FPGAs perform very well in computationally intensive applications such as those required by satellite systems. However, SRAM-based FPGAs are susceptible to the effects of radiation commonly found in low-earth orbits. Students involved in FPGA Reliability Studies in the ECEn Department at BYU are examining the effects of radiation on FPGAs and looking for techniques to make them more reliable in high-radiation environments. Photo courtesy of NASA.