Game Changing Development
Ultra Low Temperature Electronics (ULTE)
Project Description
Develop electronics that maximize the science return from Europa lander by allow the lander to last longer on the surface and enable additional science instruments. This goal will be achieved through: Electronic Packaging - Dramatically reduce electronics volume and mass through the use of advanced packaging. Low Power Multi-Core Computing - Develop an advanced embedded processing module that enables reduction significant reduction in power and processing mass. Cold Capable Electronics & Cameras - Reduce the power required for survival & operational heating by allowing electronic assemblies to operate and survive at temperatures beyond the Mil-Std temperature range of -55 to +125_C.
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Anticipated Benefits
NASA funded: This technology significantly reduces the mass and power over the current Europa Lander baseline avionics suite. The benefits of the improved mass/volume/power enable an extended set of science requirements (e.g. additional instrument or increased lifetime). NASA unfunded: This technology will benefit future deep space missions as bridges the GAP in SWAP between existing rad750-based avionics systems and the those that will eventually be based on the HPSC. Nation: Significantly contributes to scientific discovery on the surface of Europa.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Lead Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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