Micross introduces a next-generation nuclear event detector built to shield satellites, aircraft, and weapons platforms from radiation.
Micross has launched a new radiation detection device aimed at protecting critical electronics during nuclear events.The company announced the commercial release of its Standard-Performance Nuclear Event Detector , or NED, positioning it as a faster and more sensitive alternative to legacy designs still used across defense and aerospace systems .
The new detector targets platforms where electronic failure is not an option. These include aircraft, unmanned aerial systems, military satellites, missile platforms, and ground vehicles operating in extreme radiation environments.Micross says the device delivers major gains in sensitivity, response speed, and system efficiency while reducing size, weight, and power demands.Faster nuclear event responseThe Standard-Performance NED introduces a redesigned architecture that departs sharply from decades-old nuclear detection approaches.Instead of relying on external line drivers, the device integrates differential drivers and receivers directly on the chip.This integration removes the need for additional board components. It also reduces shielding requirements and overall system latency.According to Micross, delays caused by external circuitry can double response times in older systems.The detector achieves more than twice the radiation dose-rate sensitivity of traditional designs. It also cuts response times by over 50 percent under high-dose conditions. At elevated overdrive levels, response times fall into the 3 to 5 nanosecond range.Advances in Micross’ internally designed PIN diode and integrated circuit architecture drive these improvements. The result is faster detection of prompt-dose radiation events and quicker system-level protection.Built for defense platformsMicross manufactures the Standard-Performance NED in the United States. Its custom ASIC is produced by Jazz Semiconductor Trusted Foundry, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tower Semiconductor and a U.S. Department of Defense Category 1B trusted supplier.“Jazz Semiconductor Trusted Foundry is pleased to support the commercial launch of Micross’ critically important Standard-Performance NED,” said Scott Jordan, President of JSTF.“This program reflects our commitment to providing trusted ASIC manufacturing for advanced defense and aerospace technologies.”Micross designed the device as a commercial off-the-shelf solution. It allows defense contractors to integrate nuclear event detection without long custom-development cycles.The company plans to offer extended temperature and MIL-PRF-38534 Class H versions later this year.The new detector supports extreme operating conditions. It survives total radiation doses up to one million rads and operates through dose rates reaching billions of rads per second.It also tolerates high neutron exposure and functions across a temperature range from –67°F to +257°F.Its compact 44-pin surface-mount package supports tighter system layouts. Integrated differential signaling improves noise immunity while lowering power consumption.“Micross’ next-generation NED delivers faster, more compact, and more reliable nuclear event detection,” said John Santini, Chief Technology Officer, Micross Components.“By applying modern design techniques to proven building blocks, this device significantly outperforms decades-old legacy solutions and provides greater protection for critical electronics.”The Standard-Performance NED is available now in limited quantities.Micross expects full production later this year, with options to customize sensitivity, response time, and form factor for specific missions.
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