Microchip Completes Radiation-Hardened Power MOSFET Family to MIL-PRF-19500/746 and Achieves JANSF 300 Krad Capability
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has announced the completion of its radiation-hardened (rad-hard) power MOSFETs family to the MIL-PRF-19500/746 specification and achieved JANSF qualification for its JANSF2N8587U3, 100V N-channel MOSFET to 300 Krad Total Ionizing Dose (TID).
The JANS series of rad-hard power devices features:
- Voltage ranges from 100-250V to 100 Krad TID
- Family expansion to higher Radiation Hardness Assurance levels
- Available in plastic and ceramic package options
- Low RDS(ON) and low total gate charge for improved energy efficiency
These MOSFETs serve as primary switching elements in power conversion circuits, including point-of-load converters, DC-DC converters, and motor drives, specifically designed for aerospace, defense, and spaceflight applications.
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) ha annunciato il completamento della sua famiglia di MOSFET di potenza rad-hard (resistenti alle radiazioni) conforme alla specifica MIL-PRF-19500/746 e ha ottenuto la qualificazione JANSF per il suo MOSFET N-channel da 100V JANSF2N8587U3, resistente a 300 Krad Dose Totale di Ionizzazione (TID).
La serie JANS di dispositivi di potenza rad-hard presenta:
- Intervalli di tensione da 100 a 250V con resistenza a 100 Krad TID
- Espansione della famiglia verso livelli superiori di Radiation Hardness Assurance
- Disponibile in package plastico e ceramico
- Bassa RDS(ON) e bassa carica totale del gate per una maggiore efficienza energetica
Questi MOSFET sono utilizzati come elementi di commutazione principali nei circuiti di conversione di potenza, inclusi convertitori point-of-load, convertitori DC-DC e azionamenti per motori, progettati specificamente per applicazioni aerospaziali, militari e spaziali.
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) ha anunciado la finalización de su familia de MOSFETs de potencia rad-hard (resistentes a la radiación) conforme a la especificación MIL-PRF-19500/746 y ha logrado la calificación JANSF para su MOSFET N-channel de 100V JANSF2N8587U3, resistente a 300 Krad Dosis Total de Ionización (TID).
La serie JANS de dispositivos de potencia rad-hard ofrece:
- Rangos de voltaje de 100 a 250V con resistencia a 100 Krad TID
- Expansión de la familia hacia niveles superiores de Radiation Hardness Assurance
- Disponible en empaques de plástico y cerámico
- Baja RDS(ON) y baja carga total de puerta para mejorar la eficiencia energética
Estos MOSFETs funcionan como elementos principales de conmutación en circuitos de conversión de potencia, incluyendo convertidores point-of-load, convertidores DC-DC y accionamientos de motores, diseñados específicamente para aplicaciones aeroespaciales, de defensa y espaciales.
Microchip Technology (나스닥: MCHP)는 MIL-PRF-19500/746 규격에 부합하는 방사선 경화(rad-hard) 전력 MOSFET 제품군을 완성했으며, 300 Krad 총 이온화 선량(TID)에 대해 JANSF2N8587U3 100V N-채널 MOSFET의 JANSF 인증을 획득했다고 발표했습니다.
JANS 시리즈 방사선 경화 전력 소자의 특징은 다음과 같습니다:
- 100~250V 전압 범위, 100 Krad TID 내성
- 더 높은 방사선 경도 보증 수준으로 제품군 확장
- 플라스틱 및 세라믹 패키지 옵션 제공
- 낮은 RDS(ON) 및 낮은 총 게이트 전하로 에너지 효율 향상
이 MOSFET들은 항공우주, 국방 및 우주 비행용으로 설계된 전력 변환 회로의 주요 스위칭 소자로, 포인트 오브 로드 컨버터, DC-DC 컨버터 및 모터 드라이브에 사용됩니다.
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq : MCHP) a annoncé l’achèvement de sa famille de MOSFETs de puissance rad-hard conformes à la spécification MIL-PRF-19500/746 et a obtenu la qualification JANSF pour son MOSFET N-channel 100V JANSF2N8587U3, résistant à une dose totale d’ionisation (TID) de 300 Krad.
La série JANS de dispositifs de puissance rad-hard offre :
- Plages de tension de 100 à 250V avec une résistance à 100 Krad TID
- Extension de la famille vers des niveaux supérieurs d’assurance de dureté aux radiations
- Disponible en boîtiers plastique et céramique
- Faible RDS(ON) et faible charge totale de grille pour une meilleure efficacité énergétique
Ces MOSFETs servent d’éléments de commutation principaux dans les circuits de conversion d’énergie, notamment les convertisseurs point-de-charge, les convertisseurs DC-DC et les entraînements moteurs, spécialement conçus pour les applications aérospatiales, de défense et spatiales.
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) hat die Fertigstellung seiner strahlungsharten (rad-hard) Leistungsmosfet-Familie gemäß der MIL-PRF-19500/746 Spezifikation bekanntgegeben und die JANSF-Qualifikation für seinen 100V N-Kanal-MOSFET JANSF2N8587U3 mit 300 Krad Total Ionizing Dose (TID) erreicht.
