Qualifying COTS components at a reduced cost
- Posted by José Carlos Muñoz
- On November 16, 2020
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In this post, you can read all the questions launched by the attendees, as well as all the answers offered by the speaker.
CPSA – Scientific Payload Instruments Consultancy Platform
- Posted by Paloma Serrano
- On November 3, 2020
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The CPSA is a project supported by Alter Technology to provide Consultancy services related to EEE parts during the early phase of space missions covered by the ESA Science Programme. At this stage, the definition of technical aspects and requirements for the different instruments is still taking place, and it is the best moment for EEE part selection and assessment according to mission requirements.
Low screening in Microchip FPGAs
- Posted by Manuel Sánchez Ruiz
- On October 15, 2020
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Microchip, a global leader in the manufacture of FPGAs for Military and Space use has planned to release intermediate quality levels FPGAs for New Space projects. This will allow a reduction in cost of the component and lead time on FPGAs.
What is a Parts Procurement Control Parts (PPCP)?
- Posted by Manuel Sánchez Ruiz
- On September 28, 2020
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PPCP defines the technical provisions and all the associated procedures for EEE parts, including all the engineering and quality assurance aspects. This allows to establish an homogeneity regarding parts quality and dependability during all project procurement phase.
PRODUCT ASSURANCE (PA) Support: What is and why it is important
- Posted by Manuel Sánchez Ruiz
- On September 28, 2020
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Product Assurance (PA) stands as a fundamental pillar. Product Assurance can be defined as the set of requirements that materials, processes and parts must comply to assure proper performance of the equipment during the mission lifetime. These rules are gathered in a PA Plan.
Introduction to Parts Selection for Space Applications
- Posted by Manuel Sánchez Ruiz
- On September 28, 2020
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Introduction to the five main criteria to be followed when selecting parts for a Space Project: Performance, Availability, Quality Level/Reliability, Lead Time...
Idiosyncrasy of International Space Markets
- Posted by Jose Luis Alvarez de Cienfuegos Gálvez
- On August 30, 2020
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IDIOSYNCRASY OF INTERNATIONAL SPACE MARKETS
Six decades have passed since the launch of the first artificial satellite by the USSR (Sputnik) and five decades since the landing of human beings on the Moon (Apollo project -USA-), two of the greatest landmarks of the space race that began in the shadow of the “Cold War” between the US and the USSR. After the conquest of the new world in the 16th century, this is considered a new turning point in the history of humanity that leads some authors to claim it as the beginning of a new period of history: The Space Age.
RAKON: High Reliability Radiation Tolerant COTS
- Posted by Manuel Padial Pérez
- On August 15, 2020
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XOs RK105 and VCXOs RK205 products specifically designed for New Space applications, have the following characteristics
What are COTS space components?
- Posted by doEEEt Media Group
- On August 11, 2020
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The drive to use COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) components in the space industry is growing since these parts allow to obtain higher performance at the system level, which is difficult to obtain using currently available space components. However, the use of COTS components has an inherent risk because of the lack of confidence in the traceability and the long-term performance of these parts as well as the new concerns affecting mostly this type of products (RoHS, counterfeit parts, long-term reliability, etc.).
What is a COTS grade capacitor?
- Posted by doEEEt Media Group
- On August 8, 2020
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COTS capacitor is produced using the same materials and processes as a standard commercial-grade product that is then “up-screened” using Mil-Spec drawings to provide a high reliability component