By leveraging the SpaceVPX standard, Novo is designing modular components that can be combined to create systems according to mission requirements, ranging from fully redundant to single-threaded “bare minimum” systems. In addition to the VITA 78 (SpaceVPX) standard, Novo’s products incorporate the VITA 57 (FMC) specification, providing its modules with different I/O capabilities. These FMC mezzanine cards offer the flexibility to add mission-specific hardware to the system; constraining custom engineering to the mezzanine card can minimize effort, time, and risk.
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Application-specific FMC boards include:
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Why is having an Ecosystem Important?
Though the SpaceVPX standard will bring compatibility among products developed by multiple vendors, the standard defines many different slot, module, and backplane profiles. Having an ecosystem ensures out-of-the-box compatibility among multiple products, reducing risk and development time. In addition, the expertise generated while developing the ecosystem positions Novo in a unique place to help customers integrate third-party products in the same backplane.
Components
SpaceVPX Cards
(160 mm x 100 mm x 25.4 mm)
(160 mm x 100 mm x 25.4 mm)
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SBC001AV (previously: SC1)The SBC001AV is a versatile product fully compatible with the Vita 78 SpaceVPX standard. The design supports operation as either a Payload or a System Controller in a SpaceVPX backplane. The SBC001AV includes a Xilinx FPGA with ECC protected DDR3 SDRAM memory and triple modular redundant non-volatile NOR memory. This triple redundant memory provides safe storage for software and multiple configuration files for the reconfigurable FPGA. The DDR3 memory can function as a buffer to store data transferred between the high-speed SpaceVPX interface and the high-performance (HP) FMC interface. The board also includes a system controller for local supervision and power management.
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SBC002AV (previously: SC2)The SBC002AV is similar to the SBC001AV, with the primary difference being the component used to process data onboard. The SBC002AV upgrades the Xilinx FPGA to a powerful Zynq Ultrascale+ SoC. This board can work in both System Controller and Payload configuration.
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SBC003AV (previously: CPU)The SBC003AV is a general-purpose controller compatible with the Vita 78 SpaceVPX standard. The design supports operation as system controller on the backplane or Payload for general purpose applications. The SBC003AV includes a Smarftusion2 SoC device with 2 banks of ECC protected DDR3 SDRAM. Also, the SBC003AV includes triple modular redundant non-volatile NOR memory and SLC NAND memory for the file system (ECC protection optional). The triple redundant NOR memory provides safe storage for software and operating system. The board also includes a high-performance (HP) FMC interface.
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I00001AV - Interface ModuleThe I00001AV is a versatile input/output module capable of routing signals between internal boards in a SpaceVPX subsystem and external components. The module can deliver tens of Gbps, supports cross-strapping, and includes four mezzanine card slots.
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Custom VPX DesignsCustomers can also develop their own cards based on the SpaceVPX standard and the information, layout, and generic drivers provided by Novo Space.
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FMC Mezzanine Cards
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MMU001AF - Mass Memory Unit (Mammut)The MMU001AF MAss MeMory UniT (MAMMUT) is a mezzanine card used to expand the storage capability of a system. Offering up to 512 GBytes of SLC NAND raw memory, this FMC can be used in conjunction with the SBCs to provide ECC protected mass storage for your system.
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Custom FMC DesignsCustomers can also develop their own cards based on the FMC standard and the information, layout, and generic drivers provided by Novo Space.
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Third-party FMC componentsGiven that the FMC standard is widely used in the other industries, there are many COTS products readily available to help you speed up development. Contact us to discuss how we can help you integrate third-party FMC components into our development systems or space hardware.
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Backplanes and SpaceUM
The backplane provides fast interconnect through high-speed serial links. The backplanes are designed for the specific needs of the mission (2 to 16 slots, switched and mesh configuration.), according to the level of reliability and number of SpaceVPX boards in the system.
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B05101AV - 5-Slot SpaceVPX Backplane
The design supports cross-strapped redundant modules connected via tens of Gbps interfaces. This configuration can be leveraged for Avionics or Payload subsystems. The backplane can be used in Development systems or in Flight systems when combined with a SpaceUM module. The backplane supports the following modules:
1 x dual-string SpaceVPX Controller profile module + 1 x dual-string SpaceVPX Payload profile module + 1 x IO module + 1 x SpaceUM module (optional) Request more information here. |
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Backplane Sub-Assembly |
Support Hardware and Tools
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SpaceVPX Assemblies: Heatsinks and bezelsNovo's components are ruggedized. The mechanical design (optional) is aimed at transferring heat away from the electronic components, standing the mechanical stress in the launch vehicle, and reducing the radiation exposure in space to sustain the TID required for long missions.
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SpaceVPX Mechanical Box |
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Testing kitThe support hardware designed by Novo reduces the cost and time required for functional testing. It includes FMC loopbacks and power mezzanine cards and 1-slot backplanes with loopbacks, control interfaces routed to multiple connectors and single power supply.
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