Our latest article, “The component fits – but does the system? Why SWaP needs to be considered beyond the datasheet,” written by Hugh Wratten, has been published as the leading story on Military & Aerospace Electronics.
In defence, aerospace and space electronics, selecting the smallest, lightest or highest-performing component doesn’t necessarily lead to the best overall system.
Thermal behaviour, qualification, operating environment, availability and long-term lifecycle support can all have a major impact on whether a component that looks right on paper is still the right choice once it becomes part of the wider architecture.
In the article, Hugh looks at why size, weight and power (SWaP) need to be considered at system level from the outset and why challenging the specification early can help engineering teams avoid problems that become much harder to solve later in a programme.
A big thank you to the team at Military & Aerospace Electronics for publishing the article. Read the full piece on their website:
The component fits – but does the system? | Military Aerospace
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