26 Apr 2024 -
 Aerospace

Exascend’s radiation-hardened PR4 industrial SSD available from Astute Group

Exascend PR4 flash

Flash storage tailored for radiation-intense environments

Astute Group offers the Exascend Radiation Hardened PR4 industrial SSD, an ultra-robust storage solution designed to withstand extreme conditions and the most demanding applications in industries where equipment is exposed to radiation. Tailored for mission-critical systems within aerospace, nuclear energy, and high-reliability industrial settings, the PR4 SSD delivers exceptional reliability and resilience in the face of harsh environments.

Engineered with radiation hardening in mind, the PR4 features Exascend’s Neutron Shield 2.0 – a suite of advanced technologies ensuring uncompromising data integrity even under challenging conditions. This includes specialised firmware, error correction algorithms, and hardware shielding techniques specifically designed to counter the damaging effects of radiation. The PR4 is also MIL-STD-810 rated, able to withstand shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, humidity, and other physical stressors commonly encountered in rugged deployments.

Additional features like conformal coating and underfill technology further bolster the PR4’s robustness by protecting the components from moisture ingress and strengthening delicate connections against vibration-induced failures.

Key Features:

  • Advanced radiation mitigation technologies (Neutron Shield 2.0)
  • MIL-STD-810 compliance for harsh environments
  • Conformal coating and underfill for robust connections
  • PCIe Gen4 NVMe Performance
  • Extensive customisation options available

Typical Applications:

  • Space and aerospace electronics
  • Nuclear energy and research facilities
  • Industrial and medical imaging systems
  • Defense and military systems
  • High-altitude aviation equipment

Astute Group is an authorised design-in partner for Exascend.


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