Space Hardened Level shifter IC Award
Enables use of lower voltages in space SAN DIEGO, CA –Sept 28, 2004 – Space Micro Inc. has been selected for research and development of a new radiation hardened chip to enable more use of commercial microelectronics in space. This effort is being partially supported by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) under a Phase I SBIR contract. This work will culminate with the availability of a radiation hardened microelectronics chip, which interfaces between legacy 5 volt logic and the increasing lower voltages used commercially. This device must be hardened to both the total ionizing dose and the single event effects in space orbits. “We are very pleased to have the opportunity to partner with AFRL to bring this chip into the solution set for satellite designers, said David J. Strobel, President of Space Micro. “We believe this program is an important step in using the lower voltage and power commercial memory and processors in the worldwide satellite industry.” The level shifter IC will incorporate Space Micro’s Hardened by design (HBD) IC design technologies. This new chip will employ unique IC design and layout techniques and be fabricated at a commercial semiconductor foundry. Combining these technologies into space qualified standard products will allow the use of advanced lower voltage commercial ICs in the harsh environment encountered in space. About Space Micro Inc. Founded in 2000 as a satellite technology research and development company, Space Micro Inc. is a pioneer in providing radiation hardened by design solutions for advanced electronic systems and microelectronics. Space Micro has completed development of the world’s most advanced satellite computers, the Proton100k and Proton200k products. In 2004, Space Micro purchased CyberDog Communication, Inc. and formed the Rocket Science Security Division to offer world class information security products. Key government customers include NASA, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the Air Force. Our management team includes two of the founders of Space Electronics Inc., an industry leader in satellite microelectronics. Space Micro Inc. is a privately held company, with headquarters in Poway, California and engineering/production facility in San Diego, CA. - END –
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