United Monolithic Semiconductors (UMS) has announced that their plastic QFN platform, designed for GaN MMICs, has been officially evaluated by the CNES (‘Centre National d’études spatiales’ – French Space Agency) for use in space applications. This recognition is included in Note 19 of ESA’s European Preferred Parts List (EPPL), making UMS the first supplier to achieve such an assessment for plastic packaging of GaN components.
This milestone underlines UMS’ ongoing commitment to innovation, performance and reliability, meeting the rigorous demands of the space industry. It is the result of their in-depth expertise of the specific needs of this sector and close collaboration with key industry players and space agencies such as the CNES.
This validation reinforces UMS’ position as a technology leader in the semiconductor field and illustrates its ability to offer advanced solutions for the most demanding applications. UMS contributes to the success of space missions with their reliable, high-quality technologies and components, and continues to support space exploration and innovation.