25–27 Feb 2019
European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC)
Europe/Amsterdam timezone

Teledyne e2v Radiation Tolerant COTS+ Space Microprocessors - De-risking the introduction of ARM based solutions

27 Feb 2019, 09:20
20m
Erasmus (European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC))

Erasmus

European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC)

ESTEC (European Space Research & Technology Centre) Keplerlaan 1 2201 AZ Noordwijk The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0)71 565 6565
Oral presentation Devices and IP for On-Board Data Processing Devices and IP for On-Board Data Processing

Speakers

Thomas GUILLEMAIN (Teledyne e2v)Mr Mikael BALL (Teledyne e2v)

Description

In Space compute intensive applications, the current dilemma we observe is the following: how could one perform very complex and powerful data processing into Space, while:
- ensuring a decent level of radiation tolerance,
- participating to SwaP optimization (Size, Weight & Power, translating here at least in a limited power consumption of the computing platform),
- having either significant Space heritage or at least sufficient advantages and risks mitigation techniques to convince Space systems designers.

This paper will first introduce the two solutions proposed by Teledyne e2v in using state of the art powerful processing solutions for Space Payload applications:
- A Teledyne e2v Space specific and qualified version of Qormino® Common Computer Platform, based on NXP LS1046 (Quad Cortex ARM Cortex A72 @ 1.8GHz), 4GB of DDR4, on a custom Teledyne e2v proprietary substrate.
- A Space qualified NXP based LS1046 used as a standalone Microprocessor (Quad Core ARM Cortex A72 running at 1.8GHz).

Further to these products descriptions, this paper will describe the dedicated processes that Teledyne e2v will put in place to de-risk and validate the use of such innovative solutions in Space applications:
- Radiation testing.
- Mitigation of Radiation effects (SEU)
- Vibration Testing

Paper submission Yes

Primary authors

Thomas GUILLEMAIN (Teledyne e2v) Mr Mikael BALL (Teledyne e2v)

Co-authors

Mr Yann RIALLAND (Teledyne e2v) Mr Pascal PELLET (Teledyne e2v) Mr Jean-Philippe AMBLARD (Teledyne-e2v) Andrew GLASCOTT-JONES

Presentation materials