RAD HARD SPACE SOLUTIONS POWERED BY ARM® CORTEX M4 AND M0

Our innovative Arm Cortex M4 and M0 microcontrollers are the backbone of our space-grade radiation-hardened electronics. Designed to meet the demands of satellite components and defense electronics, these rad-hard microcontrollers provide unmatched performance and radiation-hardening capabilities. Our custom firmware development and firmware specification services ensure seamless integration into mission-critical electronic systems.


VORAGO's extensive expertise in semiconductor manufacturing allows us to produce high-reliability, high-performance components designed for extreme temperatures and radiation effects. Our radiation-hardened ICs, such as LUMIC and HARDSIL®, have a proven flight heritage and are trusted by leading aerospace organizations around the world.

Leading the way in Semiconductor Manufacturing

Why choose VORAGO?

  • VORAGO has the largest selection of radiation-hardened Arm® components on the market, providing engineers unprecedented flexibility and scalability. With VORAGO, you choose the right component for the job — from entry-level to fully integrated — while reducing your design footprint with little to no software configuration changes.

  • In an industry known for high costs and long lead times, our mission is to deliver products faster and more cost-efficiently, enabled by VORAGO's unique high-volume commercial hardening process. With a wide-ranging product line and services to support custom firmware development, VORAGO helps engineers design for a faster time-to-mission and reduced costs.

  • Specializing exclusively in radiation-hardened components, our components are purpose-built for extreme conditions demanding high reliability. VORAGO components are built on arm architecture, providing the performance and stability of the computing industry’s most robust processor ecosystem.

  • VORAGO’s patented HARDSIL® technology uses cost-effective, high-volume manufacturing to harden any commercially designed semiconductor component for extreme environment operations. 

  • VORAGO brings deep expertise in aerospace and defense and a commitment to serving our customers. With our proven track record, including more than 30 flight badges, we’re dedicated to emerging hardening technologies that will continue to evolve, providing the agility to achieve your mission — faster.

  • Custom Firmware with Arm®-based M0 and M4 Products

  • Custom Firmware Development Services

  • Specialized custom firmware solutions for aerospace and defense applications

  • Radiation hardening refers to the process of designing electronic components or systems to withstand and operate reliably in environments with high levels of ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays, X-rays, and cosmic rays, can disrupt the operation of electronic devices by causing ionization and damaging their sensitive components. Radiation hardening techniques aim to mitigate the effects of radiation-induced damage to ensure the continued functionality and reliability of electronic systems, particularly in aerospace, military, and space applications where exposure to radiation is common.

  • Electronics can be radiation hardened through various techniques, including:

    Component Selection: Using radiation-hardened components designed specifically to withstand radiation-induced damage.

    Redundancy: Employing redundant components or circuits to ensure continued operation even if some components fail due to radiation.

    Shielding: Encasing sensitive components in radiation-shielding materials to reduce the impact of radiation.

    Design Techniques: Employing design strategies such as error detection and correction, triple modular redundancy, and latch-up protection to enhance radiation tolerance.

    Testing: Subjecting components and systems to rigorous radiation testing to identify vulnerabilities and optimize their performance in radiation-rich environments.

  • Radiation hardness refers to the ability of materials to withstand ionizing radiation without significant degradation in their properties or performance. Materials used in radiation-hardened electronics need to exhibit high radiation tolerance to ensure the reliability and longevity of electronic systems operating in radiation-intensive environments. Radiation-hardened materials typically possess properties such as resistance to ionization, minimal susceptibility to radiation-induced defects, and stability under radiation exposure. Common radiation-hardened materials include certain types of semiconductors, ceramics, and metals engineered to withstand the effects of ionizing radiation while maintaining their structural integrity and functionality.

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