Space

Device functionality is prone to damage from the harsh environment in space, and radiation shielding adds unwanted mass to spacecrafts. Therefore, radiation tolerant and radiation hardened electronic components are crucial for applications in space. 

Alphacore can develop solutions for space-based applications such as:

• RF solutions for remote sensing and communications in space 
• Imaging solutions for space-based defense, navigation and surveillance 
• Power Management solutions for spacecrafts and satellites, including nanosatellites 

Nuclear Energy and Power Plant Monitoring

Alphacore offers CMOS image sensors and cameras for nuclear reactor monitoring and maintenance, a highly sought-after alternative to the traditional CRT cameras. The high radiation tolerance and high-resolution imaging capability of Alphacore’s imaging solutions can greatly benefit inspection, verification or repair services for nuclear power plants. 

• The cameras can operate at extremely high temperatures and tolerate high total dose of radiation, enabling users to cut down on maintenance and reduce replacement needs, as well as cost and downtime
• The superior images that can be captured by Alphacore’s sensors can also contribute to improvements in quality control services such as fuel monitoring and safety control
• Limitations of CRT cameras, such as higher maintenance costs and damaged image capture due to burn-in sensitivity, lag and over-exposure, can be avoided