High Reliability Electronics for LIGO

Document #:

LIGO-T0810012-v3

Document type:

T - Technical notes

Abstract:

Advanced LIGO will see an increase in the use of active electronics within the vacuum system envelope. Higher reliability standards for electronics are presented for use in these applications.

Files in Document:

• PDF Version (HiReliabilityElectronicsForLigo_v3.pdf, 329.7 kB)

Other Files:

• Word Version (HiReliabilityElectronicsForLigo_v3.docx, 344.0 kB)

Topics:

• System Engineering
• Risk Management
• Requirements

Authors:

• Rich Abbott

Keywords:

reliability electronics

Notes and Changes:

Version 3 includes some notes relating to the inclusion of series resistors to protect tantalum capacitors from high inrush current.

Referenced by:

• LIGO-E1300645: aLIGO, System Reliability & Availability