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2008-2009 Seminars by Visitors to the Department
(excluding speakers in the Seminar Series)

2008-2009     2007-2008

Spacecraft Electronics Technology and Challenges.

Dwight C. Streit
VP, Microelectronics Technology & Technical Development
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 1:00pm
Engr IV Room 54-134

Abstract
Spacecraft capability is driven by payload performance, and this in turn is driven by electronics technology. The first satellite in 1957 was built around a simple MHz radio transmitter. Today’s satellites use some of the world’s most advanced electronics to achieve their missions. We present here an overview of the current performance, technical requirements, and future challenges for spacecraft electronics.

Bio
Dwight C. Streit is vice president, Microelectronics Technology and Technical Development, for Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems. He is responsible for the technology development required for advanced electronics and satellite payloads. He is a member of the NAE, a fellow of IEEE and AAAS, and a member of the NASA Space Foundation Technology Hall of Fame. He received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from UCLA in 1986, and was the UCLA Engineering Alumnus of the Year in 2003.