BAE Systems enhances RH12™ Storefront with advanced circuit technology for space

BAE Systems has enhanced its RH12™ Storefront, a platform designed for creating radiation-hardened 12 nanometer integrated circuits suitable for varied space applications. This development simplifies the process for customers, allowing them to rapidly create application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) tailored to meet unique mission requirements.

The RH12 Storefront incorporates a broad technology library and simplifies intellectual property licensing, which streamlines Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) design and manufacturing. Joe Dziezynski, director of Space Systems at BAE Systems, stated, “Our RH12 Storefront provides a turnkey solution for customers requiring radiation-hardened 12 nanometer integrated circuits.” The use of commercial foundry technologies facilitates the qualification of both library components and the processes used in circuit design.

With the introduction of lower power 12nm transistors, the Storefront offers enhanced performance features that align with space mission constraints. The platform includes a library of IP cores, ranging from basic logic to complex processing functions. BAE Systems has partnered with GlobalFoundries for the manufacturing of these integrated circuits and is evaluating additional functionalities to enhance capabilities further.

BAE Systems leverages decades of experience in developing radiation-hardened electronic solutions for civil, commercial, and national security space missions. The RH12 technology is currently utilized in developing standard products, including advanced processor systems-on-chip and next-generation memory solutions. Ongoing work on the RH12 technology occurs in Manassas, Virginia, contributing to the nation’s microelectronics supply chain.