Space Micro Awarded Space RF communication chip R&D
Enables very high data rate space communications SAN DIEGO, CA –April 26, 2005 – Space Micro Inc. has been selected for research and development of innovative modulation and Forward Error Correction (FEC) coding technology that will enable very high data rate, bandwidth, and power efficient RF communications. This effort is being partially supported by NASA under a Phase I SBIR contract. This work will culminate with the development and availability of a commercially available, low power ASIC modulator which enable very high data rate and bandwidth for space RF communications. The Space Micro ASIC will be radiation tolerant 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 NASA Goddard to bring this technology into the solution set for satellite designers, said Mr. Peter Nolan, Product Manager at Space Micro. “We believe this program is an important step in meeting NASA's future data transmission requirements”. p; Space Micro's Turbo coded OFDM modulator will also employ radiation hardening techniques such as demonstrated on the Air Force Roadrunner program. Combining these technologies into lower cost space qualified standard products will allow application to virtually every satellite and space probe. 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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