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Component Modeling
 

Our facilities are used to develop Computer Aid to Engineering (CAE) models for all types of electronic, electric and electromechanical components. We extract SPICE electric circuit simulator model parameters that match a given component to its model over a range of operating variables, including temperature, radiation and manufacturing variation. All models are verified against data measured in our laboratory.

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Simulation results

We have a copyrighted library of more than 1800 component models, including relays, transformers, detonators, bipolar transistors, diodes, MOSFETs, JFETs, linear integrated circuits, silicon controlled rectifiers, Sprytrons, filters, and magnetic components. These models are unique in the industry in their ability to track component performance over a full range of operating conditions, temperatures, and radiation environments. The older neutron models were licensed to MicroSim in 1996 and are available in their libraries. Recent modeling has emphasized (1) low dose radiation models of bipolar transistors and integrated circuits, (2) photocurrent models, and (3) age aware models of resistors, capacitors and silicon-controlled rectifiers.

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