NASA LogoNTRSNTRS - NASA Technical Reports ServerSearchmore_vertCollectionsAboutNewsHelpLogin Back to ResultsDevelopment of Electronics for Low-Temperature Space MissionsElectronic systems that are capable of operating at cryogenic temperatures will be needed for many future NASA space missions, including deep space probes and spacecraft for planetary surface exploration. In addition to being able to survive the harsh deep space environment, low-temperature electronics would help improve circuit performance, increase system efficiency, and reduce payload development and launch costs. Terrestrial applications where components and systems must operate in low-temperature environments include cryogenic instrumentation, superconducting magnetic energy storage, magnetic levitation transportation systems, and arctic exploration. An ongoing research and development project for the design, fabrication, and characterization of low-temperature electronics and supporting technologies at NASA Glenn Research Center focuses on efficient power systems capable of surviving in and exploiting the advantages of low-temperature environments. Supporting technologies include dielectric and insulating materials, semiconductor devices, passive power components, optoelectronic devices, and packaging and integration of the developed components into prototype flight hardware. An overview of the project is presented, including a description of the test facilities, a discussion of selected data from component testing, and a presentation of ongoing research activities being performed in collaboration with various organizations.Document ID20010019001Acquisition SourceGlenn Research CenterDocument TypePreprint (Draft being sent to journal)AuthorsPatterson, Richard L.*(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)*Hammoud, Ahmad*(DYNACS Engineering Co., Inc. Brook Park, OH United States)*Dickman, John E.*(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)*Gerber, Scott S.*(DYNACS Engineering Co., Inc. Brook Park, OH United States)*Overton, Eric*(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)*Date AcquiredSeptember 7, 2013Publication DateJanuary 1, 2001Subject CategoryElectronics And Electrical EngineeringReport/Patent NumberNASA/TM-2001-210235NAS 1.15:210235E-12354Meeting InformationMeeting: European Workshop: Low Temperature ElectronicsLocation: NoordwijkCountry: NetherlandsStart Date: June 21, 2000End Date: June 23, 2000Sponsors:European Space AgencyFunding Number(s)PROJECT: RTOP 755-A4-12Distribution LimitsPublicCopyrightWork of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.Available DownloadsNameType20010019001.pdfSTIcloud_downloadcontent_copyvisibilityRelated RecordsThere are no records associated with this record.visibility_offNo Preview Available
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