Characterization of 16 bit microprocessors for space use
Abstract
A characterization program was performed on two bipolar and three MOS 16-bit microprocessor families in order to assess the advantages and disadvantages of high-performance 16-bit microprocessors for space applications. The program studies electrical, functional, and technological parameters, with special attention given to benchmark comparison and radiation hardness. One of the MOS microprocessors (the SPC 16/10) survived a total dose of 50 k rad (Si).
- Publication:
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9th Communications Satellite Systems Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982coss.conf..145M
- Keywords:
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- Airborne/Spaceborne Computers;
- Microprocessors;
- Radiation Damage;
- Semiconductor Devices;
- Electron Irradiation;
- Gamma Rays;
- Metal Oxide Semiconductors;
- Proton Irradiation;
- Radiation Hardening;
- System Failures;
- Spacecraft Instrumentation