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Deep Submicron Radiation Hardened Logic for Communications
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MICROELECTRONICS RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORP.4775 Centennial Avenue, Suite 130 Colorado Springs, CO -View profile »Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2009Title: Deep Submicron Radiation Hardened Logic for CommunicationsAgency / Branch: DOD / USAFContract: FA9453-09-M-0114Award Amount: $99,930.00
Abstract:
Micro-RDC will investigate scaling our 90nm Design-Hardened Structured ASIC (DH SASIC) to deep submicron (65nm, with considerations towards 45nm) feature sizes, enabling the design and fabrication of high-performance digital integrated circuits for satellite communications systems, especially for Transformational Satellites (TSATs). To make our planned DH ASICs affordable we will design a family of base arrays on a Multi-Project-Wafer (MPW) reticle that are single reticle Via-layer programmable, for fabrication at a trusted foundry. These concepts enable cost sharing with other designs on the same reticle. We also plan to design a lot qualification coupon on our reticle so that flight-level silicon qualification of all designs on the reticle can be accomplished on a lot basis, providing flight-silicon qualification cost sharing with other designs on the same reticle. During the Phase I program Micro-RDC will identify the performance characteristics of a 65nm DH SASIC, investigate reliability risks associated with scaling, identify any radiation hardness concerns regarding our existing design-hardened cell/macro library, identify the extent of any software revisions needed regarding the development of a 65nm DH SASIC, investigate macro functions needed by communications satellite IC designers and then propose a family of 65nm DH SASIC base arrays appropriate for Single Reticle-MPW fabrication. BENEFIT: This effort will investigate the feasibility of developing a deep-submicron (65nm, with considerations for 45nm) Design-Hardened Structured ASIC technology. Due to the novel concepts envisioned for fabrication, it is a very affordable design vehicle, making it useful for many applications and markets, from commercial IC prototyping to the development of high-performance flight-qualified design-hardened integrated circuits for military and aerospace applications. IC designers will find it to be a preferred platform, especially for complex designs that require more than one design iteration.Small Business Information at Submission:MICROELECTRONICS RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORP.
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Award Information
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Agency: Department of Defense |
Branch: Air Force |
Award ID: 93114 |
Program Year/Program: 2009 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: F083-204-0965 |
Solicitation Year: N/A |
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A |
Solicitation Number: N/A |