Engineered for precision, the TDC00002 achieves 8 ps single-shot precision, supporting advanced timing needs in LIDAR, time-tagging, and optical communication.
As satellite deployments for Earth observation and communication continue to surge, the demand for high-performance, integrated, and radiation-hardened electronics has never been greater. Scaling the space economy requires a shift away from bulky, repurposed legacy components toward smaller, reliable and more efficient solutions. At Magics Technologies, our mission is to empower the next generation of space systems with ultra-compact, cost-effective electronics—driving down size, weight, and power consumption, while achieving state-of-the-art performance.
Overview
Today, Magics Technologies announces the release of the TDC00002, a one-of-a-kind, ITAR-free Time-toDigital Converter (TDC) designed specifically for demanding space applications. Radiation-hardened-by design, the TDC00002 combines high performance with low power consumption in a compact footprint. Its patented and fully integrated architecture leverages free-running delay lines alongside a phase-locked loop (PLL) to achieve both coarse and fine time measurements. It delivers 8 ps single-shot precision, and thanks to a dual delay line, supports zero-dead-zone measurements down to 0 ps between two pulses. The device includes an SPI slave interface, enabling a read back sample rate of up to 500 kSps. Housed in a hermetic ceramic SO-28 package, the TDC00002 is optimised for operation in the harsh conditions of space.
Market Context
The TDC00002 is tailored for space-borne Time-of-Flight (ToF) LIDAR in Guidance, Navigation, andControl (GNC) systems—supporting applications such as rendez-vous and docking, landers, and planetary surface mapping with millimeter-level accuracy. It is also well-suited for Earth observation, 2D mass spectrometry, and optical and quantum communication, where it benefits from the high dynamic range of its time measurement capabilities. The TDC00002 has already demonstrated smooth integration in mass spectrometry use cases and is preparing for its first flight on two missions scheduled for 2025.
Availability
The TDC00002 is available now with short lead times in the following configurations:
- EM (Engineering Model): room-temperature tested, no radiation guarantee.
- EQM (Engineering Qualification Model): tested over voltage and temperature corners, no radiation guarantee. Qualification activities aligned with ESCC9000 are progressing well.
- Flight Models (FM) are expected to ship to first customers by the end of Q3 2025.
- An evaluation kit is also readily available to support rapid and easy integration into customer applications.The TDC00002 is part of Magics' growing Time Series, which also includes the MAG PLL00002 — a rad-hard, fully integrated frequency synthesizer supporting digital clocking and RF applications in space.
Further Reading
For an in-depth look at the technical features and space applications of the MAG TDC00002, we recommend the article by Dr. Rajan Bedi (Spacechips), Time-to-Digital Conversion for Space Applications
Live Webinar
We will be hosting a live webinar on May 22nd at 16:00 (CEST), providing an in-depth presentation of the TDC00002 and an opportunity for Q&A.
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