Insightful article from John Keller which features technology from 3D PLUS who use #COTS silicon (where possible) as the basis for delivering advanced high-density 3D microelectronic products that are capable of withstanding launch and #space flight environments.
The article states that: "...The biggest part of today's radiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant applications involves so-called "New Space," or commercial applications for telephone service, #Internet access, and #streaming data for video and sophisticated #sensor applications. These services typically come from commercial satellite constellations composed of spacecraft typically expected to survive in space only for a short time, such as five years..."
It also includes an interesting quote which outlines something analogous to a "Goldilocks strategy" for ensuring rad-hard tolerance of components: "...We need to meet the spec, but not overdo the spec," says Timothée Dargnies, chief executive officer of rad-hard supplier 3D PLUS in Buc, France. "We maintain the level of radiation that the customer needs, but we bring a lot more capability to help compete with pure COTS for space applications that last three to four years..."
He goes on to say: "..."We are seeing bigger and bigger competition from the #COTS market, from New Space, to #commercial, to #military applications." Often the problem comes from a lack of available rad-tolerant parts on the market, which can force #spacecraft designers to use pure #COTS. "Because of #sensors and #processing, designers don't find pure rad-hard parts that fit their requirements, so they use commercial parts," Dargnies says. "It's getting harder and harder to compete with pure #COTS..."
Food for thought and I believe worth the ten minutes of your life that it will take to read if you are involved in this sector of technology.
Also, remember to reach-out to any of us at the APC Technology Group Ltd if you need further information.
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Our CEO from 3D PLUS USA, Timothée Dargnies, has been featured in the latest issue of Military & Aerospace Electronics! 📰
In the article titled "𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠," Timothée shares insightful perspectives on how 3D PLUS is driving innovation in the space industry by developing cutting-edge, radiation-hardened electronics. Our team of specialists is at the forefront of fabricating and screening ever-more-complex microprocessors and other electronic components to keep space projects on the cutting edge. 🛰
Read the full article to learn more about our groundbreaking work in https://lnkd.in/eNr-pb3h
Radiation-hardened electronics keep orbital satellites functioning
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1moLooking forward to seeing which of these companies can now leap forward in realizing their Phase III potential. Bravo Navy STP!!