Q7 Processor
Xiphos Technologies
The Q7 is a space-qualified processor board featuring a Xilinx Zynq SoC with dual-core Cortex-A9 MPCore processors and reprogrammable logic, designed for high-performance computing in space applications.
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- Power
- 2 W
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As published by the supplier
- Processor
- Xilinx Zynq SoC includes ARM dual-core Cortex-A9 MPCore processors supported by massive programmable logic resources
- Memory
- LPDDR2 RAM (with ECC)
- Memory (2)
- 2x QSPI Flash (NOR)
- Memory (3)
- 2x MicroSD
- Power
- Typical 2 W
- Supply voltage
- 5 V to 28 V
- Interfaces
- Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, serial, 90 I/O including LVDS, accessible through a mezzanine connector
- Operating system
- Linux Software Development Kit (SDK)
- Space hardening
- Radiation effects mitigation suite
- Space hardening (2)
- Tested to 25krad TID
About
The Xiphos Q7 Processor is a hybrid environment combining powerful CPUs and reprogrammable logic, designed for space applications. It upholds a small form factor, minimal weight, and conservative power usage while delivering solid multiprocessor CPU performance. Key features include a Xilinx Zynq SoC with ARM dual-core Cortex-A9 MPCore processors supported by massive programmable logic resources, LPDDR2 RAM with ECC, two QSPI Flash (NOR) units, and two MicroSD slots. It typically consumes 2W and operates with an input voltage range of 5V to 28V. Interfaces include Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, serial, and 90 I/O including LVDS, all accessible through a mezzanine connector. The Q7 runs on a Linux Operating System and comes with a Software Development Kit (SDK). For space hardening, it incorporates a radiation effects mitigation suite and has been tested to 25krad TID. The Q7 Processor is ideal for space applications requiring high processing power and flexibility, such as image processing, signal processing, and control applications like satellite imaging, visual inspection, and autonomous navigation. Xiphos also offers customization options and application-specific development, integrating Q-Card processors with required interfacing options and application-specific electronics. The product has flight heritage in various missions and roles, including LEO applications, launchers, and lunar missions.
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