FPGA Reliability and the Sunspot Cycle

What if your design had to go close to the sun? Would you be comfortable? Engineers design for system-level reliability when creating complex electronic systems. System reliability is dependent on a number of factors, including the reliability of the individual semiconductor devices selected for each design. Radiation effects impact device reliability in terrestrial as well as space applications. By choosing FPGA components judiciously, designers can significantly enhance the operational reliability and stability of any system.