10th ESA Workshop on Avionics, Data, Control and Software Systems

Session

Session 2 - Compact Onboard Computer Architectures

19 Oct 2016, 10:50

Newton Conference Center (European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC))

Conveners

Session 2 - Compact Onboard Computer Architectures

• Giorgio Magistrati (ESA/ESTEC- Head of On-Board Computers & Data Handling Section)

29. Smart-OBC: integrating functions in the Platform Computer

Mr Gianluca Aranci (Thales Alenia Italy)

19/10/2016, 10:50

In the continuous trend to miniaturize electronic equipment for space applications, Thales Alenia Space has managed the evolution of the On Board Computer integrating more functions and features as soon as relevant key technologies become available. These developments permitted to improve competitiveness, mass, volume and power consumption budgets at system level. Further enhancements of the...

30. The COMPASS OBC, paving the way for a centralised avionics architecture

Mr Jean-Luc Poupat (Airbus Defence and Space)

19/10/2016, 11:20

In the frame of its continuous innovation process, Airbus Defence and Space, - Space Equipment Division is working on a next generation of on board computer (OBC) to drastically drop down the avionics HW acquisition cost. This product, named COMPASS, is more than an OBC, it is a centralized avionics. COMPASS (Centralized Open & Modular Processing Avionics & Space Sensors) relies on a...

31. Compact SAVOIR OBC

Mr Torbjörn Hult (RUAG Space)

19/10/2016, 11:50

RUAG Space has more than 30 years of experience in developing high-reliable launcher and satellite on-board command and data-handling electronics. Through this experience the following key items exists: • a design database with existing & qualified SW and FPGA IP-modules • an internal certified and customer audited design process for high-reliable electronics • a high quality and high...