BAE Systems' Endura Processor Proves Radiation Hardness for Demanding Space Missions

BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated that its Endura system-on-chip processor can operate reliably in both natural space radiation environments and the most extreme strategic radiation conditions a critical milestone for any processor targeting military and national security space applications. This achievement positions the Endura SoC as a high-performance, radiation-tolerant computing solution for spacecraft and satellites operating in some of the harshest environments imaginable.

The Endura SoC is built on BAE Systems' proprietary radiation-hardened 45 nanometer technology, developed in partnership with GlobalFoundries and manufactured at GF's secure facility in Malta, New York a trusted domestic US semiconductor fab. Using a commercial silicon-on-insulator platform as its foundation, the chip brings together proven ASIC design methods with a qualified library of advanced capabilities, allowing it to deliver the reliability demanded by mission-critical aerospace and defense programs while remaining more compact, power-efficient, and cost-effective than traditional radiation-hardened solutions. The use of commercial foundry technology is a notable design choice, as it keeps costs manageable without compromising survivability in radiation-intense environments.

From a performance standpoint, the Endura ...