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Supporting Safety Requirements from RTL Exploration Through Implementation in Semiconductor Devices (Politecnico di Torino, Synopsys)
By Technical Paper Link - 12 May, 2026 - Comments: 0

A new technical paper, "Early Functional Safety and PPA evaluation for faster digital design development," was published by researchers at Politecnico di Torino and Synopsys. Abstract "The use of semiconductor devices in safety-critical applications is increasing in both volume and complexity. Applications in markets such as automotive, data centers, and aerospace have dependability requi... » read more

Airbus A320 Recall: Rethinking Fault Testing In Aerospace
By Marc Witteman - 08 Jan, 2026 - Comments: 0

Fault injection is usually discussed in the context of security, where adversaries deliberately induce faults to bypass protections or extract sensitive information. In safety engineering, by contrast, faults are often treated as rare, random events driven by natural or environmental factors. The recent Airbus A320 recall is a good example of how a primarily safety incident can still benefit fr... » read more

Potential Of SnO2-x FETs for Radiation-Tolerant Electronics (KNU et al.)
By Technical Paper Link - 23 Dec, 2025 - Comments: 0

A new technical paper titled "Effects of Proton Radiation on Tin Oxide: Implications for Space Electronics" was published by researchers at Kyungpook National University and Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute. Abstract "This study examines the effects of 5 MeV proton irradiation, applied at fluences of 1 × 1011, 1 × 1012, 1 × 1013, and 1 × 1014 cm−2, on 20 nm thick SnO2-x th... » read more

Overview Of Radiation Dose During X-ray Inspection Of Electronics
By Nordson Test And Inspection - 09 Dec, 2025 - Comments: 0

X-ray imaging of semiconductor and electronic devices is an invaluable tool; enabling non-invasive sub-surface inspection, identification of defects and measurement of critical dimensions. Figure 1 shows a schematic and description of a typical X-ray inspection system for electronics and semiconductor devices. Unfortunately, semiconductor devices are sensitive to sustained radiation dose, which... » read more

Accelerating High-Lift Aerodynamics: Automated Meshing for CFD Excellence
By Cadence - 03 Dec, 2025 - Comments: 0

High-lift aerodynamic prediction plays a crucial role in optimizing aircraft performance during takeoff and landing. Yet, capturing the intricacies of boundary layer separation, wake formation, and vortex interactions remains a formidable challenge in computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Learn how to address these hurdles with advanced, automated mesh generation tailored for high-fidelity simula... » read more

Raising The Bar In Mission-Critical Verification
By Siemens EDA - 09 Oct, 2025 - Comments: 0

The 2024 Siemens EDA and Wilson Research Group Functional Verification Study provides an in-depth analysis of current trends in FPGA design and verification, with a particular focus on the aerospace and defense (A&D) sector. The study highlights the increasing complexity of FPGA designs driven by factors such as embedded processors, asynchronous clock domains, and stringent security and saf... » read more

Rethinking Chip Reliability For Harsh Conditions
By Gregory Haley - 10 Jun, 2025 - Comments: 0

As semiconductors push into environments once considered untenable, reliability expectations are being redefined. From the vacuum of space and the inside of jet engines to deep industrial automation and electrified drivetrains, chips now must endure extreme temperature swings, corrosive atmospheres, mechanical vibration, radiation, and unpredictable power cycles, all while delivering increasing... » read more

Security Risks Mount For Aerospace, Defense Applications
By Liz Allan - 12 May, 2025 - Comments: 1

Supply chain and hardware security vulnerabilities affect all industries, but they pose additional risks for the defense sector. Over-manufacturing and re-manufacturing allow chips from friendly nations to end up in the weapons of adversaries. And side-channel attacks such as power analysis or fault injection, as well as internet-based distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, provide a mea... » read more

Extra Safety Measures Needed For Aerospace ICs
By Liz Allan - 01 May, 2025 - Comments: 0

Aerospace safety requirements and standards vary depending on whether a spacecraft is manned or unmanned, and how crucial the mission is. The defense contractors designing these spacecraft take various approaches to functional safety based on how critical a component is for the mission to succeed. While losing a few images during an Earth-bound observation may not matter, losing a satellite ... » read more

Stakes Are High For Aerospace, Defense IC Designs
By Liz Allan - 03 Apr, 2025 - Comments: 0

Chips destined for the skies or armed forces need extra everything. They require higher layers of abstraction to simulate all the moving parts in the field, high-reliability testing for harsh environments, in addition to system-level test. They also need radiation-hardening and ceramic materials for space, extra safety layers, and advanced security techniques. As in the automotive sector, th... » read more

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