Reaching 1kW: Iris Technology’s Bold Push to Revolutionize Deep Space Cooling
What does it take to unlock deep space's deepest secrets?
At Iris Technology, it's all about relentless innovation and engineering feats that redefine what's possible — powering cosmic exploration like never before.
Pioneering the Next Generation of Cryocooler Control
Precision is everything in space missions. Faint signals from distant galaxies depend on detectors cooled to just degrees above absolute zero. The unsung hero? Cutting-edge cryocooler control electronics (CCEs) that keep everything running smoothly.
The Big Challenge: Colder, Tougher, More Powerful
Astrophysics is evolving fast, and old tech can't keep pace. Modern cryocooling systems now demand up to 1kW of power for top-tier thermal management. Our ICE-G2 family has powered bold missions for years, but the stars are calling for more.
How do you chill detectors on advanced telescopes — eight times farther and colder than before, without a single glitch?
Our Journey: Building on Proven Success
We started with what works. The ICE-G2-100 and ICE-G2-200 have set reliability standards on global space missions. But we aimed higher: boosting power while keeping efficiency and trust intact.
Phase 1: Tested high-current, high-voltage outputs, hitting over 1kW with stellar results.
Phase 2: Added smart ripple filtering to cut noise and boost stability in harsh space conditions.
Phase 3: Integrated FPGA controls, power management, and EMI filtering for a seamless, reliable package.
Breakthrough Wins: Tested and Ready for Launch
The ICE-G2-1000 is a game-changer, not just an update. It smashes old limits:
Over 1,000W of power: Fuels massive detector arrays for discoveries that were once out of reach.
Top efficiency: Minimizes heat loss, extending mission life and slashing costs — often adding crucial hours of operation.
Easy integration: Plug-and-play like the rest of the ICE-G2 line, with zero compromise on proven reliability.
Scalable design under 1,000W: Flexes for quick missions, adapting to any power need on the fly.
Proven in the Real World
This isn't theory — it's validated. Shared at the recent CEC conference, our results drew rave reviews, positioning ICE-G2-1000 as the new benchmark for high-power CCEs in space science.
Why This Matters
For engineers and planners, it means more data from the cosmos, fewer failures in the void, and missions that push boundaries with confidence.
Looking Ahead: No Limits on Innovation
Our team isn't stopping here. We're developing AI-driven controls, vibration dampening, and real-time telemetry. Partnering with space experts, we're gearing up for whatever comes next. Based in Southern California's thriving tech hub, Iris Technology is proud to drive aerospace breakthroughs right from the heart of innovation country.
“We’re enabling the next wave of cosmic discovery. The ICE-G2-1000 proves innovation and reliability can go hand-in-hand, and we’re thrilled to collaborate on what’s next.”
Ready to Team Up?
Space is brutal — let's make your mission unstoppable.
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Fun Fact
Our earlier ICE-G2 models have racked up a decade of perfect runs on NASA and ESA flagships. The ICE-G2-1000 amps it up with five times the power — ready for your boldest ventures.
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