EEVblog #897 - Radiation Effects On Space Electronics

Dave talks with Karsten Becker from PT Scientists about radiation in space and it's effect on electronics and the design challenges involved for space probes, satellites, and cubesats.
The Van Allen belt and types of cosmic radiation.
What are "radiation hardened" components?
What are "Space Grade" components?

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