Photonics is the generation, detection and manipulation (amplification, modulation, processing, switching, steering) of photons. Photonics are expected to make an impact in future Spacecraft engineering by replacing or enhancing conventional electrical approaches in the fields of digital and rf telecom payloads, sensors, micro lidars and spectrometers by reducing the size, weight, power, or performance of…
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In recent months and years, there have been increasing calls to address challenges of satellite network scalability and resilience against threats, both natural and manmade. To better understand potential impact to satellite system and network architectures, we must first examine implications of the unique conditions and common use case requirements. While similarities exist with terrestrial…
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Power electronics engineers are constantly working towards designs with higher efficiency and higher power density while maintaining high reliability and minimizing cost. Advances in design techniques and improved component technologies enable engineers to consistently achieve these goals. Power semiconductors are at the heart of these designs and their improvements are vital to better performance. In…
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Avalanche Technology partnership with Trusted Semiconductor to Provide Advanced MRAMs RadHard 3U Space VPX Single Board Computer solution. Fremont, CA, July 13, 2023 – Avalanche Technology, the leader in next generation MRAM technology, announced today that it is providing its enabling Space Grade Persistent SRAM (P-SRAM) products for a new Radiation Hardened SpaceVPX Single Board…
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Thales Alenia Space has opted for components designed by NanoXplore and “Made in Europe” for its Space Inspire line of flexible, reconfigurable platforms, developed with support of the European Commission and European Space Agencies, CNES and ESA. The unprecedented partnership between NanoXplore and Thales Alenia Space addresses the need for a sovereign approach to the…
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New Ultra-Low On-Resistance 200 V and 300 V Rad-Hard GaN Power Devices Increase Power Density for Demanding Space Applications EPC Space introduces two new radiation-hardened (rad-hard) gallium nitride (GaN) devices in the high current “G-package” family for power conversion solutions in critical spaceborne and other high reliability environments. EPC Space announces the introduction of two new…
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EASii IC is a fabless company that develops digital, analog, mixed and RF integrated circuits. EASii IC also designs PCBs and FPGAs. EASii IC operate in the fields of consumer electronics, space, aeronautics, telecommunications, industry, automotive and medical. EASii IC ability to design turnkey tailor-made products allows our customers to differentiate themselves, shorten their time…
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Radiation-hardened electronics, referred to as RadHard, are electronic components that are designed and produced to be immune to the damaging exposure of radiation and extreme temperatures found in rugged environments, such as space. Unlike silicon-based technology, where special processing is required to protect the semiconductor against the total ionizing dose (TID) of the effects of radiation, the physical properties…
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The Space radiation environment leads to extremely harsh operating conditions for on-board electronics. Radiation accelerates the aging of semiconductor parts and materials, leading to degradation of electrical performance or premature failure. In addition to radiation, operating in space exposes applications to extreme temperatures ranging from -55°C to 125°C for mission lifetimes that can exceed 15…
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