Testing of COTS components for space applications

Posted by José Francisco Largaespada
On October 18, 2022
0

Standards for the testing of COTS components for space applications (e.g., ECSS-Q-ST-60-13), they are focused on some types of missions (e.g., “Classical” space missions) and do not contemplate other types of projects such as constellations, SmallSats, etc.

COTS selection for space applications

Posted by José Francisco Largaespada
On October 10, 2022
0

Alter Technology experience in using COTS components for space applications, we can compare COTS components and provide a set of parts that provide a good starting point with enough confidence in successfully using these components.

COTS Wear Out Test for 15 years in Space use

Posted by doEEEt Media Group
On September 16, 2022
0

At the time of ACCEDE workshop, 4000H will already be performed; Presentation will be done on stress test conditions and on the first results (drift during Tests and Readouts).

A Novel Integral Approach for COTS Procurement for Space

Posted by doEEEt Media Group
On September 16, 2022
0

In this presentation,, Alter Technology will present the novel integral COTS procurement approach, gathering all the characteristics we are currently developing and its applicability to different Small Satellites applications.

Pre-Procurement

Posted by Susana Galdeano
On May 3, 2022
0

The pre-procurement phase combines the EEE parts state-of-the-art analysis, risk analysis and component ownership cost optimization with regards to the mission requirements, design criticality and budget. In order to achieve this, the project manager leading a multidisciplinary team must find the optimal balance between component information availability (traceability, materials, testing, previous use…) and minimum tests to perform, reaching an acceptable level of reliability covering the technical, schedule and costing constraints.

Semiconductors Industry Shortage

Posted by Eva Díaz
On October 25, 2021
0

Semiconductors are essential for any digital product (on the rise) in practically all industrial sectors. Their demand has multiplied due to changes in habits during the pandemic. Worldwide shortages, including raw material ones, continue to heavily impact production and manufacturing capacity leading to tight supply, extended lead times, and increased pricing, and production stoppages in some manufacturing plants in industries like the automotive one, but not only worldwide level.

Post Procurement and Components Control/Validation

Posted by Susana Galdeano
On February 3, 2021
0

Once the pre-procurement and procurement activities have been considered, the project manager and the different team members will ensure that the whole process to validate commercial components is performed accordingly in a timely manner.

Components Procurement Requirements

Posted by Susana Galdeano
On February 3, 2021
0

The preferred procurement channel is through the manufacturers, and if not, through duly authorised/franchised distributors, which allow minimizing the risk of delivery of counterfeit parts. In any case, a specific anti-counterfeit policy will be applied and all required test to be performed to validate the authenticity of the parts upon reception of the parts.

EEE COTS Parts Procurement Management

Posted by Susana Galdeano
On February 3, 2021
0

The objective of the EEE COTS parts procurement management is to assure the correct selection, control, procurement and usage conditions so that the EEE part meets its mission requirements. The goal is not easy, but it can be approached by putting in place different actions: data collection, risk assessment, specific testing/validation, lot traceability, anti-counterfeit measurements, lead material identification, and many more…