Sparrow OBC Node
Needronix
Miniature on-board computer (OBC) node for CubeSat satellite bus — distributed computing architecture, RTOS support, low power, compatible with Needronix ADCS and communications products.
Technical specifications
- Type
- Distributed OBC node
- OS support
- RTOS
- Functions
- Command/data handling, payload interface, housekeeping
- Compatibility
- Needronix Cormorant, Eagle, ADCS ecosystem
About
The Sparrow OBC Node from Needronix is a miniature on-board computer designed for distributed processing architectures in small satellites. It serves as a computing node within the spacecraft bus, running a real-time operating system (RTOS) for deterministic satellite operations. The Sparrow handles command and data handling (CDH), payload interface management, and housekeeping, with seamless integration alongside Needronix’s Cormorant transceiver and Eagle sun sensor products. Compact size and low power consumption make it suitable for resource-constrained CubeSat buses where mass and power allocations are minimal.
Documentation
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