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Radiation Testing Lab
The Applied Technical Services (ATS) Family of Companies stands at the forefront of the industry as a cutting-edge radiation testing lab. Our expert team tests a wide spectrum of electronic devices for their resistance to effects caused by radiation, successfully contributing to hundreds of traditional and new-space industry missions.
Sources of Radiation
Radiation in space comes from an array of sources, both manmade and natural. Nuclear power is the primary manmade source; its hazards threaten aerospace workers when trying to deploy space systems into Earth’s orbit. Natural sources consist of ultraviolet radiation, cosmic rays, solar particles, and solar wind events originating from the Sun. Protons and electrons inside the magnetosphere are also natural radiation sources.
Effects on Electronic Devices
Electronic device failure or complete malfunction can happen because of long-term deterioration of circuitry caused by space radiation. The device can suffer extensive damage due to either TID (total ionizing dose) effects or DDD (displacement damage dose) effects.
High-power electrical disturbances will disrupt a circuit’s operation and pose another threat to electronic devices. These are known as single event effects (SEE); they stem from protons or ions transferring energy through a semiconductor material.
Our Radiation Testing Lab
The ATS Family of Companies is a top provider of radiation testing services. Our company comprises a world-class team of engineers and scientists who follow strict regulations when approaching radiation testing services. Our specialized radiation testing lab allows us to evaluate electronic devices used in aerospace and nuclear applications to see if ionizing radiation will degrade electronic functionality.
Quality Standards and Protocols
We enforce quality standards and protocols to ensure our radiation testing lab services comply with specific requirements. ATS Family of Companies follows the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) test methods, standards, and guidelines when testing radiation effects on electronic devices. We have lab suitability for ASTM F1192, EIA/JESD57, ESCC 22900, ESCC 25100, and MIL-STD 750 and 883: TM 1017, 1019, 1020, 1021, 1023, 1080.
Radiation Testing Capabilities
We perform our testing in-house, some of which include neutron, prompt dose/flash x-ray capabilities; TID (total ionizing dose); device testing to MIL-STD 883 and MIL-STD-750; ELDRS (enhanced low dose radiation sensitivity) testing; and RLAT (radiation lot acceptance testing). We also carry out remote testing, some of which include heavy ion and proton SEEs and dose rate upset and latch-up. We used heavy ion facilities for over 200 hours throughout 2016 and more than 300 hours the following year. When considering who to go to for your next aerospace project launch, choose the ATS Family of Companies for all your radiation testing needs.
