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FlyAngela

OBC V1.0

PC/104-Plus onboard computer for CubeSats, with a SmartFusion2 SoC, EDAC-protected memory, integrated sensors and a wide set of interfaces.

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FlyAngela onboard computer, top view of the assembled board.

FlyAngela

CubeSat High Reliability On Board Computer (OBC)

FlyAngela board with interface connectors along one edge.

Overview

FlyAngela is an onboard computer for multiple applications. With Automotive grade chips used in power and memory components and PC104-PLUS format is ideal for CubeSat applications. She has integrated accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer and temperature sensors. Her variety of interfaces makes her suitable for a wide variety of missions. She has CAN, SPI, I2C, RS422/RS485, GPIO and also optional SPACEWIRE.

Processor section of the FlyAngela onboard computer.

1.1. PROCESSOR

  • FPGA Smart Fusion2 SoC embedded Cortex-M3 processor @ 24 to 125 MHz user defined clock.
Memory devices on the FlyAngela onboard computer.

1.2. MEMORY

  • 4Gb 32 bits DDR3 SDRAM & EDAC protected memory
  • Embedded SRAM & EDAC protected memory
  • SEU protection
  • 256Mb NOR FLASH
Connectors that carry the FlyAngela interfaces.

1.3. INTERFACES

  • PC/104 Plus Format
  • CubeSat Kit BUS Compatible
  • PWM drivers for magnetorquers
  • Interfaces: 3x CAN, 6x UART, 2x I2C, 2x SPI
  • 2x SpaceWire (optional)
  • 16x GPIO
  • JTAG
Integrated sensors on the FlyAngela onboard computer.

1.4. SENSORS INTEGRATED

  • Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer
  • Temperature
Power, timing and memory parts of the FlyAngela onboard computer.

1.5. OTHERS

  • Automotive power regulation
  • Real Time Clock
  • Automotive RAM, ROM and power regulation
  • FPGA Smart Fusion2 MS025/MS050
  • Embedded Cortex-M3. (Another IP Core could be flashed)
  • 2MB Program Memory Size; 256kB RAM for M4, 2MB RAM for M7; 2048kB flash memory;
  • 4Gbit DDR3 SDRAM with EDAC (ECC). (2G x 32 bits)
  • 256Mbit Automotive NOR Flash Memory (Industrial grade optional)
  • Weight: 80 grs. std, 98grs. w/SpW connectors.