Spacecraft electronics design for radiation tolerance

Journal Article · Tue Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1988 · Proc. IEEE; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/5.90116· OSTI ID:6029466

Rasmussen, R D

Spacecraft electronics design for radiation tolerance is a complex subject, involving a detailed understanding of environment, component hardening, and design susceptibility. This paper describes current design practices and discusses future trends in spacecraft electronics which are likely to alter traditional approaches. A summary of radiation effects and radiation tolerance requirements typically levied on spacecraft designs is provided. Methods of dealing with radiation are then described, followed with testability issues.

• Research Organization: Jet Propulsion Lab., California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA (US)
• OSTI ID: 6029466
• Journal Information: Proc. IEEE; (United States), Vol. 76:11
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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73 NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RADIATION PHYSICS
46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SPACE VEHICLE COMPONENTS
RADIATION HARDENING
DESIGN
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ENVIRONMENT
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
PHYSICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATION TRANSPORT
TESTING
EQUIPMENT
HARDENING
RADIATION EFFECTS
654001* - Radiation & Shielding Physics- Radiation Physics
Shielding Calculations & Experiments
440200 - Radiation Effects on Instrument Components
Instruments
or Electronic Systems