The Applied Technical Services (ATS) Family of Companies offers extensive TID radiation testing services. Space radiation can profoundly undermine the reliability and functionality of an electronic device and, therefore, the mission. This class of effects occurs over time and leads to malfunction or failure in satellites, landers, space probes, rockets, and other equipment.
TID Radiation Effects
Total ionizing dose (TID) is a prominent effect on electronic devices exposed to radiation in space. When the device comes into contact with ionizing radiation for an extended period, the transistor’s leakage currents can increase, and the threshold voltages and sub-threshold slopes can change. The TID can cause component failure or complete malfunction if it is high enough.
Electronic Devices Can Suffer From:
- Threshold shift
- Increased device power consumption
- Increased device leakage
- Decreased functionality
- Timing changes
Why TID Radiation Testing is Necessary
This testing is necessary to determine a component’s susceptibility to the effects of TID radiation. This testing aims to find the parameter variations over the total dose and determine the threshold at which component performance does not meet the mission requirements.Furthermore, radiation effects on space electronics can be detrimental to technology manufacturers. Failure or complete malfunction because of TID jeopardizes a mission and puts lives at risk. Properly evaluating electronics before a mission begins can mitigate the impact of TID radiation.
Why TID Radiation Testing is Necessary
The ATS Family of Companies is a top provider of radiation testing services. Our company comprises a world-class team of technicians 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.
Our TID Radiation Testing Services
We calculate the amount of total ionizing dose radiation in electronic devices by determining the different types of exposure. After discovering the types of exposure to which devices are most susceptible, technicians can figure out how to protect the device from radiation effects. Throughout many rounds of design changes and retesting, the manufacturer will eventually reach a point in which their electronic device is adequately radiation-hardened (rad-hard). The rad-hard electronic can then enter a space radiation environment with confidence that it will operate with the highest quality possible and not be subject to risks.
Radiation Testing Lab Capabilities
- MIL-STD 750 and MIL-STD 883
- TM 1080
- TM 1023
- TM 1021
- TM 1020
- TM 1019
- TM 1017
- ESCC 25100
- ESCC 22900
- EIA/JESD57
- ASTM F1192
Quality Assurance
The ATS Family of Companies is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited organization. We ensure that our facilities and lab services meet all the requirements and standards of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) when testing for TID radiation effects on electronics. Whether your company manufactures semiconductors or satellites, we will be sure to provide you with an affordable and convenient solution to your aerospace issues. Contact us today!
