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.
Typed specifications101 values
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- Processor
- Dual ARM Cortex A9 MPCore processors datasheet p.1 Xilinx Zynq 7020 | Dual core ARM Cortex A9 MPCore processor
- Mass
- 24 g typ. · excluding connectors · datasheet p.1 24 g excluding connectors | 32 g with RJ45 connector | 24 g without RJ45 connector | 32 g typ. · with RJ45 connector +1
- CPU clock
- 766 MHz datasheet p.2 766 MHz max
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 78 mm x 43 mm x 19 mm with RJ45 connector · datasheet p.2 78 mm x 43 mm x 9 mm without RJ45 connector | 78 mm x 43 mm x 9 mm without RJ45 connector
- RAM
- 1 048 576 MB DDR3L DRAM · datasheet p.2 1 024 MB DDR3L DRAM, 512 MB with EDAC | 512 MB with EDAC
- Mass storage
- 2x 128 MB QSPI Flash (NOR) datasheet p.2 32 GB max · 2 MicroSD slots, max. 32 GB each, independent buses / power c… | 2 MicroSD slots (max. 32 GB each)
- Operating system
- Yocto Linux BSP (LTS distribution) datasheet p.2 Linux Yocto Linux BSP (LTS distribution)
- Supply voltage
- 6 V min · datasheet p.2 5 V min · option | 15 V max | 28 V max · option | 6–15 V +1
- Power consumption
- 2 W typical applications · datasheet p.1 2 W typ. | 2 W typ. · Scalable, typ. | 2 W typ. · typical applications | 2 W nom. · scalable, typ.
- Data interface
- Ethernet datasheet p.1 other 1-Wire, on Product Integration Module (PIM) | LVDS 24 LVDS pairs (Mezzanine connector) | GPIO 48 single-ended GPIO | CAN CAN Bus controller (in logic) +31
- Operating temperature
- -40 °C min · datasheet p.2 60 °C max | -40–60 °C derated
- Radiation tolerance (TID)
- 25 krad product page
- Processor architecture
- ARM Cortex-A dual core ARM Cortex A9 MPCore · datasheet p.2
- Board format
- custom 78 mm x 43 mm x 19 mm (with RJ45 connector) · datasheet p.2 custom 78 mm x 43 mm x 9 mm (without RJ45 connector)
- Flight software support
- Application Development Kit with standard Linux libraries for C/C++; standard Linux and Xilinx kernel drivers datasheet p.1
- Radiation and fault mitigation
- EDAC / ECC on RAM EDAC on RAM / EDAC-protected RAM · datasheet p.1 FPGA bitstream scrubbing FPGA bit stream scrubbing (Q7S flight model) | latch-up protection (current limiting) overcurrent detection and protection | other redundant QSPI NOR Flash and MicroSD | software watchdog software robustness / watchdog +3
- Connector
- RJ45 datasheet p.2 Micro AB
- Flight heritage
- The Q7S, the Flight Model (FM) of the Q7, has been operating in orbit since June 2016; certified for manned space flight and used on the International Space Station datasheet p.1
- Missions flown
- 340 datasheet p.5 340 min · more than 340 boards in space, cumulative time on orbit more …
- Cores
- 2 dual core ARM Cortex A9 MPCore · datasheet p.2
- FPGA
- Xilinx Zynq 7020 programmable logic: 106,400 flip flops (FF), 53,200 lookup tables (LUT), 220 DSP slices; Control FPGA Microchip ProASIC3 datasheet p.2 Microchip ProASIC3
- GPIO lines
- 48 datasheet p.2 12 Product Integration Module (PIM) | 58 up to 58 single-ended GPIO (mezzanine connector) | 58 max | 24 max
- RAM type
- DDR3 DDR3L · datasheet p.2
- Program / boot memory
- 128 MB 2x 128 MB QSPI Flash (NOR) · datasheet p.2
- Analog inputs
- 4 Product Integration Module (PIM) · datasheet p.1
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- 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.
Documentation
- XTI-2001-2019-f-Q7-Spec-Sheet.pdf PDF source: xiphos.com ↗
- XTI-2001-2019-f-Q7-Spec-Sheet.pdf PDF source: xiphos.com ↗
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