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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.
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.
Endurance and data retention in non-volatile memories
Non-volatile memories retain data without power; endurance and data retention are key for space-grade reliability.
Complying with DPA requirements for space projects
DPA ensures quality and reliability of EEE components by examining design and workmanship through detailed physical analysis.
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.
Inside the Bond Pull Test
Bond pull test assesses bond strength and reliability under stress to ensure compliance with manufacturing standards.
Radiographic X-Ray Inspection
X-ray inspection reveals internal defects in components using non-destructive 2D and 3D imaging techniques.
When and what to do in an electrical test
Electrical test services measure performance of passive and active devices under varied conditions and specifications.
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.