Materials Irradiation Testing
Radiation hardness qualification for satellites, semiconductors, and space-grade components.
The Challenge
Qualifying Components for Extreme Radiation Environments
Electronic components and structural materials destined for space, nuclear facilities, or high-energy physics experiments must be qualified for radiation tolerance. A satellite in low Earth orbit or a sensor inside a nuclear reactor will experience cumulative radiation damage — from single-event upsets in semiconductors to embrittlement in structural metals. Radiation hardness testing requires controlled neutron irradiation facilities, which are scarce in India.
Our Approach
On-Demand Neutron Irradiation Services
ASPL Fusion is designing a contracted neutron-irradiation service for radiation-hardness qualification. The platform is designed to deliver controlled fluences to test specimens with precise dosimetry and post-irradiation characterisation. The Indian user base for this kind of testing includes ISRO (satellite component qualification, single-event-upset characterisation in space electronics), DRDO (aerospace component irradiation), and semiconductor fabs developing radiation-tolerant chips for both space and ground-nuclear applications.
Why It Matters
Key Benefits
Accelerated Qualification
On-demand beam time eliminates the long scheduling queues typical of research reactor access, compressing qualification timelines from months to weeks.
Precise Dosimetry
Controlled neutron fluence with full dosimetric characterisation ensures test results are traceable and reproducible for regulatory acceptance.
Flexible Test Campaigns
Irradiation campaigns are tailored to the specific fluence, spectrum, and temperature requirements of each component or material.
Who This Serves
Industries & Applications
- Space agencies and satellite manufacturers qualifying electronics for orbital radiation (ISRO)
- CubeSat developers screening COTS components for single-event upset susceptibility
- Semiconductor fabs developing radiation-tolerant chips for nuclear and aerospace applications
- Defence contractors testing materials for nuclear survivability
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