Tag: Microcontrollers
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VORAGO and wolfSSL Partner for Space Cybersecurity and Radiation Shielding at SmallSat 2026
VORAGO Technologies, a radiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant chip provider for space applications, announced a software partnership with wolfSSL, a company specializing in embedded cryptography for secure systems successfully for the last 20 years, at SmallSat Symposium 2026. This unique partnership delivers radiation-hardened chips with built-in, standards-based cryptographic security for orbital missions, designed for scale from the…
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STMicroelectronics & SpaceX Mark Decade-Long Partnership Powering Starlink Global Connectivity
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and SpaceX celebrate ten years of collaboration, driving innovation with co-design of custom-made components for satellite communication. Over the past decade, the collaboration has produced billions of co-designed products used in millions of Starlink user terminals in addition to over 10,000 Starlink…
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VORAGO Unveils Radiation-Tolerant Chips for Next-Generation Satellite Constellations
VORAGO Technologies announced a world first: the launch of four radiation-tolerant microcontrollers purpose-built for low Earth orbit (LEO) markets at a fraction of the cost of traditional space-grade components, with first chips shipping in early Q1 2026. The world leader in rugged, radiation-hardened chips protected with HARDSIL technology, Vorago is now democratizing access to its…
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Frontgrade Gaisler and wolfSSL Collaborate to Enhance Cybersecurity in Space Applications
Frontgrade Gaisler, a leading provider of radiation-hardened microprocessors for space missions, and wolfSSL, a renowned provider of embedded security solutions, are pleased to announce a new collaboration that addresses the growing need for robust cybersecurity features in space applications. This joint effort will combine Frontgrade Gaisler’s radiation-hardened electronics with wolfSSL’s security software libraries. At the…
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STMicroelectronics and Qualcomm Launches IoT Module for Next-Gen Wireless Solutions
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor company serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced the first product of its strategic collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies to simplify the development of next-generation wireless solutions for industrial and consumer IoT applications. The collaboration aims to deliver initial IoT modules leveraging ST’s powerful STM32 ecosystem and Qualcomm Technologies’…
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Frontgrade Gaisler Introduces GR716B Microcontroller for Advanced Space Applications
Frontgrade Gaisler has launched its latest radiation-hardened microcontroller, the GR716B. Building on the success of the GR716A, this latest innovation is a step forward in the development of energy-efficient and adaptable microcontrollers for space applications. As missions grow in complexity and ambition, the industry sees a growing need for technologies that not only deliver dependable…
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ESA Awards Contract to Frontgrade Gaisler to Qualify Spacecraft Avionics Microcontroller for Flight
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Frontgrade Gaisler, one of the leading providers of radiation-hardened microprocessors for space applications, a contract under the ARTES Core Competitiveness program to qualify the GR716B microcontroller for flight. This state-of-the-art microcontroller is specifically designed for spacecraft avionics, and its prototype is expected to be released later this year.…
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Microchip Unveils Radiation-Tolerant 32-Bit Arm Cortex-M0+ Based MCU for Aerospace Market
Space exploration is experiencing a resurgence with exciting new missions like the highly anticipated Artemis II mission, the recent successful lunar landing missions such as JAXA SLIM and Chandaaryan-3, and New Space deployments in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Designers require electronic components that meet stringent radiation and reliability standards to operate in the harsh environments…
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Frontgrade Gaisler to Design RISC-V Processor for Space Applications Under ESA Contract
Under a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA), Frontgrade Gaisler is designing a new RISC-V processor tailored to meet the requirements of microcontrollers for the space industry. As an open instruction set architecture (ISA), RISC-V’s inherent configurability and efficiency provide the ideal foundation to drive innovation forward in critical sectors of the space computing…
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Microchip Technology Launches New 50 W DC-DC Power Converters for New Space Applications
The Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) market is rapidly growing as private and public entities alike explore the new space region for everything from 5G communication and cube satellites to IoT applications. There is an increased demand for standard space-grade solutions that are reliable, cost-effective, and configurable. To meet this market need, Microchip Technology announced a new…