Defense Electronics Corporation(DEC) is a research and engineering company focused on VLSI micro-electronics and the development of enabling technologies related to embedded sensing, monitoring, test, and recovery research for defense/space electronics in order to develop innovative technology for enhancing IC reliability & anti-tamper capabilities. DEC is developing monitoring and control solutions at the submicron and deep submicron feature sizes, software-related tools, and other supportive technology, from circuit level designs to instrumentation. The firm is also developing technology solutions to mitigate the effects of radiation in digital, analog, and mixed signal, integrated circuits, including innovative on-chip sensing essential for plug-and-play modularity, reconfigurability, and improved reliability. This design development work includes reliability monitoring and adaptive response capabilities at the chip and system levels.