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Low Temperature Electronics |
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In many future NASA missions (such
as deep-space exploration) high power electrical components and systems
must operate reliably and efficiently in environments where the
temperature range is extreme. NASA Glenn is working at the heart of
this uncharted area in
space and aeronautics, extending the temperature envelope for a suite
of
electronic systems by developing components and systems that provide
tolerance to hostile environments. The goals of the low temperature
electronics program are:
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Applications:Exposure and operation of electronic systems and devices in harsh environments, where cold temperatures are encountered, are anticipated in many applications. These include:
BenefitsPower electronics capable of low temperature operation will not only survive the harsh environments but may also provide several system benefits. Among these are:
R & D EffortsThe efforts are pursued by analyzing, designing, and evaluating components and systems; fabricating and demonstrating prototype circuits. Typical approaches that are adopted during the investigation are as follows:
Some of the major on-going R&D efforts that are being performed in-house are:
Abstracts
FacilitiesMajor research and test facilities exist at the NASA Glenn Research Center that can be utilized to carry out the activities of this program. These state-of-the-art facilities include:
CollaborationCoordination of the research and development efforts are implemented extensively with various partners. This collaboration involves:
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