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Pluggable Processor Module A1 (PPM A1), with TI’s MSP430F1612

Pumpkin, Inc.
Pluggable Processor Module A1 (PPM A1), with TI’s MSP430F1612

Flight-qualified, space-proven pluggable command-and-data-handling processor module built around TI's MSP430F1612 16-bit MCU, for use with the CubeSat-compatible Motherboard Module (MBM).

Typed specifications45 values

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Processor
TI's MSP430F1612 16-bit microcontroller (MCU)
datasheet p.1
Mass
11 g
datasheet p.4 11 g typ
CPU clock
7.37 MHz
high-frequency clock HFXTAL, 7.3728 ± 0.0005 MHz · datasheet p.5 7.4 MHz max  |  7.4 MHz max · MSP430 operating frequency fOP_MAX, absolute maximum ratings
Envelope (L×W×H)
54.6 W x 53.4 L x 1.6 T mm
datasheet p.4 54.6 x 53.4 x 1.6 mm (small-size PPM PCB) PCB width x length x thickness
RAM
0 MB
datasheet p.1 0.005 MB on-chip SRAM
Mass storage
55 GB
product page
Operating system
Pumpkin's Salvo™ RTOS
datasheet p.1 Salvo compatible with Pumpkin's Salvo RTOS
Supply voltage
3.3 V
nom. · VCC operating voltage, typ · datasheet p.5 5 V max · on +5V_SYS bus  |  5 V max · on +5V_USB bus  |  3.6 V max · on any MSP430 I/O pin  |  3.6 V max · on VCC bus  +1
Data interface
UART
datasheet p.1 UART 2 SCIs (UART0/SPI0/I2C & UART1/SPI1)  |  I2C 2 SCIs (UART0/SPI0/I2C); PCA9515A I2C isolator  |  JTAG SVS, BOR, WDT, JTAG  |  SPI  +4
Operating temperature
-40 °C
min · datasheet p.3 85 °C max  |  -40–85 °C absolute maximum ratings, TA
Processor architecture
MSP430 / AVR / PIC
TI MSP430F1612 · datasheet p.1
Board format
CubeSat Kit bus
pluggable module for the CubeSat Kit; connects to the CubeSat… · datasheet p.1
Flight software support
Pumpkin's Salvo™ RTOS and HCC-Embedded's EFFS-THIN SD Card FAT file system
datasheet p.1
Radiation and fault mitigation
other
independent external reset supervisor (POR/BOR) · datasheet p.1 latch-up protection (current limiting) independent latchup (device overcurrent) protection; overcurr…  |  hardware watchdog SVS, BOR, WDT, JTAG (integrated peripheral)  |  other reset supervisor (POR/BOR)
Connector
LSS-150-01-L-DV
datasheet p.13 8-pin FPC
Satellite class
CubeSat
CubeSat nanosatellite control, C&DH, TT&C · datasheet p.1
GPIO lines
48
connections to all 48 I/O pins of the PPM connector · datasheet p.6
RAM type
SRAM
on-chip SRAM · datasheet p.1
Program / boot memory
0.054 MB
program memory · datasheet p.1
Analog inputs
8
8-channel 12-bit ADC · datasheet p.1

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As published by the supplier8 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
SKU
710-00485
Mcu
TI MSP430F1612, 16-bit
Internal flash memory
55KB
Internal ram
5KB
Clock speed
7.3728 MHz
Hardware class
Flight Hardware | Flight Qualified | Space Proven
Used with
Motherboard Module (MBM)
Purchase restriction
Available only as an add-on to customers who have already purchased a complete CubeSat Kit

About

PPM A1 is a pluggable processor module (PPM) for use with the CubeSat-compatible Motherboard Module (MBM), and is designated as flight hardware (blue). By adding a PPM A1 to an MBM, a user creates a CubeSat-compatible command-and-data-handling (C&DH) module built around Texas Instruments’ 16-bit MSP430 low-power microcontroller family. PPM A1 carries an MSP430F1612 with 55KB of internal Flash memory and 5KB of internal RAM, running at 7.3728MHz. Pumpkin markets this product as Flight Hardware that is Flight Qualified and Space Proven.

Because the schematics, software, test code, and other documentation for this item are provided only with the purchase of a complete CubeSat Kit, PPM A1 may only be ordered “a la carte” once a customer has already purchased a complete CubeSat Kit. This policy allows Pumpkin to provide CubeSat Kit components, associated software, and technical support at low prices.

Documentation

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