Radiation Test - RADLAB

Radiation effects, both ionizing and non-ionizing, are critical factors influencing the reliability of equipment and systems in space. Beyond aerospace, radiation testing is increasingly essential for fields such as avionics, high-energy physics, automotive, nuclear industries, and more. Radiation exposure can degrade electronic, electrical, and electromechanical (EEE) components, leading to malfunctions or even complete failure. These effects depend on various factors, including radiation type (e.g., gamma, heavy ions, protons), device technology, manufacturing lot, and operational conditions. 

ALTER offers industry-leading in-house radiation testing services, covering all aspects from sample preparation to test reporting. 

• Modeling and evaluating space radiation environments. 
• Conducting radiation analysis at the component level. 
• Performing shielding calculations. 
• Developing radiation test procedures and plans. 
• Comprehensive radiation testing (sample preparation, programming, and board development). 
• Predicting in-orbit SEU and error rates. 
• Supporting radiation risk mitigation strategies.

Our state-of-the-art laboratory, RADLAB, is certified to perform total ionizing dose (TID) gamma radiation testing with precision and reliability. Key features include: 

• Certifications: DLA-MIL Laboratory Suitability, ISO/IEC 17025 accredited. 
• Testing Range: Low to high dose rates (>100 Krad (Si)/h). 
• Capabilities: Static and dynamic biasing, remote condition monitoring. 
• Facilities: Panoramic, cell, and pool Co60 radiation sources. 
• Coverage for annealing and accelerated aging conditions. 
• Large testing area for multiple simultaneous experiments.

Our expertise in heavy ions testing addresses a variety of single event effects (SEEs), such as: 

• Single Event Upset (SEU) 
• Single Event Transient (SET) 
• Single Event Latch-Up (SEL) 
• Single Event Snap-Back (SESB) 
• Single Event Burn-Out (SEB) 
• Single Event Gate Rupture (SEGR) 
• Single Event Functional Interrupt (SEFI) 

We also offer specialized testing services, including: 

• Proton Testing: SEE and displacement damage. 
• Laser Testing and Pre-Qualification Activities: Cf252. 
• Neutron Testing: Accelerated Soft Error Testing (ASER). 

Specialists in all aspects of EEE component engineering, procurement and testing of all electronic components types and systems for high reliability applications.

ALTER specializes in creating custom radiation test plans tailored to your unique requirements. Our comprehensive services include: 

• Extensive electrical parameter testing (DC, AC, and functional). 
• Component selection support through our proprietary platform, doEEEt. 
• Detailed Radiation Reports with graphical plots, performance analysis, and conclusions. 

With over 30 years of experience, ALTER has conducted more than 1000 radiation test campaigns for ESA and other major commercial space programs. We are proud to contribute to global advancements in space technology. 

Our robust quality management system and certifications include: 

• UNE-EN 9100:2010 (Aerospace & Defense Quality Management). 
• UNE-EN-ISO 9001:2008 (General Quality Management Requirements). 
• UNE-EN-ISO/IEC 17025:2005 (Calibration & Testing Standards). 
• UNE-EN-ISO 14001 (Environmental Management). 
• UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17065:2012 (Product Conformance
• Evaluation). 
• ISO 17205. 
• DLA-MIL Laboratory Suitability. 

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