IBM RAD6000

RAD6000
The RAD6000 processor
General information
Launched1995
Marketed byBAE Systems
Designed byIBM
Common manufacturer
Performance
Max. CPU clock rate2.5 MHz to 66 MHz
Cache
L1 cache8 KB
Architecture and classification
ApplicationRadiation hardened for use in spacecraft
Technology node0.5 μm
Instruction setPOWER1
Physical specifications
Cores
  • 1
History
SuccessorRAD750

The RAD6000 radiation-hardened single-board computer, based on the IBM RISC Single Chip CPU, was manufactured by IBM Federal Systems. IBM Federal Systems was sold to Loral, and by way of acquisition, ended up with Lockheed Martin and is currently a part of BAE Systems Electronic Systems. RAD6000 is mainly known as the onboard computer of numerous NASA spacecraft.