The GRACE project develops SiC radiation sensors for plasma diagnostics, tested at 500°C to ensure fusion reactor suitability.
The GRACE project: Electrical characterization at 500°C
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Thermal Vacuum for HV Optocouplers
HV optocouplers require thermal vacuum testing to ensure isolation reliability, as vacuum can affect internal gel stability and performance.
SIC diodes versus Heavy Ions (SEE)
SiC diodes offer high-performance switching for space use, with radiation effects manageable through proper testing and bias control.
Radiation Effects and Test Flow for TID Testing
Cumulative effects are gradual effects taking place during the whole lifetime of the electronics exposed in a radiation environment. A device...
Standards of irradiation TID Tests
TID test standards define irradiation methods, dose rates, and handling to assess component tolerance to total ionizing dose.
Radiation sensitive technologies and EEE parts
Radiation affects EEE components in space through TID, displacement damage, and single event effects, impacting mission reliability.
Digital to Analog Converters (DACs) for space application
DACs convert processed digital data into analog signals for space systems, with designs hardened against radiation effects.
Data conversion: The other side of coin
Data conversion in space systems relies on ADCs to digitize analog signals, balancing resolution, speed, and radiation tolerance.
Building a Radiation Analysis
Radiation analysis documents component tolerance to space radiation, ensuring compliance with mission-specific exposure levels.
Product Assurance plan for small sats
A product assurance plan defines quality, reliability, and component requirements to ensure mission success in New Space projects.
Analog to digital converters: The resolution dilemma
Analog to digital converters for space must balance high resolution with low sampling rates to ensure accurate signal capture.
Solid State Relays (SSR) for space applications
Solid state relays offer fast, durable switching for space systems but must be assessed for radiation sensitivity.
ASIC design support capabilities
ASIC design focuses on custom integrated circuits for specific functions, with added complexity for space applications.
Typical parameters in the electrical test of operational amplifiers
Electrical test of operational amplifiers monitors key parameters to assess performance under space-related stress conditions.
JUpiter ICy Moons Explorer (JUICE)
JUICE mission tested optical fibers under cryogenic cycles to ensure performance for data transfer from Jupiter’s icy moons.
Mars Curiosity Rover: Characterization of photodiodes at cryogenic temperatures
Mars Curiosity rover uses UV photodiodes to monitor surface radiation and support future mission planning.
Characterizarion of strain gages
Strain gages are tested in extreme temperatures and vacuum to assess deformation behavior in critical structures.
Objectives and methods of Thermal Cycling Testing
Thermal cycling testing assesses component durability under repeated extreme temperatures to identify thermal stress failures.
Non-Destructive test methods for EEE components
Comparison of non-destructive test methods like X-ray, SAM, and lock-in IR used to inspect EEE components and detect internal defects.
Advantages of SAM for new space microelectronics inspection
New space microelectronics benefit from SAM’s non-destructive defect imaging in complex, high-reliability components.