Tag: Space Electronics
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Teledyne e2v Expands Space DDR4 Memory Line With 8 GB and 16 GB NASA Grade Models
Targeting growing onboard data storage demands for Earth observation, communications payloads, and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, Teledyne e2v Semiconductors announced on Nov. 12 the addition of 8 gigabyte (GB) and 16 GB NASA Grade flight models to its radiation-tolerant double data rate 4 (DDR4) memory portfolio. The Grenoble, France-based subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies stated that…
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What Is “Burn-In,” and Why Do Satellites Need It?
A piece of onboard electronic equipment has just come off the production line. It has passed visual inspection, its insulation and electrical characteristics are normal, and every functional test has been completed successfully. In theory, it should be ready for delivery. Before installing it on a satellite, however, engineers will often keep it powered on…
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TransDigm to Acquire Stellant Systems for $960 Million in Cash
U.S. aerospace components maker TransDigm Group said it has agreed to acquire Stellant Systems, a manufacturer of radio frequency and microwave amplification products, in an all-cash transaction valued at $960 million, expanding its exposure to space and defence electronics. TransDigm announced the definitive agreement on Dec. 31, saying the acquisition remains subject to customary regulatory…