AMICSA 2025

10th International Workshop on Analogue and Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits for Space Applications

16 – 18 June 2025

AMICSA offers an international platform to present and discuss recent advancements in analogue, mixed-signal, and custom microcircuits designed for harsh environments. The scope focuses on resilience to radiation, durability against aging, and reliable performance in cryogenic conditions.

The workshop's program is organized into the following key tracks:

Needs and Requirements for Future Missions

• Overview of the specific demands and challenges posed by upcoming space applications.
• Focus on aligning microcircuit design goals with mission objectives.

Radiation-Hardened Technologies

• Advances in CMOS and non-CMOS solutions for radiation resilience

• Exploration of advanced node technologies, including UDSM and FinFET architectures

Methodologies for Radiation Hardening

• Techniques for radiation hardening at cell, circuit, and system levels
• Innovative approaches to improve reliability under extreme conditions

Intellectual Property and Re-usability

• Creation and integration of analogue and mixed-signal IP cores
• Development of reusable full custom digital IP cores and digital cell libraries

Radiation Effects

• In-depth exploration of radiation effect mechanisms
• Advanced modelling techniques to predict radiation impacts

Radiation Test Results

• Comparative analysis of simulation and measurement data

• Evaluation of test methodologies for validating radiation tolerance

Qualification

• Adherence to ESCC and ECSS standards for component and system qualification
• Key practices for ensuring compliance and reliability

Space Applications

• Presentation of practical use cases and mission-specific applications
• Exploration of the interplay between design and operational environments

In-Orbit Experiences and Flight Heritage

• Insights from real-world deployments of microcircuits
• Lessons learned and performance metrics from flight-proven systems