The Future of Aerospace and Military Spec ICs/Components...

[David]

Hi all,

I am currently working on a project that requires military spec parts so began the usual design "merry-go-round" looking for a Mil spec microcontroller. I found ONE.

Every single manufacturer I went to had very, very little military parts full stop. I am aware of this COTS (Commercial off the shelf parts) initiative that seems to be the latest buzz word but this is no use if you require a -55/+125 deg c part for a design. Something has to change in the future or I can't see how any designs can ever go ahead.

Maybe I'm missing something obvious?!

Dave

[Zad]

You may find that you need SC (security clearance) before you are allowed access to them or, alternatively, be on an official govt / mil contract, with an appropriate contract number. This may be needed to prevent someone coming in and just depleting the stocks by buying them up.