Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Ross Bannatyne
UK Gov to fund space-based solar power stations, but are they feasible?
Recently, the UK government has provided £3 million in funding for the development of space-based solar power stations, but while this may sound like an interesting path to renewable energy, it is not without many challenges. What is a space-based power station, what has the government announced, and are space-based systems really worth it? What is a space-based solar power station? A space-based solar power station, as the name suggests, is a solar power plant located in space.
A MEMS Plasma Switch for Energy Harvesting Devices
Energy harvesting devices are a big application area, especially for some of the more sophisticated technologies that are coming out―for example, electronic textiles (e-textiles). This is where energy harvesting devices harness the movement of the user, which in turn enables the different monitoring devices within the garment to be continuously powered. But this one example and there are many more like it, especially across the wearable and flexible electronics sectors.
Enabling infrared systems in UASs through SWaP optimization
Ross Bannatyne VORAGO Technologies Unmanned aerial system (UAS) platforms continue to reduce their size, weight, and power consumption (SWaP) and enhance their performance and functionality. These improvements are enabled by a new generation of sensing technology; one example is integration of high-performance infrared (IR) imaging systems onto reduced-scale aircraft. Infrared (IR) systems measure thermal radiation to create images.
How the NFL is Using IoT - Football and the Internet of Things
Autumn, for many sports fanatics, signifies the return of American football to collegiate and professional arenas. In these arenas, athletes duke it out. Since the inception of televised athletics, sports adopted the technology. While it may seem unusual, the National Football League (NFL) adopted the Internet of Things (IoT).
The Convergence of Traditional and New Space Electronics Solutions
A hybrid approach allows a design team to implement a rad-hard functional base in conjunction with the latest state-of-the-art COTS technologies. Before the boom in consumer electronics products such as gaming, cellphones, wearables, and the internet of things (IoT), there was once a time when the government/military electronics segment consumed a significant percentage of the semiconductor industry’s output.
Mitigating Space Radiation Effects on Integrated Circuits
The VORAGO Technologies VA10820 microcontroller is radiation-hardened for use in satellites and other extreme radiation environments. There are different types of radiation particles present in space that can degrade, disrupt, or destroy the operation of semiconductor devices, such as integrated circuit (ICs).
Tackling high-temperature data acquisition and processing platform development
Designers of electronic systems that are specified for operation up to 200?C face challenges as state-of-the-art components that operate at such extreme temperatures are not often readily available. Typically, designers will select automotive / industrial grade components and up-screen them to select outliers that they are confident will operate at high temperature. This is of course not without risk, but is often the only feasible option.
Radiation testing of CMOS devices required for space use
Rad-hard microcontrollers are processed using a hardening technique that immunizes the device from latch-up and enables full operation of the device while a total ionizing dose is accumulated up to 300 krad (Si). Rad-hard devices also should include an error detection and correction (EDAC) subsystem and scrub engine to address single-event upsets (SEUs) in memory. Dual-interlocked cell (DICE) latches are also implemented to prevent SEUs in logic.
Taking radiation-hardened electronics to new heights
On 19 February 2017, the SpaceX CRS-10 cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) blasted off on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Inside is an important piece of experimental electronics that could change the way we design radiation-hardened (rad-hard) systems, powered by ARM and Vorago Technologies.
Advanced plastic packages break heat barrier, key for high-reliability and aerospace applications
Engineers have traditionally opted for ceramic packages when choosing integrated circuits (ICs) for high-reliability applications such as aerospace. Ceramic is a proven solution in extreme temperature applications, in applications where many temperature cycles are likely to trigger thermal expansion effects and when a hermetic package is required. Avionics, space, and downhole electronics typically use integrated circuits in ceramic packages or die-based assemblies.
The challenges and evolution of CubeSat electronics
One of the most interesting growth applications to emerge in the field of embedded controls in recent years is the small satellite. While 'terrestrially-focused' embedded engineers have been riding the IoT wave, a growing number of engineers have been pitting their wits against the forces of the galaxy by designing embedded systems that operate in small satellites orbiting the earth. There are a few different categories of small satellite types based on weight, but the most popular is the CubeSat.
Hertzbleed - A new side-channel power analysis attack
A new vulnerability has been discovered in modern Intel and AMD CPUs that allows an attacker to obtain secrete keys by analysing the power consumption from the target CPU. Why are side-channel attacks problematic, how does Hertzbleed work, and is it a real threat? Why are side-channel attacks problematic? When it comes to hacking a device, there are many routes an attacker can use.
Design considerations for harsh environment embedded systems
Designing embedded systems that operate reliably in harsh environments presents a unique set of challenges. Consumer electronics products such as cellphones can withstand drops, knocks and some models can now be submerged in water and still operate. Impressive indeed, but still child’s play compared to operating 5 km down an oil well or orbiting earth in a satellite.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Ross
Contact Ross, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack