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6th SPCD 2026
Registration Desk Opening
Normative System & Standards
ESCC Training Course
Lunch
Normative System & Standards
ESCC Chief Inspector Meeting (Invitation only)
EEE Passives Seminar : AI impact on EEE
PresentationESA Site Tour
Only available to pre- registered participants (allocated on a first come - first served basis)
Check the confirmed participants' list at the registration desk
Registration Desk Opening
Welcome Speech
PresentationIntroduction & Instructions
PresentationApplication, Trends & Needs
ESA Space Passive Components: news, trends, activities
Dr. Léo A. Farhat, Mr. Joaquín Jiménez, Dr. Hussain Alaaeddine
European Space Agency
PresentationApplication, Trends & Needs
Evolving the Enceladus L4 Mission Under New Launcher Conditions
Martin Haag, ESA
Networking break
Test, Reliability & Evaluation for space
Qualification Results for Cryogenic Temperature Testing of EEE Components in the ESA ARIEL Science Mission
Manuel Morales, Alter Technology
Manuel Sánchez, Alter Technology, Léo Arij Farhat (ESA)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
An Agentic AI Approach to Space Harness Component Selection
Jasmin Lim, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Qiana Curcuru, Jon Williamson, Fred Olshaw, Jacob La Rocca, David Tang, Brendyn Sang
Technical Introduction of Components (TICs)
TICs: 7 min per TIC
| General Presentation Littelfuse Company | C&K Connect - Littelfuse - FR | |
| Panasonic Polymer Capacitor for Miniaturization and Better Efficiency for Space | Panasonic Industry Europe- DE | |
| Advanced Thermal Interconnect Solutions for ADHA / Conduction Cooled Form Factors | Performance Interconnect- FR | |
| Miniaturised Self-Biased Circulators/Isolators for GaN Applications | Exens-Solutions- FR | |
| Low Profile SMD Mica Capacitors - High Voltage Pulse and Filtering Properties | Exxelia- FR | |
| Market Challenges MLCC Capacitors HiRel | SRT-Microcéramique- FR | |
| PCNS 2027 Invitation | EPCI- CZ |
Lunch
Manufacturers' Private Roadmap
Axon' Cable Roadmap (Aj021)
Technical Introduction of Components (TICs)
TICs: 7 min per TIC
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ESCC Qualified Magnetics Off The Shelf |
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Flux A/S- DK |
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Kyocera-AVX Ltd Space Level Ceramic Roadmaps |
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Kyocera-AVX Ltd- UK |
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Planar Magnetics for Space Applications |
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Payton America Inc- USA |
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New ESCC Qualifications for Flexible Heaters |
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IRCA s.p.a. Zoppas Industries- IT |
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Development of HDI PCBs Using Low Loss Materials |
OKI Circuit Technology - Japan |
New Developments
Board-to-Board Interconnections for High Data Rate
Stéphane Hermant, Axon' Cable
Chantal Le Graët
New Developments
A Simplified Approach to Choosing a DC Blocking Capacitor
Jerard Jose, Vishay
Evaluation & Qualification
ORBIX: The Cutting-Edge Solution for Modern Space Challenges
Olivier Berenfeld, RADIALL SA
Sebastien Froidevaux, Florence Degaudemaris
New Developments
Exxelia’s Path to RoHS: Ensuring Reliability in Next-Generation Space Capacitors
Redouane Hammal, Exxelia sas
Tchavdar Doytchinov, Halim Ould Lahsen
Materials and Processes
High-Permittivity Garnet Ferrites for LTCC Compatible Circulators
Mathis Legay, Thales Group
Richard Lebourgeois, Rassoul Mansour, Vincent Laur, Daniel Caban-Chastas, Quentin Todoli
New Developments
Introduction of New KAVX Low Inductance Polymer Tantalum Capacitors
Kryštof Adámek, Kyocera AVX Components
Jiri Navratil, Miloslav Uher, Jan Petrzilek
Official SPCD Group Photo
Welcome Drink - ESTEC Erasmus High Bay
Session Chair & Introduction
Technology Roadmaps
Thales Alenia Space Roadmap on Passive Components
PresentationLessons Learnt or In-flight Experiences
Lessons Learned in Space Harness Technologies: Insights from Airbus Defence and Space
Alicia Garcia, Airbus Defence and Space
Stéphane Riandière
Evaluation & Qualification
HYPERBITS™ Single-Body High-Speed Connector with S‑FECT™ Solderless Terminations for ADHA Embedded Space Systems – Progress from Concept to Development to Validation
Gaby Cristian Mindreci, PERFORMANCE INTERCONNECT SAS
Evaluation & Qualification
