tolerant plastic-package ICs Renesas introduced in 2017 for smallsats in Low Earth Orbit.
  • Together, Renesas plastic IC lineup supports multiple orbit ranges, providing the radiation performance and optimal cost balance required for a variety of satellite subsystems and payloads.
  • The new Renesas rad-hard plastic ICs help customers reduce their electronics footprint and cost without compromising performance.
  • Customers can add the new rad-hard plastic ICs to their existing architecture with a new package type and production flow.

CAES and SkyWater to Expand US Strategic Radiation Hardened Semiconductor Platform

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Nanotechnology, Automotive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Defense, Other Defense, Contracts, Networks, Semiconductor, Security, Consumer electronics, Satellite, Radiation, Ionizing radiation, Physical sciences, Carcinogens, Mutagens, Radiation protection, Radioactivity, Radiobiology, Supply chain, Microelectronics, Radiation hardening, CAES, SkyWater Technology, CAES, SKYWATER TECHNOLOGY

The evolution of this strategic RadHard microelectronic design and manufacturing ecosystem will strengthen SkyWaters DOD-accredited Trusted, on-shore semiconductor supply chain.

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  • The evolution of this strategic RadHard microelectronic design and manufacturing ecosystem will strengthen SkyWaters DOD-accredited Trusted, on-shore semiconductor supply chain.
  • By partnering with CAES, we expect to accelerate our on-shore, Trusted ecosystem for strategic defense missions that require extremely specialized, radiation-immune microelectronic process technologies.
  • CAES is excited to partner with SkyWater and provide our expertise in trusted radiation hardened design and qualification to help strengthen the strategic, Trusted supply chain with products designed and manufactured here in America, said Mike Kahn, president and CEO of CAES.
  • We look forward to playing our part in close collaboration with SkyWater to meet the most demanding national security missions.

Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) Announces New Family of Radiation-Hardened Enhancement-Mode Gallium Nitride (eGaN®) Transistors and Integrated Circuits for Demanding Space Applications

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Satellite, Software, Hardware, Data management, Engineering, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Technology, Semiconductor devices, Inorganic compounds, Efficient Power Conversion, Integrated circuits, Gallium nitride, Transistor, Radiation hardening, Gallium, Monolithic microwave integrated circuit

EPC announces the introduction of a new family of radiation-hardened gallium nitride transistors and integrated circuits.

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  • EPC announces the introduction of a new family of radiation-hardened gallium nitride transistors and integrated circuits.
  • With higher breakdown strength, faster switching speed, higher thermal conductivity and lower on-resistance, power devices based on GaN significantly outperform silicon-based devices.
  • Gallium nitride is also inherently radiation tolerant, making GaN-based devices a reliable, higher performing power transistor option for space applications.
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    eGaN is a registered trademark of Efficient Power Conversion Corporation, Inc.
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Radiation-Hardened MOSFET Qualified for Commercial and Military Satellites and Space Power Solutions

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Electronics industry, Technology, Transistors, Integrated circuits, Semiconductor devices, Digital electronics, MOSFET, DC-to-DC converter, Field-effect transistor, Radiation hardening, MCHP

To meet this requirement, Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announced the qualification of its M6 MRH25N12U3 radiation-hardened 250V, 0.21 Ohm Rds(on), metaloxidesemiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) for commercial aerospace and defense space applications.

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  • To meet this requirement, Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announced the qualification of its M6 MRH25N12U3 radiation-hardened 250V, 0.21 Ohm Rds(on), metaloxidesemiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) for commercial aerospace and defense space applications.
  • Microchips radiation-hardened M6 MRH25N12U3 MOSFET provides the primary switching element in power conversion circuits including point-of-load converters, DC-DC converters, motor drives and controls and general-purpose switching.
  • The MOSFET withstands the harsh environments of space, extends reliability of power circuitry and meets all requirements of MIL-PRF19500/746 with enhanced performance.
  • The M6 MRH25N12U3 MOSFET is designed for future satellite system designs as well as serving as an alternate source in existing systems.

GSI Technology and Partner Space Micro Awarded NASA Phase 1 Contract for Radiation Tolerant AI Processing in Space

Spaceflight, International Space Station, Science diplomacy, Space exploration, Radiation hardening, NASA, Technology, Electronics industry, Flight

As sensors quickly advance, they produce large quantities of data that reveal a critical downside for space-based platforms.

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  • As sensors quickly advance, they produce large quantities of data that reveal a critical downside for space-based platforms.
  • Our highly skilled team of engineers looks forward to collaborating with NASA in support of the advancement of space exploration and the development of high-performance space computing technology.
  • The cross-cutting radiation tolerant space on-board data processing product resulting from the NASA contract has the potential to enable many potential NASA space missions, including both manned and unmanned landers and experiments.
  • Featuring parallel data processing with two million-bit processors per chip, Geminis massive in-memory processing reduces computation time from minutes to milliseconds, even microseconds.