The Applied Technical Services (ATS) Family of Companies provides radiation testing services to ensure electronic equipment used in aerospace is reliable. With state-of-the-art environments that replicate the effects of space radiation, we can evaluate the risks an aerospace product might face before it even launches.
Why Radiation Testing Services Are Needed
When met with space radiation, electronic equipment has the potential to malfunction, sometimes resulting in total failure of satellites, rockets, and space probes. Even the sturdiest of space systems will suffer over time due to the cumulative effects of total ionizing dose (TID) and displacement damage dose (DDD). Though they can endure the effects of degradation for some time, the protons and electrons will eventually force electronic components to lose functionality. Single event effects (SEEs), a more sudden and violent type of radiation stimulus, can also prove destructive and increase the risks involved in a mission.
There are ways to alleviate these risks. Before being sent into harsh radiation environments, electrical equipment should undergo proper evaluation. Radiation testing services exist to check the reliability of space electronics. This method of testing evaluates the functionality of integrated circuits and components. Furthermore, radiation testing verifies the quality of electrical equipment and operating systems used in these harsh environments (space, military applications, and nuclear power industries).
Types of Qualification Testing
Vendors of electronic equipment used in harsh radiation environments are required to undergo a number of qualifying tests. Each test varies depending on the device and its application. For example, one type of test in the aerospace industry is known as radiation hardness assurance (RHA). Manufacturers need to verify two characteristics before electronics may meet quality standard requirements—first, component irradiation, and second, the electronic test capacity.
Why the ATS Family of Companies Is Your Preferred Provider
The ATS Family of Companies is a leading provider of aerospace radiation testing. We are staffed by a world-renowned team of engineers and scientists who follow strict Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) methods when approaching radiation testing services. We offer turn-key test solutions: from assisting with RFPs to delivering final data analysis and reports. Our team designs all of the fixtures, hardware, and software needed for radiation testing. Additionally, we perform testing both in-house and remotely.
Clients can be confident that the ATS Family of Companies will meet their quality standards. With a wide range of radiation testing services at an affordable cost, we are the perfect solution for not only commercial industries but government contractors as well.
