Several workshops are organized one day before the conference. These events provide an opportunity to explore several specific topics in depth.
Tuesday 15 Ocotber 2024 from 09:30 to 15:30 hrs
Agenda of the course will cover the scope of the European Space Components Coordination (ESCC) activities, including the ESCC specification system and the ESCC component qualification and manufacturers' certification processes.
Participation is open and registration is done through the online registration link.
Tuesday 15 Ocotber 2024 from 13:00 to 15:30 hrs
Objective of the seminar is to offer an overview of the latest trends in interconnection and passive components technology.
13:00 – 14:10 Part I. “Are Solderless Interconnects Ready for Space-bound Electronics?” Gaby Cristian Mindreci; President of Performance Interconnect SAS, Advanced Interconnect Technology, France; www.pisas.fr
14:10 – 14:20 Networking Break
14:20 – 15:30 Part II. “How Capacitor Technologies Evolve to Address Higher Voltage and Reliability Challenges.” Prof. Thomas Ebel; Head of Centre for Industrial Electronics at SDU University, Denmark; www.sdu.dk
Attendees after the seminar will have a clearer understanding of the cutting-edge developments and trends in interconnects and passive components. They will also be well-versed in the challenges associated with these components and the critical reliability factors to consider.
The seminar is organised by Dr. Tomas Zednicek, President of the European Passive Components Institute. Visit the EPCI website for more information: www.passive-components.eu
Participation is open and registration is done through the online registration link.
Tuesday 15 Ocotber 2024 at 15:30 hrs
The visit covers :
the Space Expo which is Europe’s first permanent space exhibition: See what it was like for the first men on the Moon.;Experience the simulated launch of an Ariane rocket ‘live’.;Discover the world of satellites with the test models of European space missions and find out all about astronauts and see how they live and work in space.
The ESA Test Centre that is the largest centre of its kind in Europe, and one of the largest in the world.
The ESA’s Materials & Electrical Components Laboratory.
Duration is around 2.5 hours.
Number of places is limited to 40 and will be allocated on a first come- first served basis.
Participation is open and registration is done through the online registration link.