2026 Microelectronics Reliability and Qualification Workshop

MRQW is open to U.S. persons only
All visitors must have current, government-issued photo identification for admission into
The Aerospace Corporation facilities.  Green card holders must bring their original green card, photocopies are not accepted.

Summary

General Sessions

Please join us for the 2026 Microelectronics Reliability & Qualification Workshop (MRQW). MRQW provides a forum for the open discussion of microelectronics reliability and qualification issues for microelectronics targeted for use in space systems. The 2026 format will consist of three full-day meetings, with multiple technical sessions and a keynote speaker. The MRQW program provides subjects of interest to professionals at all levels of expertise.

Daily Workshop Meeting Times

• Tuesday: February 10, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (PT)
• Wednesday: February 11, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (PT)
• Thursday: February 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (PT)

Newly Added!!!

A classified session will be added to the program. For more information, visit the Classified Session tab.

Who should attend this workshop?

Reliability engineers, radiation-effects engineers, microelectronic technology developers, those working on microelectronic parts procurement for space systems, and anyone interested in the reliability and qualification of microelectronics for space applications. Expert invited speakers will cover the latest technology and work in progress in different areas of microelectronics device reliability and qualification methodologies, including:

• Advanced technology reliability issues
• Product qualification methodology
• Advanced space microprocessors and memories
• RF, analog, and mixed-signal device and design issues
• Space radiation effects
• FPGA reliability and qualification issues
• Hardness-by-design
• Reliability for extreme environments
• Advanced packaging issues
• Failure analysis
• GaN and III-V devices
• Emerging technologies
• Alternate grade part
• Hardware assurance
• Photonics devices

MRQW General Chair
Adam Bushmaker
The Aerospace Corporation
Phone: 310-336-7513  adam.w.bushmaker@aero.org

MRQW Vice-Chair
Jennifer Taggart
The Aerospace Corporation 
Phone: 310-336-5150  jennifer.l.taggart@aero.org

Event Registrar
Venus Boone
The Aerospace Corporation
Phone: 424-321-1508 techworkshops@aero.org

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Prohibition Against Harassment and Retaliation Policy
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Photography Policy
Please be advised that by attending this meeting, you grant The Aerospace Corporation the right to capture your likeness via photograph or video recording, and to use the likeness in any media, including television, film, Internet, public display, marketing, social media, or general-interest multimedia. Attendees are not permitted to take photos or videos during the workshop session.