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Reliability of non-hermetic optical transceivers

Programme
TDE
Programme Reference
T723-608ED
Prime Contractor
ALTER TECHNOLOGY TUV NORD S.A.
Start Date
End Date
Status
Closed
Country
Spain
Reliability of non-hermetic optical transceivers
Objectives
Analyse suitability of non-hermetic packaged transceivers for space applications.
 
Description
There is increasing interest in intra-satellite optical communications, which can be higher bandwidth, lower power, and better EMC compared to the electronic counterpart. Optical transceivers are at the core of such links. for the terrestrial market where transceivers are often delivered in non-hermetic packages but for space applications, non-hermetic packaged devices present higher risk. However, if the reliability of non-hermetic packaged devices can be demonstrated it can lead to an order-of-magnitude cost reduction.
 
This activity encompasses the following tasks:
- Procure a range of COTS non-hermetic (or semi-hermetic) optical transceivers for testing
- Develop extensive test plan including humidity resistance, thermal sequences
- Analyse failure mode, reliability evaluation, and acceleration law fitting
- Conclude risk-reduction test methods for best evaluation of non-hermetic transceivers
 
Application Domain
GEN-Generic Technologies
Technology Domain
17-Optoelectronics
23-Electrical, Electronic and Electro-mechanical (EEE) Components and Quality
Competence Domain
1-EEE Components, Photonics, MEMS
Initial TRL
TRL 2
Target TRL
TRL 4
Achieved TRL
TRL 4