Rajesh Uppal

Rajesh Uppal

DARPA project for cryogenic cables and connectors for quantum computing

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Cryogenic electronics is important for a growing number of applications, including superconducting classical computing, superconducting quantum computing and quantum annealing, and superconducting single-photon detector arrays. One of the more difficult aspects about developing a successful superconducting electronics technology at very…...

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DARPA EPIC-HXR developing Hard X-ray imagers

An X-ray, or, much less commonly, X-radiation, is a penetrating form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation. Most X-rays have a wavelength ranging from 10 picometers to 10 nanometers, corresponding to frequencies in the range 30 petahertz to 30 exahertz (30×1015 Hz…...

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Ion beam accelerator for nuclear device characterization, detection of contraband materials, and Directed energy weapons

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Ion beam accelerators are machines providing kinetic energy to charged particles called ions, which bombard the target sample – the material to be irradiated and subsequently analyzed. The target can be a thin foil or a piece of mineral, rubber,…...

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Availability & Reliability of Satellite Constellation, Satellite System and Subsystems

EPS is highly redundant to increase reliability

Over the past three years, SpaceX has deployed thousands of satellites into low-Earth orbit as part of its business to beam high-speed internet service from space. But the company’s latest deployment of 49 new satellites after a Feb. 2021 launch…...

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New Radiation-hardened electronics enable military small satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to deep space missions

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There has been rapid growth in New Space applications like small satellites (small sats) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mega constellations or satellite swarms. The increased U.S. investment in military space is driving growth in classified and unclassified applications.  …...

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Implementing AS9100 Quality Standard for Aviation, Space and Defense products and services

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Quality standards are defined as documents that provide requirements, specifications, guidelines, or characteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that materials, products, processes, and services are fit for their purpose. Standards provide organizations with the shared vision, understanding, procedures, and…...

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Challenges for electronics for defense and aerospace and technology solutions

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The Satellite has a large number of electronic systems and subsystems which are critical to the functioning and its mission. The spacecraft is divided into two sections: the platform or bus and the payload. The platform consists of the five…...

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Military Specifications and Standards

Defense standards evolved from the need to ensure proper performance, maintainability and reparability (ease of MRO), and logistical usefulness of military equipment. The latter two goals (MRO and logistics) favor certain general concepts, such as interchangeability, standardization (of equipment and…...

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With China engaging in massive military buildup near the Borders, India preparing to safeguard its interests.

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China’s construction of military infrastructure along its border with India suggests Beijing is considering military options amidst a territorial dispute between the two countries. China’s aggressive strategy will likely prompt India to respond in kind, leading to a greater concentration…...

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Satellite Electric Power Subsystem (EPS) is a vital subsystem providing the power required for mission

Satellite present in an orbit should be operated continuously during its life span. All the satellites require internal power in order to operate various electronic systems and communications payloads that are present in it. The Electrical Power System (EPS) is…...

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