Teledyne HiRel Semiconductors has released an industrial-grade embedded multimediacard (eMMC) module. The device provides 128GB of eMMC 5.1-compliant storage in a 153-ball FBGA package designed for operation in demanding environments. The module operates across the industrial temperature range of –40°C to +85°C, making it suitable for embedded applications in aerospace, defense, industrial automation, and edge […]
Aerospace and Defense
SLC NAND technology enables AI edge computing in orbital environments
Micron Technology, Inc. announced that it is launching the industry’s highest-density, radiation-tolerant single-level cell (SLC) NAND product. With a die capacity of 256 gigabits (Gb), this product is the first in a portfolio that will include space-qualified NAND, NOR, and DRAM solutions. The product is available now and represents the first in its class to […]
Space-qualified MCXOs offer ±10 ppb stability over 0 °C to +70 °C
Q-Tech Corporation announces the expansion of its QT2020/QT2021 Series of microcomputer-compensated crystal oscillators (MCXOs). Q-Tech’s space-qualified MCXOs are the first and only such devices on the market designed to withstand radiation levels of 50kRad(Si) TID. They also lead the industry in offering a minimum single-event latch-up (SEL) of 29MeV-cm2/mg for the QT2020 series and up to […]
Radiation-tolerant F-RAMs, NOR flash, and pSRAM devices target LEO missions
Infineon Technologies AG is introducing a new portfolio of radiation-tolerant memory products tailored for the rapidly growing NewSpace market. NewSpace refers to the commercialization of space exploration by private companies and startups, often with less governmental oversight than traditional space programs. Driven by the rising demand for global connectivity (direct-to-cell), NewSpace initiatives aim to combine […]
FPGAs devices integrate quad-core 64-bit RISC-V processing capability
Microchip Technology is releasing PolarFire Core Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and System on Chips (SoCs). The new devices are a derivative of the base PolarFire families and reduce customer costs by up to 30 percent by optimizing features and removing integrated transceivers. Offering the same industry-leading, low-power consumption, and proven security and dependability of classic PolarFire technology, […]
RISC-V implementation strategies for certification of safety-critical systems
For developers using RISC-V-based platforms, the architecture offers unique features that can help achieve functional safety and security objectives. From its open architecture to a rich tools ecosystem, safety-critical software teams see benefits in meeting the guidelines of DO-178C and ISO 26262, for example, and opportunities to reduce compliance effort. Understanding how to map RISC-V’s […]
High-frequency crystal oscillators for military and space applications hit U.S. market
Q-Tech Corporation has announced the introduction of the AXTAL GHz Series of crystal oscillators and modules to the U.S. market. Developed by Q-Tech’s European affiliate, AXTAL, the series includes high-frequency, ultra-low noise crystal-controlled sources that offer benefits across a variety of applications, including military, aviation, and space. The AXTAL GHz Series is designed to provide […]
Space-grade Flash memory achieves 133 MHz QSPI interface speed
Infineon Technologies AG announced the industry’s first radiation-hardened-by-design 512 Mbit QSPI NOR Flash memory for space and extreme environment applications. The new device offers a fast quad serial peripheral interface (133 MHz) and the highest density, radiation, and single-event effects (SEE) performance available in a fully QML-qualified non-volatile memory for use with space-grade FPGAs and microprocessors. […]
Teledyne e2V releases models for Arm-based space processor
Teledyne e2v announces engineering models of the LX2160-Space 16-core Arm Cortex A72 based system on chip (SoC) processor, enabling early project design, hardware and software validation for space-demanding applications. LX2160-Space engineering models have the same fit/form/function as flight models (FMs). LX2160-Space can be used in many heavy computing applications in Space, from Earth Observation Satellites […]
133 MHz QSPI NOR Flash memory designed for extreme environments
Infineon Technologies AG has introduced a radiation-hardened-by-design 512 Mbit QSPI NOR Flash memory for space and extreme environment applications. The device features a quad serial peripheral interface operating at 133 MHz and is QML-qualified for use with space-grade FPGAs and microprocessors. Developed in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL), […]
