Microchip Technology announces that its JAN transistor portfolio has undergone testing and qualification to meet Military-Standard Enhanced Low Dose Radiation Sensitivity (ELDRS) requirements, including MIL-STD-750, Test Method 1019, and MIL-PRF-19500/255, /291, /355, /376, and /391 specifications.
These military-grade JAN transistor are part of the Joint Army Navy (JAN) designation system, which specifies components purchased for military uses. They are made to resist different radiation exposure levels. These designations guarantee the reliable operation of electronic components in radiation-rich environments that are employed in vital military and aerospace applications.
Microchip Matching Rigorous Tests and Compliance Standards
In the United States, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) manages the global defense supply chain and works with suppliers to ensure high reliability of all the components that go into an end application.
Integral to the manufacturing process of components designed for military applications are rigorous tests and compliance standards that must be met to make it on the Quality Products List (QPL), which guarantees a certain level of reliability and streamlines the procurement process.
JAN Transistor Designations
- JANSE Transistors (30 Krad): Withstand up to 30 Krad per unit of absorbed radiation dose
- JANSK Transistors (50 Krad): Withstand higher levels of radiation, up to 50 Krad
- JANSU Transistors (100 Krad): The most radiation-resistant among these families, capable of enduring up to 100 Krad
With facilities dedicated to the production and testing of semiconductors for the aerospace and defense industries, Microchip has a 60-year history in these fields. The firm operates a reliable MIL-PRF-19500 screening and reliability testing facility at its fab in Ennis, Ireland.
The Lawrence, Massachusetts, fab of Microchip is DLA Certified and equipped to perform internal ELDRS in accordance with MIL-STD-750, Test Method 1019. Customers can choose to test to the specified Radiation Hardness Assurance (RHA) level from Microchip, based on the requirements of the program for the component and final application.
“Through rigorous in-house testing at our Ennis and Lawrence facilities, our products are certified to operate with high performance and high reliability in harsh environments,” said Leon Gross, vice president of Microchip’s discrete products group. “We are committed to developing and manufacturing products that ease the design process based on our customers’ specific requirements. Microchip was the first company to provide Total Ionizing Dose (TID) rated Radiation-Hardened Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs); now, we worked closely with the DLA to add testing for ELDRS characterization.”
For the aerospace and defense industries, Microchip offers a wide range of high-reliability products. These include discrete components ranging from bare die to system modules, power devices, RF products, Ethernet PHYs, Radiation-Tolerant (RT) and Radiation-Hardened (RH) MCUs, FPGAs, and timing solutions. To further assist its clients, Microchip provides a large selection of components on the QPL.
Pricing and Availability
The families of JANSE (30 Krad), JANSK (50 Krad) and JANSU (100 Krad) transistors are now available.
For additional information and to purchase, contact a Microchip sales representative, authorized worldwide distributor or visit Microchip’s Purchasing and Client Services website, www.microchipdirect.com.
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