Die JANS-Serie der rad-harten Leistungsbauteile zeichnet sich aus durch:
- Spannungsbereiche von 100 bis 250V bei 100 Krad TID
- Erweiterung der Familie auf höhere Radiation Hardness Assurance-Stufen
- Verfügbar in Kunststoff- und Keramikgehäusen
- Niedriger RDS(ON) und geringe Gate-Gesamtladung für verbesserte Energieeffizienz
Diese MOSFETs dienen als primäre Schaltelemente in Stromwandlungsschaltungen, einschließlich Point-of-Load-Wandlern, DC-DC-Wandlern und Motorantrieben, die speziell für Luft- und Raumfahrt, Verteidigung und Raumfahrtanwendungen entwickelt wurden.
- Achieved highest-level JANSF qualification for radiation-hardened MOSFETs
- Expanded product portfolio with 300 Krad radiation hardness capability
- Offers cost-effective solution for New Space and Low Earth Orbit applications
- Enhanced energy efficiency and performance compared to market alternatives
- sampling availability of new devices
Insights
Microchip's radiation-hardened MOSFET advancement strengthens its aerospace/defense portfolio but represents incremental rather than transformative growth opportunity.
Microchip's completion of its radiation-hardened MOSFET family and achievement of JANSF 300 Krad qualification marks a technical milestone in its high-reliability semiconductor portfolio. The JANS qualification represents the highest level of screening and reliability assurance for aerospace and defense applications, positioning these components for mission-critical systems in extreme environments.
This development strategically enhances Microchip's competitive positioning in the specialized aerospace and defense semiconductor market. By offering radiation-hardened MOSFETs across various voltage ranges (100-250V) and radiation tolerance levels (100-300 Krad), the company is addressing the demanding requirements of space systems, where component failure isn't an option.
The technical advantages - low RDS(ON) and low gate charge - deliver meaningful efficiency improvements for power conversion circuits in satellite systems. Particularly noteworthy is Microchip's dual approach with both ceramic hermetically-sealed packages for extreme environments and plastic packages for cost-sensitive Low Earth Orbit applications, addressing the growing "New Space" market where commercial players are deploying large satellite constellations.
While this announcement strengthens Microchip's position as a qualified supplier for high-reliability applications, it represents an evolutionary enhancement to an existing product line rather than a revolutionary new offering. These specialized components likely carry higher margins but in much lower volumes than Microchip's commercial semiconductor products.
Without specific revenue projections or indications of major design wins, this development should be viewed as maintaining competitive positioning in a strategic niche rather than a significant growth catalyst for a company with a
Designed for extreme environments and conditions, radiation-hardened MOSFETs are available from 100 Krad to 300 Krad Total Ionizing Dose
CHANDLER, Ariz., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The JANS qualification represents the highest level of screening and acceptance requirements, ensuring the superior performance, quality and reliability of discrete semiconductors for aerospace, defense and spaceflight applications. Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announces its completion of its family of radiation-hardened (rad-hard) power MOSFETs to the MIL-PRF-19500/746 slash-sheet specification and the achievement of JANSF qualification for its JANSF2N8587U3, 100V N-channel MOSFET to 300 Krad (Si) Total Ionizing Dose (TID).
Microchip’s JANS series of rad-hard power devices is available in voltage ranges from 100–250V to 100 Krad (Si) TID, with the family expanding to higher Radiation Hardness Assurance (RHA) levels, starting with the JANSF2N7587U3 at 300 Krad (Si) TID. The JANS RH MOSFET die is available in multiple package options including a plastic package using the MIL-qualified JANSR die, providing a cost-effective power device for New Space and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) applications. The ceramic package is hermetically sealed and developed for total dose and Single-Event-Environments (SEE).
The devices are designed to meet the MIL-PRF19500/746 standard with enhanced performance, making them excellent options for applications that demand high-reliability components capable of withstanding the harsh environments of space and extending the reliability of power circuitry.
“Meeting the stringent specifications required for rad-hard MOSFETs is extremely challenging, and Microchip is pleased to achieve this development milestone by leveraging its proprietary rad-hard by design process and technology," said Leon Gross, corporate vice president of Microchip’s discrete products group. "Our advanced technology provides our aerospace and defense customers with highly reliable and cost-effective solutions that meet the growing demand of the market and their applications."
The JANSF and JANSR RH power MOSFETs serve as the primary switching elements in power conversion circuits, including point-of-load converters, DC-DC converters, motor drives and controls, and general-purpose switching. With low RDS(ON) and a low total gate charge, these power MOSFETs offer improved energy efficiency, reduced heat generation and enhanced switching performance when compared to similar devices on the market.
Microchip offers a broad portfolio of high-reliability solutions designed for aerospace and defense including Radiation-Tolerant (RT) and Radiation-Hardened (RH) MCUs, FPGAs and Ethernet PHYs, power devices, RF products, timing solutions, as well as discrete components from bare die to system modules. Additionally, Microchip offers a wide range of components on the QPL to better serve its customers. To learn more about Microchip’s aerospace and defense solutions, visit the web page.
Development Tools
There are Spice Models available for our JANS MOSFETs, offering additional resources for software simulation and design optimization.
Pricing and Availability
The JANSF and JANSR devices are available in limited sampling upon request. For additional information contact a Microchip sales representative.
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