Microchip Announces Space-Qualified COTS-Based Radiation-Hardened Power Converters
Expansion of SA50-120 family introduces qualified 100V and 120V bus systems for space applications
New Delhi, February 24, 2021 – As reliance on communication and weather satellites grows and space research expands in scope and mission, new technology is required to help speed spaceflight system design and production. Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announced the expansion of its SA50-120 power converter family with nine new units based on its Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) technology. This technology provides developers with space-qualified power converters that help to minimize risk and lower development costs.