Grenoble, France – Teledyne e2v Semiconductors is pleased to announce the successful initial qualification of its 16GB space-grade DDR4 memory, marking a key milestone in the development of high-reliability space-grade storage solutions.

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Both this 16GB DDR4 memory and the 8GB DDR4 validated last year are part of Teledyne e2v's expanding radiation-hardened memory portfolio. The 16GB version doubles capacity while maintaining identical dimensions and pin compatibility, enabling seamless integration into next-generation satellite systems without hardware redesign.
Initial qualification confirms the long-term reliability and durability of the 16GB DDR4 product. Extensive testing across three statistically significant production batches ensures process consistency and performance repeatability—critical factors for mission assurance in space environments.
Conducted according to stringent JESD47 standards, initial qualification includes a comprehensive reliability assessment simulating harsh in-orbit conditions to validate the product's resilience against temperature fluctuations, mechanical stress, and radiation exposure.
“This milestone is highly significant,” stated Thomas Guillemain, Marketing and Business Development Manager at Teledyne e2v. "It demonstrates not only the reliability of our 16GB DDR4 memory but also the reliability and verifiability of our production process. Following the successful validation of the 16GB space-qualified DDR4 memory, Teledyne e2v has now entered the production phase for space-qualified positive film (FM). Our first space-qualified positive, the Teledyne e2v X1, designed for new space and LEO missions, will launch this October, while the NASA 1 space-qualified positive is scheduled for Q3 2026. Customers can place orders now to ensure availability for future missions."
Like its predecessor, this memory product is compatible with various space-qualified processing platforms, meeting the demands of modern data-intensive space missions—from Earth observation to in-orbit edge computing—by delivering the performance and reliability required for demanding applications.