Products & Solutions Guide for Space Applications
This guide presents the products for space applications offered by EMG2: SBCs (Single Board Computers), memory, Ethernet switch and communication, I/O and integration boards, motors and controllers, rotary and linear encoders. For each range, you will find the target applications, from low Earth orbit (LEO) to Deep Space, along with the key specifications and strengths.
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Guide contents
SpaceVPX SBC (NXP Layerscape)
Applications: LEO, GEO, lunar and Deep Space, including crewed missions
Specifications
- NXP Layerscape LS1046A: quad-core ARM Cortex-A72 at 1.8 GHz
- 3U SpaceVPX, 4 GB DDR4 @1050 MHz with ECC
- TID 100 krad (Si), SEL up to 67 MeV·cm²/mg
- GbE, SpaceWire, SpaceFibre, CAN, USB, UART
- Configurable FPGA, PMC site
CompactPCI SBC (PowerPC)
Applications: any orbit, from LEO to GEO
Specifications
- PowerQUICC III MPC8548E at 1 GHz
- 3U CompactPCI, conduction-cooled
- TID > 100 krad (Si), SEL > 65 MeV·cm²/mg
- 1 GB DDR2 and 1 GB flash with ECC
- 2 × GbE, 3 × RS-422, 1PPS port, PMC site
GPGPU AI
Applications: LEO missions (image processing, autonomous navigation, debris tracking)
Specifications
- Jetson™ AGX Orin™ Industrial: 2048 CUDA cores, 64 Tensor cores, 248 TOPS
- 12-core ARM CPU, 64 GB LPDDR5 with ECC, NVMe SSD
- TID 20 krad (Si), no destructive latch-up (SEL)
- GbE, DVI/HDMI, UART, USB, FPGA
- Cold plate, 15 to 60 W typical
Box PC
Applications: LEO, GEO and Deep Space
Specifications
- 2 to 8 slot 3U CompactPCI (or VPX) chassis
- Natural convection, forced-air or cold-plate cooling
- Integrated power supplies and backplane
- Shielded enclosure, EMI/RFI filtering
- Aircraft-grade aluminum, stainless steel fasteners
Non-volatile memory
Applications: in-orbit data storage and downlink to ground stations
Specifications
- Single-slot 3U CompactPCI, conduction-cooled
- 256 GB to 1 TB NAND flash
- 32-bit cPCI, 33/66 MHz, PCI DMA engine
- Hardware EDAC, low SEU rate, high latch-up immunity
- FTL and POSIX-compliant file system
Ethernet switch
Applications: NEO and LEO missions, small satellite constellations, crewed missions
Specifications
- Radiation-tolerant SFF switch, 12 × 10/100/1000 Base-T copper ports
- Non-blocking wire speed, jumbo frames, ACL, QoS, port mirroring
- Fast Boot, watchdog, temperature and power monitoring
- IP54, D38999 connectors, lightning protection, EMI/RFI filtering
- Managed and unmanaged range, Gigabit and 10 Gigabit, Layer 2/3
MIL-STD-1553B (3U CompactPCI)
Applications: LEO, MEO, GEO, optional Deep Space
Specifications
- 4 dual-redundant BC/RT/MT channels (STANAG 3838)
- 2 channels on board, 2 on mezzanine
- 16k-word shared RAM per channel
- Built-in test, VxWorks drivers
- 32-bit / 33 MHz cPCI, conduction-cooled, < 9.8 W
MIL-STD-1553B (PMC)
Applications: LEO and Mars, optional GEO
Specifications
- 1 dual-redundant BC/RT/MT channel (STANAG 3838)
- Simultaneous RT/monitor, automatic BC retries
- 16k × 16 shared RAM (flight unit)
- Conduction-cooled PMC, < 3.3 W
SpaceWire (PMC)
Applications: on-board data handling
Specifications
- 3 full-duplex ports up to 100 MHz
- ESA ECSS-E-50-12C compliant
- Anti-fuse FPGA, DMA engine, 128 MB memory
- TID > 100 krad (Si), < 5 W
- Optional 2 × RS-422 and 32 GPIO
FireWire & RS-422 (PMC)
Applications: LEO and Mars, optional GEO
Specifications
- IEEE-1394a: 3 × 400 Mbps ports
- 12 RS-422 inputs and 12 outputs (NRZ-L, NRZ-M, BiPhase-L)
- Buffer memory protected by triple redundancy (TMR)
- Conduction-cooled PMC, < 3.5 W
RS-422 / LVDS / M-LVDS (PMC)
Applications: interfacing with on-board sensors
Specifications
- 16 differential inputs and 16 outputs, up to 64 optional TTL I/O
- NRZ-L, NRZ-M and BiPhase-L encoding, FPGA-configurable
- 128 MB ECC memory with DMA controller
- Conduction-cooled PMC, < 5 W
Digital I/O board
Applications: LEO and Mars, optional GEO
Specifications
