Electrical performances and radiation qualification tests results of a highly integrated and Space qualified Point of Load Converter

3D Plus developed a highly miniaturized and Space qualified Point of Load (POL) Converter to power modern fast digital electronics such as ASICs, FPGAs and Memory devices that require low voltages with a high precision regulation and excellent dynamic performances under large load transients. The POL Converter is hardened by design thanks to specific radiation effects mitigation techniques and space design de-rating rules. It is built with a space qualified 3D System-In-Package (SIP) technology and embeds 113 add on parts spread over 3 stacked layers. Thanks to the unique 3D Plus technology, the device size is limited to 25 x 26.5 x 10 mm. This paper discuss the converter topology trade-offs and highlight some final design solutions implemented to achieve the best compromise between efficiency, dynamic performance, protection/flexibility and radiation hardening level. The product electrical test results and the radiation hardening strategy, the Total Ionizing Dose (TID), Single Event Latch-up (SEL) and Single Event Effect (SEE) test results are also presented.