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Description
Ethernet is becoming more common in spacecraft to enable hardwired communication speed, support higher data rates, and facilitate interoperability between satellites and other spacecraft. As Ethernet in space applications continues to expand, Microchip Technology has introduced a space-qualified Ethernet transceiver.
In the presentation, Microchip will introduce the VSC8541RT, European radiation tolerant Gigabit Ethernet PHY developed in collaboration with the CNES. Microchip will explain the qualification and radiation activities held during the qualification of the product and a review of the ceramic and plastic quality flow will be detailed.
TTTech Aerospace develops TTEthernet network platform devices to enable the design of fault-tolerant and reliable network system architectures for deep space missions. TTTech will present the usage and validation of Space Qualified PHY in a reference TTEthernet design (SONIC) for Gateway.
With Rad Tolerant space qualified Ethernet Gbit PHY implemented in a TTEthernet Equipment reference design, Microchip and TTTech are providing a full system implementation which demonstrates the performances of the Ethernet Physical Layer device. This reference design is a good starting point to enable any TTEthernet system development for space applications like Lunar Gateway communication interface.
