Radiation-Hard SpaceWire/Gigabit Ethernet-Compatible Transponder

  • Magazine Article
  • TBMG-13867
Published June 01, 2012 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
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A radiation-hard transponder was developed utilizing submicron/ nanotechnology from IBM. The device consumes low power and has a low fabrication cost. This device utilizes a Plug-and-Play concept, and can be integrated into intra-satellite networks, supporting SpaceWire and Gigabit Ethernet I/O. A space-qualified, 100-pin package also was developed, allowing space-qualified (class K) transponders to be delivered within a six-month time frame.