Radiation-hard electronics: challenges, design strategies and measurements
Date and time
Thursday, 29 January 2026 08:30 - 12:00
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