Anton Quiroz

Talk Title

From Fab to Space: The Need for Hardened Electronics

Description of Talk

This presentation details the technical and economic strategies required to bridge the gap between commercial semiconductor foundries and the unavoidable radiation standards of the space environment. It explores the roadmap for transitioning terrestrial silicon into flight-qualified components through available design and qualification processes.

Biography

Anton has over two decades of experience in the semiconductor industry and previously served as the co-founder and CEO of Apogee Semiconductor. He currently works with Magics Technologies to establish US operations and as Executive Partner at Ellis Space Solutions where he helps firms scale radiation hardened technology within the United States market. Before founding Apogee, he held leadership roles at Texas Instruments and Cobham Semiconductor Solutions, where he managed aerospace marketing and systems engineering for high-reliability product lines. Anton earned his degree in Electrical Engineering, summa cum laude, from the University of Florida and focuses on technology commercialization for emerging space technologies.