This paper will provide a discussion of the objectives, organization and ongoing and future programs of the
NRO Foundational Technologies Division Radiation Hardened Microelectronics Branch with specific
emphasis on onboard processing applications. Third Generation, e.g., RAD750, Fourth Generation, e.g.,
RH 150nm and 90nm multi-core processor and planned Fifth Generation, < 90nm technology processing approaches
will be discussed and program status highlighted.
Document date April 20, 2011.