Microchip Technology announces that its JAN transistor portfolio has passed testing and meets military ELDRS (Enhanced Low Dose Radiation Sensitivity) requirements, including MIL-STD-750, Test Method 1019 and specifications such as MIL-PRF-19500/255, /291, /355, /376 and /391.
These military-grade transistors have been manufactured to withstand various levels of radiation exposure and are part of the Joint Army Navy (JAN) designation system, which is used to select components for military applications. These designations ensure that electronic components used in critical military and aerospace applications can function reliably in environments with intense radiation.
JAN transistor designations
• JANSE transistors (30 Krad): withstand up to 30 Krad per unit dose of absorbed radiation
• JANSK transistors (50 Krad): withstand higher levels of radiation, up to 50 Krad
• JANSU transistors (100 Krad): the most resistant to radiation, up to 100 Krad
Microchip, with 60 years of experience in the aerospace and defense market, has specialized facilities for manufacturing and testing semiconductors for these sectors. The company's factory in Ennis, Ireland, is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to testing and reliability in accordance with MIL-PRF-19500.
Microchip's Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA facility is DLA certified and has the capability to perform ELDRS testing in accordance with MIL-STD-750, Test Method 1019. Microchip provides customers with the flexibility to perform testing according to the Radiation Hardness Assurance (RHA) level depending on the program requirements for the components and the final application.
“Thanks to the rigorous testing we conduct at our Ennis and Lawrence facilities, our products are certified to operate with high levels of performance and reliability in harsh environments,” said Leon Gross, vice president of Microchip’s Discrete Products Group. “We are committed to developing and manufacturing products that simplify the design process and meet our customers’ requirements. Microchip was the first company to supply radiation-resistant bipolar junction transistors with an appropriate total ionization dose; we are now working closely with the DLA to conduct ELDRS characterization testing.”.
Microchip offers a broad portfolio of high-reliability solutions designed for the aerospace and defense market, including both radiation-tolerant (RT) and radiation-resistant (RH) products: microcontrollers, FPGAs, Ethernet PHYs, power devices, RF products, timing solutions, and discrete components ranging from bare circuits to system modules. Microchip also offers a wide range of QPL components to better serve its customers. For more information on Microchip's aerospace and defense solutions, please visit the website.
Resources and support
The new JAN transistor families are supported by comprehensive analysis, test reports and detailed data sheets.
Pricing and Availability:
The JANSE (30 Krad), JANSK (50 Krad), and JANSU (100 Krad) transistor families are now available. For more information and to purchase, contact a Microchip sales representative or authorized distributor, or visit the Microchip Sales and Customer Service website at www.microchipdirect.com.
