Space
High reliability, radiation-hardened power and RF solutions for satellites and space exploration
High reliability, harsh environment exposure, and extended system lifetime requirements – power electronics for space applications must be able to withstand the extremes of radiation, shock, vibration, and temperature. Space mission profiles demand radiation-hardened (rad hard) power conversion and RF solutions that reliably support application needs, such as:
- Satellite bus electrical power systems (EPS)
- Power distribution units (PDU)
- DC-DC converters
- RF communications
- Satellite payload
- DC-DC converters
- RF communications
Explore our infographic below and learn more about Infineon's space-level portfolio:
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Satellite Bus
HiRel MOSFET
IR HiRel was the first manufacturer to offer rad hard power MOSFETs for space in 1987. Our broad rad hard MOSFET portfolio offers a range of hermetic packaging options screened to MIL-PRF-19500 JANS level and available as QPLs.
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Satellite Bus
DC-DC converter
IR HiRel offers a large portfolio of space-level rad hard PCB and hermetic, hybrid DC-DC converters.
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Satellite Bus
Power IC
Engineered to complement our rad hard MOSFETs, IR HiRel’s rad hard high voltage, high speed power MOSFET and IGBT drivers are rated at 100krad TID with available gate drive supply range up to 20V.
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Satellite Bus
Schottky & Rectifier
IR HiRel’s portfolio includes high-reliability, hermetically packaged Schottky and ultra-fast rectifiers.
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Satellite Bus
Solid State Relay
IR HiRel’s solid state relay (SSR) portfolio includes rad hard single, dual and octal devices in hermetically sealed packages and tested up to 100kRads(Si) total ionizing dose.
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Satellite Bus
Power control module
Fixed and adjustable, IR HiRel offers industry-standard hermetically packaged linear voltage regulators available as SMDs.
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Payload
HiRel MOSFET
IR HiRel is a leader in radiation-hardened (rad hard) power MOSFETs, being the first manufacturer to offer rad hard power MOSFETs for space in 1985.
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Payload
DC-DC converter
IR HiRel offers a large portfolio of space-level rad hard PCB and hermetic, hybrid DC-DC converters.
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Payload
Power IC
Engineered to complement our rad hard MOSFETs, IR HiRel’s rad hard high voltage, high speed power MOSFET and IGBT drivers are rated at 100krad TID with available gate drive supply range up to 20V.
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Payload
Schottky & Rectifier
IR HiRel’s portfolio includes high-reliability, hermetically packaged Schottky and ultra-fast rectifiers.
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Payload
Solid State Relay
IR HiRel’s solid state relay (SSR) portfolio includes rad hard single, dual and octal devices in hermetically sealed packages and tested up to 100kRads(Si) total ionizing dose.
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Payload
Power control module
Fixed and adjustable, IR HiRel offers industry-standard hermetically packaged linear voltage regulators available as SMDs.
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RF Communications
Microwave transistor & diode (Satellite Bus)
Infineon’s well known and widely used microwave (MW) transistors, and Schottky and PIN diodes are offered as high-reliability devices in hermetically sealed packages with component screening according to space industry needs.
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RF Communications
Microwave transistor & diode (Payload)
Infineon’s well known and widely used microwave (MW) transistors, and Schottky and PIN diodes are offered as high-reliability devices in hermetically sealed packages with component screening according to space industry needs.
Our products and solutions are engineered for optimal performance and longevity in extreme environmental conditions, including exposure to severe ionizing radiation in space. Infineon’s rad hard power conversion and RF solutions are part of virtually every spacecraft in flight today. Our unique high-reliability portfolio spans rad hard MOSFETs, standard and custom rad hard DC-DC hybrid converters, space-grade custom PCB power supplies and rad hard microwave transistors and diodes. Together with our IR HiRel subsidiary, we offer global customers a wide selection of high-reliability, rad hard solutions qualified to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and European Space Agency (ESA) standards.
Our products are flight-proven under space radiation conditions across thousands of programs worldwide, from space satellite buses to space exploration vehicles and more. Customers count on Infineon and IR HiRel for our demonstrated track record of high-reliability products, portfolio longevity, and long-term commitment to space.
Whether you’re designing space exploration vehicles, or communications, navigation, and imaging satellites, we shoulder the design and process complexities of radiation-hardened power electronics, so you can work smarter and focus on your core strengths. Reduce your design risk and ensure mission success with our rad hard space power and RF solutions.
