Radiation
Tolerant/Hardened
IC Solutions
Radiation
Tolerant / Hardened
IC Solutions
Radiation Tolerant/Hardened ICs
Radiation Tolerant / Hardened ICs
At Triad Semiconductor, we specialize in complex analog and mixed-signal Integrated Circuits (ICs) delivered as Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and Application Specific Standard Products (ASSPs). With a firm foundation built over two decades of delivering trusted solutions in aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical markets, we are uniquely equipped to handle your most demanding applications.
Radiation Tolerant/Hardened Applications
- Satellite Space-Borne Electronics (LEO, MEO, GEO Orbits)
- Smart Munitions, Drones
- Missiles and Weapon Systems
- High-Altitude Aviation Electronics
- Defense-Industry Equipment in need of Prompt Dose Protection
- Chiplet Mixed-Signal Sensor AFEs and Mixed-Voltage Domain Interfacing
Unparalleled Technology Advantage
Unparalleled Technology Advantage
Harness the power of our ASICs and ASSPs that are uniquely designed for demanding radiation assurance applications. Our patented ViArray technology provides accelerated time-to-market with maximum flexibility and effective risk mitigation.
We provide robust solutions that can manage change swiftly, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with excellent radiation assurance levels.
Proven Track Record
Proven Track Record
Triad Semiconductor has been delivering complex mixed-signal IC solutions for over twenty years. Our longstanding partnerships with Air Force Research Labs (AFRL), the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), NASA, and Sandia National Labs, has resulted in the development of mixed-signal configurable IC solutions optimized for aerospace and defense applications.
ViArray Technology
ViArray Technology
Radiation Effects Assurance
Radiation Effects Assurance
Silicon ICs are subject to the transient and long-term effects of radiation. Some common transient effects or single event effects (SEE) are single-event upsets (SEU), single-event transients (SET), and single-event latch-up (SEL). Long-term effects generally result from exposure to ionizing energy or total ionizing dose (TID) and typically cause threshold voltage shifts and mobility degradation.
The two most common approaches used to minimize radiation effects in ICs are:
RHBP requires a semiconductor process with an insulating substrate such as silicon-on-insulator (SOI). These processes are generally more costly and not widely available. RHBD is a series of electrical and layout techniques that can be applied to bulk CMOS.
Triad Semiconductor has evolved RHBD techniques to achieve TID, SEE and Prompt Dose radiation hardness suitable for space applications using commercial bulk CMOS.
Consequently, Triad Semiconductor radiation hardened ICs have robust radiation hardness with minimal variation in electrical parameters from lot-to-lot, with excellent long-term reliability, at the lowest cost.
Rad-Hard ViArray Technology
Rad-Hard ViArray Technology
Triad’s patented mixed-signal ViArray technology, inconjunction with RHBD techniques, results in an optimal solution for RH ICs. Radiation hardened mixed-signal ViArrays have a rich mixture of analog and digital
resources.
One of the most significant advantages of using Triad’s ViArrays is only a single via-layer is used to design or modify an IC. Hence, the need for radiation requalification can be eliminated – Qualification by Similarity. In addition, design changes or new designs can be done quickly and cost effectively.
Mixed-Signal IP Examples
Mixed-Signal IP Examples
| Analog to Digital Converters ΔΣ, SAR, Pipelined, Flash | DC to 50MSPS 4 to 20 bits |
| Digital to Analog Converters ΔΣ, R2R, Segmented, Current Steering, Switched Cap, PWM | Up to 100MSPS 6 to 20 bits |
| VREF/Power Management Bandgap/DTMOS References, Buck, Boost, LDO | Up to 60V Up to 2A |
| Analog/Digital Signal Processing TIAs, LNAs, Switched Cap, PLL/DLLs, One-Bit Signal Processing, MCUs | AFEs with mod/demod |
Please contact Triad to discuss your specific IP needs as the above examples are only a snapshot of our capabilities.
Getting Started
If you have a need for radiation hardened/tolerant analog or mixed-signal integration, we encourage you to explore the possibility of converting your idea into a reality as a Triad ASIC or ASSP. To schedule an initial discovery meeting, please contact us:
www.triadsemi.com/contact
info@triadsemi.com
+1 (336) 774-2150
Detailed radiation
qualification
reports available
upon request.
Getting Started
If you have a need for radiation hardened/tolerant analog or mixed-signal integration, we encourage you to explore the possibility of converting your idea into a reality as a Triad ASIC or ASSP. To schedule an initial discovery meeting, please contact us:
www.triadsemi.com/contact
info@triadsemi.com
+1 (336) 774-2150
Detailed radiation
qualification
reports available
upon request.
Getting Started
If you have a need for radiation hardened/tolerant analog or mixed-signal integration, we encourage you to explore the possibility of converting your idea into a reality as a Triad ASIC or ASSP. To schedule an initial discovery meeting, please contact us:
www.triadsemi.com/contact
info@triadsemi.com
+1 (336) 774-2150
Detailed radiation qualification
reports available upon request.