Our Technology

Alphacore uses advanced radiation-hardening approaches to ensure reliable microelectronic performance under harsh environments. Our hardening techniques include: 

• Radiation hardening by (fabrication) process selection: porting to a process that provides better radiation tolerance
• Radiation hardening by circuit architecture selection: circuit topologies are carefully selected to provide the best possible inherent hardness
• Radiation hardening by design (RHBD): applying RHBD techniques in design and/or layout

Why Protect from Radiation?

Semiconductor circuit structures are particularly prone to radiation damage due to shrinking device dimensions and increasing density of structures in electronic systems. Commercially available sub-micron designs are generally not suitable for long term operation in radiation environments without significant heavy shielding.  

The design team at Alphacore has extensive expertise in designing circuitry that is resistant to the effects of these phenomena. 

Alphacore’s meticulous radiation-hardening by design (RHBD) approach and careful component selection ensures the radiation hardness you’ll require for your project timeline, and guarantees successful operation of your devices.