Q8 Computer-on-Module
Xiphos Technologies
Low SWaP Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC processor with 30 krad radiation tolerance for demanding satellite payloads and bus subsystems.
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- Power
- 5 W
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- MPSoC
- Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+
- Application CPU
- Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53
- Real-Time CPU
- Dual-core ARM Cortex-R5
- GPU
- ARM Mali-400
- RAM
- 4 GB LPDDR4 (ECC)
- Flash
- 2x 256 MB QSPI (NOR)
- Storage
- 2x 128 GB eMMC
- Ethernet
- 4x Gigabit Ethernet MAC
- USB
- 2x USB 3.0/2.0
- CAN
- 2x CAN 2.0B
- Power (Typical)
- 5 W
- Input Voltage
- 9 to 15 V
- Operating System
- Linux SDK
- Radiation Tolerance (TID)
- 30 krad (Si)
About
The Xiphos Q8 is a low SWaP computer-on-module built on the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC, combining quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 application processors, dual-core ARM Cortex-R5 real-time processors, an ARM Mali-400 GPU, and extensive programmable FPGA logic on a single chip.
The Q8 targets space applications requiring higher processing capability than previous generations, with common deployment in radar systems, satellite communications infrastructure, high-resolution imagery analysis, and scientific research initiatives. Its dual-FPGA design — pairing the primary MPSoC with a supervisory FPGA — combined with ECC-protected memory banks and additional radiation mitigation features ensures reliable operation in the space radiation environment.
Xiphos provides a Linux SDK and Vivado skeleton project with over 90% of FPGA resources available for custom application logic. The Q8 has accumulated significant flight heritage and is the foundation for multiple higher-level products in the Xiphos portfolio, including the Q8 OBC, Q8 Camera Board, and Q8 SDR Dock.
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