Decrease time to market and cost by using radiation-tolerant solutions

Microchip has announced a new MCU that combines specified radiation performance with the low-cost development associated with COTS devices. The AtmegaS64M1 meets the needs of NewSpace and other critical aerospace applications which require faster development and reduced costs. Traditionally, developing radiation-hardened systems for space applications has a history of long lead-times and high costs to achieve a high level of reliability for multi-year missions in a harsh environment. The device is the second 8-bit megaAVR MCU from the company that uses a development approach called COTS-to-radiation-tolerant. This approach takes a proven automotive-qualified device, such as this MCU, and creates pin-out compatible versions in high-reliability plastic and space-grade ceramic packages. The devices are designed to meet radiation tolerances.