Importance of Alert and Obsolescence Management on Space Projects

Posted by Manuel Sánchez Ruiz
On February 25, 2022
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The early identification of parts affected by an alert is important to avoid the use of that part in the design if an alternative is available. In the case the part has already been procured, it is important to know about the alert to see which solutions are available or the specific impact of the alert on our application.

EEE Components, ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

Radiation Sensitive Technologies and EEE Parts

Posted by Juanjo Medina
On September 28, 2020
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For a better understanding, the information is split into 3 points that represent the different radiation mechanisms which affect an electronic component, giving a brief introduction of each as well as presenting a summary table of technologies and effects.

EEE Components, ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

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.

ACTIVES, EEE Components

Factors for selecting an OpAmp for Space Applications

Posted by Manuel Sánchez Ruiz
On April 20, 2020
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Operational Amplifiers (OpAmp) are widely used components on any electronic equipment nowadays, and of course, this includes Space applications. However, the particularities of this business make that not any component is suitable for this market segment.

Alter Technology Services

Product Assurance Support

Posted by Guillermo Largaespada
On April 5, 2020
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The activity of product assurance (PA) support performed by Alter technology engineers is being more and more demanded and appreciated by space customers due to the high level of mastering required on components technology knowledge, space requirement/environment understanding, failure mode mechanism, data accessibility/analysis/assessment, margin and derating rules, testing at component/board/equipment level…