Radiation-hard electronics: challenges, design strategies and measurements

Radiation-hard electronics: challenges, design strategies and measurements

Thursday, 29 January 2026 08:30 - 12:00

Big Science Sweden invites you to an online technical seminar focusing on radiation-hard electronics, addressing current challenges, design approaches and measurement techniques relevant to Big Science facilities.

08:30

Introduction

Adam Wikström, Big Science Sweden

08:40-09:10

Radiation effects on microelectronics: overview, design and testing guidelines, and Frontgrade Gaisler examples

Lucas Antunes Tambara, Head - Radiation effects, Frontgrade Gaisler

09:10-09:30

Analysis and mitigation of space radiation

Stefan Karlsson, Space Instrumentation Manager, Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF)

09:40-10:00

Design challenges and strategies for the design of a rad-hard multiplexer and camera for ITER remote handling applications

Laura Mont Project Engineer and Nicola Pintus Electrical and I&C Engineer, Fusion for Energy

10:00-10:20

Operational experience from high radiation measurements

Niklas Snis, General Laboratory Manager, Studsvik

10:30--10:50

Upcoming projects and challenges from Big Science facilities

  • F4E, Laura Mont Project Engineer and Nicola Pintus Electrical and I&C Engineer
  • XFEL, Frederik Wolff-Fabris, Operations Leader PRC Scientist, X-ray Operations

11:00-11:45

Presentations of experienced Swedish companies in the field of radiation tolerant electronics

  • Ahlberg Cameras, Johan Bäckström, CEO
  • Frontgrade Gaisler, Lucas Antunes Tambara, Head - Radiation effects
  • Acuvi (Piezoelectric actuators), Tomas Barkman, CTO
  • Habia Cable, Tomas Nälsen, Chief Engineer, Nuclear
  • ISEC, Fredrik Sjöholm, CEO
  • KWD Nuclear, Conny Skuthälla, Managing Director
  • Asensor, Magnus Alsered, CEO

11:35-11:45 Open questions

11:45-11:55 Concluding remarks

More information

If you need any additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

Dr Adam Wikström

Business Developer & Project Manager

Contact point: EISCAT

adam.wikstrom@bigsciencesweden.se

+46 702 35 83 10