Self-Healing Electronics for Deep Space Missions

Final TRL:5. We have demonstrated a paradigm-changing concept of self-healing electronics wherein damage due to radiation is annealed on-the-fly and the device functionality is restored as before. A microheater fabricated on the unused backside of the COTS chip anneals the defects as needed when device malfunction is detected. This will allow the use of non-space grade COTS electronics in the future, allowing state-of-the-art electronics for space missions at lower cost and weight (without shielding) while reducing mission failures. Project is pursuing funding opportunities, competing for Lunar payload. Check back in with project.