The Shenzhou 16 spacecraft was successfully launched, and electronic components helped China's manned spaceflight!

        At 9:31 a.m. Beijing time on May 30, 2023, the Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft was successfully launched, marking a new stage in China's manned space program. The mission was composed of astronauts Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu, and Gui Haichao, with Jing Haipeng as the commander. This is the second mission this year and the first manned mission in the application development stage of the space station.

The Tey Role Of Electronic Components In Shenzhou 16

        The successful launch of Shenzhou 16 not only demonstrated China's technical strength and innovation capabilities in the field of manned space flight, but also provided a broad market space and cooperation opportunities for the electronic information industry at home and abroad. As an important part of the spacecraft, electronic components play a key role in the control, communication, navigation, measurement, environmental monitoring and other aspects of the spacecraft.

Aerospace-Grade Integrated Circuits (ICs)

        An integrated circuit is a microcircuit that integrates electronic components and wires according to certain functions on the same silicon chip. Integrated circuits have the advantages of small size, light weight, low power consumption, high reliability, and stable performance. They are the core components of modern electronic equipment. The integrated circuits used on the Shenzhou 16 spacecraft are mainly:

         1. Flight control computer: This computer uses advanced integrated circuit technology and is responsible for processing various instructions and data of the spacecraft to ensure the smooth execution of the flight mission. It integrates multiple high-performance microprocessors and can work stably in extreme environments.

        2. Attitude measurement system: The integrated circuits in the attitude measurement system are used to accurately measure the attitude and position of the spacecraft, ensuring that the spacecraft can accurately adjust its attitude for orbital control. These integrated circuits have the characteristics of high precision and high stability.

        3. Rendezvous and docking sensors:Used for precise docking of spacecraft and space stations, integrated sensors detect distance, angle and other information to ensure the smooth docking process. These sensors use advanced signal processing technology and have high sensitivity and anti-interference capabilities.

Space-Grade Transistors

        Transistors are semiconductor devices that can control current and are basic components in electronic circuits. Transistors can be used to amplify signals, switch circuits, modulate signals, etc. The transistors used on the Shenzhou 16 spacecraft mainly include:

         1. Communication system transistors: Transistors in the communication system are used to amplify signals to ensure unimpeded communication between the spacecraft and the ground station. These transistors use high-performance semiconductor materials and can work stably under extreme conditions.

        2. Transistors for the navigation system: Transistors in the navigation system are used for signal processing and frequency conversion to ensure that the spacecraft can accurately receive and send navigation signals. These transistors have the characteristics of low noise and high stability.

        3. Transistors for the measurement and control system: Transistors in the measurement and control system are used to control various sensors and actuators to ensure accurate measurement and control of various parameters of the spacecraft. These transistors have the characteristics of high precision and fast response.

Space-Grade Module

        A module is a product that combines multiple electronic components or circuits according to certain functions, and has the advantages of easy installation, maintenance and replacement. Modules can be used to realize complex electronic functions such as signal processing, data conversion, and power management. The modules used on the Shenzhou 16 spacecraft mainly include:

        1. Thermal control system module: This module is responsible for maintaining the temperature inside the spacecraft to ensure that electronic equipment and other key components can work normally at a suitable temperature. It uses efficient heat exchange technology and an intelligent temperature control system, which can automatically adjust according to changes in the external environment.

       2. Environmental control and health protection system module: This module is used to manage the air quality, humidity, pressure, etc. in the spacecraft to ensure the safety of astronauts. It integrates advanced air purification devices and life support systems, and can monitor and adjust the environment in the spacecraft in real time.

       3. Energy system module:The energy system module is responsible for providing power to the spacecraft, including the energy conversion and storage system of solar panels. This module uses high-efficiency energy conversion technology and energy storage technology to ensure that the spacecraft can obtain sufficient power supply at different orbital positions.

Space-Grade Passive Components

        Passive components refer to electronic components that do not require an external power supply to work, such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, etc. Passive components are basic components of electronic circuits and can be used to achieve functions such as filtering, coupling, voltage division, and impedance matching. The passive components used on the Shenzhou 16 spacecraft mainly include:

         1. Resistors: Used for voltage distribution and current limitation to ensure that the current in the circuit is within a safe range. These resistors are characterized by high precision and high stability, and can maintain stable performance under extreme conditions.

        2.Capacitors: Used to filter and smooth electrical signals to ensure signal purity and stability. These capacitors have the characteristics of high withstand voltage and low loss, and can maintain good performance in high and low temperature environments.

        3.Inductors: Used for impedance matching and signal processing to ensure efficient and accurate signal transmission. These inductors have the characteristics of high saturation current and low loss, and can maintain signal integrity under high frequency conditions.

        These electronic components have undergone strict quality control and environmental testing to ensure that they can maintain high reliability and anti-interference capabilities even in the extreme space environment. The successful launch of Shenzhou 16 once again proves China's technological strength in the field of aerospace, as well as its innovation capabilities and market potential in the electronic information industry.