- 12 RS-422 outputs and 4 inputs, 2 RS-232 UARTs
- Discrete outputs (2 opto-isolated), TTL inputs
- 3 torque rod drivers (H-bridge, 2 A)
- GNC interfaces: GPS/INS, star tracker, reaction wheels
- 3U CompactPCI, conduction-cooled, < 14 W
PMC carrier boards
Applications: 3U CompactPCI systems, on the ground and in flight, to add PMC cards
Specifications
- Host one conduction-cooled PMC (single-slot 3U cPCI)
- PMC I/O routed to the backplane (J2)
- Version with dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553B BC/RT/MT channel
- 45 krad (Si), 100 krad (Si) or rad-hard version optional
- < 2 W (< 7 W with 1553)
Transition module
Applications: development and integration in air-cooled 3U cPCI chassis
Specifications
- 3U rear I/O module, two slots wide (8HP), EMI gasket
- 8 shielded CAT5e RJ-45 and 4 mini-triax 1553 connectors
- Brings out the SBC serial ports and the 64 PMC I/O signals
- Removes the need for harnesses and complex cabling
Key strengths
- COTS and semi-customized solutions (MOTS)
- Reduced time-to-market
- Cutting-edge technology for space
- Low energy consumption and low heat dissipation
Applications
- Gimbal systems for satellites
- Reaction wheels for attitude control
- High-precision mechanisms in space
- Any LEO orbit positioning mission requiring a small footprint and high reliability
Motors
- Permanent-magnet synchronous
- Brushless DC (BLDC)
- Stepper
- Limited-angle torque
- Cogging-free
- Magnet-free reluctance
- Linear and moving-coil actuators
- Rotary and linear electromagnets
Specifications
- From 5 to 90 V (higher voltage ranges available on request)
- From 0.05 to 15 Nm (higher torque versions available)
- From 5 to 3 000 rpm (up to 25 000 rpm for fluidic pumps)
- Outer diameter: 20 to 200 mm
- Overall length: 10 to 100 mm
- From -40°C to +105°C (from -55°C to +125°C optional)
- TID = 30 krad (higher radiation tolerance available on request)
Controllers
Specifications
- Three-phase BLDC motor (two-phase stepper motor optional)
- 28 VDC ±25% | Auxiliary: 12 VDC ±10%
- 5 A RMS, PWM frequency up to 100 kHz
- RS-422 (CAN optional)
- SSI, Hall (BiSS and Resolver on demand)
- From -40°C to +85°C
- TID = 30 krad
- Latch-up immunity (SEL): 40 MeV·cm²/mg
- Aluminum casing with contact cooling
Key strengths
- Manufactured according to ESA standards
- Optimized for minimal mass and low energy consumption
- Redundant designs available upon request
- Low outgassing and compatibility with vacuum
- Cryogenic and high-temperature options available
Applications
- New Space, LEO, GEO
- Onboard navigation and GNSS
- Optical scanning sensor
- Beam alignment and tracking in orbit
- Positioning of motor actuators
- Star tracker
Key strengths
- Complete range of COTS space encoders
- High precision up to ±0.006°
- Extended thermal resistance from -40 to +105°C, expandable to -55 to +125°C as an option
- Capacitive technology without mechanical contact
- Compact, flat, hollow shaft design
- Miniature version available with the VLS-25
- Superior resistance to magnetic interference and EMI
- Lifespan of up to 15 years
- IP40 protection
- Customization possible
VLS range characteristics
| Categories | OD | ID | Height | Weight | Resolution | Precision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VLS-25 | 25 mm | 2.2 mm | 5.8 mm | 8 g | 17-21 bit | ±0.025° |
| VLS-60 | 60 mm | 25 mm | 6 mm | 16 g | 17-22 bit | ±0.010° |
| VLS-80 | 80 mm | 35 mm | 6.6 mm | 21 g | 17-23 bit | ±0.006° |
| VLS-100 | 100 mm | 48 mm | 7 mm | 42 g | 17-22 bit | ±0.006° |
| VLS-140 | 140 mm | 90 mm | 8 mm | 80 g | 17-23 bit | ±0.006° |
| VLS-170 | 170 mm | 110 mm | 8 mm | 110 g | 17-23 bit | ±0.006° |
| VLS-247 | 247 mm | 171 mm | 9 mm | 220 g | 17-22 bit | ±0.006° |
COTS & custom linear encoders are also available
Any questions about these product ranges? Contact our teams: we will help you choose the right product for your mission.
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