Since our last edition of Space Brief, Microsemi participated in several conferences providing important updates on our entire space portfolio:Read more »
As we continue to introduce Space CSAC to the market, it is important to point out that while customers bring varying requirements when seeking an atomic reference for space missions, they share a curiosity about how the CSAC becomes a Space CSAC. Read more »
Our new LX7720 Power Driver with Rotation and Position Sensing was showcased at the recent Radiation Effects on Components and Systems (RADECS) conference held in Gothenburg, Sweden September 16 – 21, 2018. The aim of the RADECS conference Read more »
Microsemi’s new 2115/2215 sinewave TCXOs sets the standard for small size, low power, and wide frequency range. The design and manufacturing processes have been optimized to meet demanding 100 krad tolerant requirements for use in deep space applications. Read more »
EE Times recently published a short discussion on the advantages of processors using the RISC-V open instruction set architecture (ISA) in Aerospace and Defense applications. The advantages offered Read more »
We are currently evaluating first silicon of our new LX7712 IC. This is a radiation tolerant by design power line protection device for spacecraft applications that can be configured as a latchable current limiter or a fold-back current limiter. It provides Read more »
In the last edition of Space Brief, I discussed how Total Ionizing Dose (TID) performance could vary wafer-to-wafer for bipolar transistors. If radiation qualified bipolar transistors are not available for a satellite build, then delays can be significant, Read more »
We’ve made a number of updates to our Radiation-tolerant (RT) FPGA webpages to ensure easier access to radiation reports. This means all RT FPGA radiation reports can be found Read more »
Developing radiation-hardened systems for space applications has a history of long lead times and high cost toward achieving the necessary levels of reliability for multi-year missions in harsh environments. A growing number of NewSpace and other critical aerospace missions require faster development and reduced costs. Read more »
Radiation testing of the RTG4 RT FPGA family continues. We recently posted proton single event effect test results on the Microsemi web page, here. Read more »
RISC-V open ISA can help military and aerospace designers who are facing challenges of minimizing power consumption, BOM cost and board area by allowing the optimization of the instruction set to give the most efficient implementation for each specific application. Read more »
Microsemi recently published two product change notifications (PCNs) affecting RTG4 FPGAs. We encourage designers working on RTG4 designs to view the PCNs on the Microsemi website, at the following locations:Read more »
Microsemi published Version 5 of the RTG4 Datasheet in August 2018 with the following updates:
o Information about RTG4 device status was updated.Read more »
Microsemi has introduced a ceramic quad flat pack (CQFP) package with 352 pins for the RTG4 FPGA family to provide more cost-effective integration than that of higher pin count packages. Read more »
We are delighted to announce that our RTG4 high-speed signal processing radiation-tolerant FPGA family has achieved Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) Class V qualification by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). This qualification validates Read more »
Many readers will already be aware that Microchip Technology Inc. acquired Microsemi Corporation in May 2018. Microchip has served the space community for over 30 years, and offers Read more »
We have completed total ionizing dose testing on our new LX7720 radiation-tolerant motor control and position-sensing IC. The device performance remains strong Read more »
Microsemi has introduced several new space-qualified oscillator products, which are defined in the documents below. Read more »
One of the most critical requirements for semiconductors in space is meeting the on-orbit radiation requirements of the satellite mission. Radiation requirements for most satellite missions are classified Read more »
Microsemi has developed a demonstration platform that showcases the LX7730 telemetry controller and the RTG4 FPGA, reading and processing data from six sensors located on a companion board. Read more »
Microsemi has launched our SA.45s commercial space chip-scale atomic clock (CSAC), the industry’s first commercially available radiation-tolerant CSAC. Ideally suited for Read more »
The April 2018 edition of SatNews magazine published an article by Ted Marena and Ken O’Neill from Microsemi that discussed the advantages of using processors based upon the RISC-V open instruction set architecture. The article looks at Read more »
Microsemi has over 20 years of mixed-signal custom IC design experience with leading aerospace companies. We are a leading ASIC manufacturer of analog embedded systems that include solutions Read more »
As radiation testing for the RTG4 FPGA family continues, we now have the first proton test report available. This proton testing was performed in February 2018 on RTG4 flip-flops, LSRAM, uSRAM, and PLLs. Read more »
A ceramic quad flat pack (CQFP) package with 352 pins was recently introduced for RTG4 FPGAs family to provide a more cost-effective integration than higher pin count packages. CQFP is the industry-standard package for space applications Read more »
To further demonstrate our commitment to Space, Microsemi has recently participated in the following events: Read more »
Microsemi is delighted to announce that our RTG4 high-speed signal processing radiation-tolerant FPGA family has achieved Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) Class Q qualification by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). This qualification validates Read more »
A spacecraft emergency, Mars has been besieged by a massive dust storm. It’s perpetually night as a thick haze fills the atmosphere and blocks the sun.
Already defying the odds by surviving Read more »
Many kinds of satellite operators are trying to deploy more quickly and cheaply, and are looking at components of lower screening levels than traditional QML Read more »
As part of our on-going commitment to the space industry, Microsemi recently… Read more »
The SA50 series of radiation-hardened isolated DC-DC converters are highly configurable SMT power modules with significant flight heritage. They are available… Read more »
The LX7730 Radiation Tolerant Telemetry Controller has successfully completed qualification requirements… Read more »
The ceramic quad flat pack (CQFP) package with 352 pins was recently introduced for RTG4 FPGAs family to provide a more cost-effective… Read more »
This year’s Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects Conference (NSREC) took place in New Orleans on July 17–21. Engineers and scientists from Microsemi presented two papers describing new test results on two of Microsemi’s latest radiation-tolerant products… Read more »
Microsemi will be participating in the Space Tech Expo on October 24–26, 2017 in Bremen, Germany. In its second year, Space Tech Expo Europe will be returning to Bremen—a center of space excellence. The exhibition is Europe’s premier B2B Space engineering event… Read more »
Microsemi will be participating in the RADECS conference and exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland on October 2–6, 2017. The conference will feature… Read more »
Microsemi participated in the Single Event Effects (SEE) Symposium and the Military and Aerospace Programmable Logic Devices (MAPLD) Workshop in San Diego, California, on May 22-25, 2017…. Read more »
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