Automotive Polymer Tantalum Capacitors with Capabilities Beyond AEC-Q200 - 48V Application Voltage Adoption in LEO Satellite Industry
Cristina Mota, Kemet Electronics
New Developments
Solid-State Polymer Dielectric Capacitors as an Alternative to Aluminum Electrolytics in 48V–120 V Power Electronics
Angelo Yializis, Polycharge America INC
Akilavasan Jeganathan
Evaluation & Qualification
The Latest Activities Related to the Passive Components in JAXA
Soichiro Ohno, JAXA
Koichi Suzuki, Kensuke Shiba, Akifumi Maru
Networking Break
Technical Introduction of Components (TICs)
TICs: 7 min per TIC
| Engineering Anisotropic Thermal Pathway with Pyrolytic Graphite Sheets | Panasonic Industry Europe - DE | |
| EZiCoax - Single-Piece, Solderless Coax for Interposer Solutions | Smiths Interconnect - FR | |
| MicroD Connector : Amovible, EMI & Fast-lock | Axon' Cable- FR | |
| Hybrid Supercapacitors: High-Power Energy Storage Components | Swistor- CH | |
| Crystal- and Atomic-Clocks for LEO Constallations | Microchip Frequency Tech - DE | |
| BizLink Cables for Space Applications | BizLink Special Cables- DE | |
| Enabling Precision Thermal Control: Rugged TECs for Space & Defence | Azimut Space - DE | |
| Press fit contact: how ESA qualification unlocked exponential growth | Positronic Amphenol - FR | |
| Implementation of Latching and Non-Latching Solid-State Relays in Space | Isocom - UK | |
| RF Filters and Multifunctional Assemblies: High-Performance Space | Smiths Interconnect - UK |
Lunch
Manufacturers' Private Roadmap
Panasonic Roadmap
Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)
ReadyStack – A Stackable Mezzanine-Style Interposer for Board-to-Board Applications
Alain Garric, Smiths Interconnect
Kevin DeFord
Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)
Evaluation of Automotive-Grade Ceramic Capacitors for Space Applications
Lya Fontaine, CNES
Laurent Guillot, Guilhem Vidal, Rodolphe Sellier, Frédéric Tilhac, Xavier Wiedemann
Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)
Evaluation of Commercial-Grade Tantalum Capacitors for Space Applications
Lya Fontaine, CNES
Laurent Guillot, Guilhem Vidal, Rodolphe Sellier, Frederic Tilhac, Xavier Wiedemann
Evaluation & Qualification
Enhanced Grade Fuses – Bridging the Gap Between Industrial and Space‑Grade Circuit Protection for New‑Space Applications
Melisa Seyrek Intas, Schurter AG
New Developments
Integrated Magnetic Component for Innovative Power Converter
Bruno Cogitore, Exxelia
Kokouvi Etse, Benoit Krafft
Test, Reliability & Evaluation for space
Reliability Assessments of Automotive Grade Tantalum Capacitors for Space Applications
Alexander Teverovsky, Columbus Technologies & Services, Inc. (@NASA Goddard)
New Developments
Study of the Compatibility of 3D-Printed Loads with a Space Environment
Vincent LAUR, Lab-STICC / UBO
Lana Damaj, Azar Maalouf, Thierry Abadie, Jessica Benedicto, Alexis Chevalier, Juan-Antonio Duran Venegas, Yann Cailloce, Kevin Elis, Vincent Laur
Networking break
Interactive Panel Discussion
No EEE, No Sovereignty
How can Europe secure access to trusted EEE components and dual-use technologies to strengthen resilience, competitiveness, and strategic autonomy in space and defense?
Gala Dinner @ Beach Pavilion "De Zeemeeuw", Kon. Wilhelmina Boulevard 108, Noordwijk
Session Chair & Introduction
Technology Roadmaps
Airbus Defence and Space Harness and Component Roadmap
Stéphane Riandière, Airbus Defence and Space
Alicia Garcia, Stéphane Mariojouls, Tania Antonini
Evaluation & Qualification
Space Preliminary Evaluation Testing of Advance POI Technology
Kaoutar Zeljami, Alter Technology
Aintzane Lujambio, Mario Aguilocho, Sylvain Ballandras, Thierry Laroche
Materials and Processes
MINCOR - Minimisation of Crystal Oscillator Cosmic Radiation Effects
Nicolas Gufflet, Rakon
Lessons Learnt or In-flight Experiences
Lessons Learned on Electromechanical Relays for Earth Observation Applications
Lorena Capitan Diaz, ESA
Networking break
Test, Reliability & Evaluation for space
Radiation Mitigation in ASIC-Based Oscillators: Comparative Analysis of Design for Resilience and COTS Foundation Approaches
Hamdi Henchiri, Rakon
Rami Khouri, Johnny Leost, laurent couteleau, vincent candelier, Roberto Materni, Michael McILroy
Materials and Processes
Printed Electronics for Space Applications: An Approach Towards the Integration of Passive Electronics
Miren Hayet Otero, Tecnalia
Julen Caballero Anton, Leire Bilbao Alba, Ana Perez Marquez, Olatz Adarraga, Ibai Santamaría, Jose Manuel Gonzalez, Izaskun Bustero
Normative System & Standards
Closing Session & Award Ceremony
PresentationLunch
