Tag: Rad-hard
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Addressing Challenges with FPGAs in Space Using the GR716B Microcontroller
In the realm of space electronics, reliability is paramount. Every component onboard a spacecraft must withstand the harsh conditions of outer space, including extreme temperatures, vacuum, and radiation. Among these components, Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) play a crucial role and come with their own set of challenges. Challenges with FPGAs in Space Two significant challenges…
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GR740-MINI Unboxed: A Compact Gateway to Advanced Space Computing
In this blog post we introduce the GR740-MINI board, a compact evaluation platform for the GR740 rad-hard microprocessor and the CertusPro-NX-RT FPGA. The GR740-MINI packs a lot of computing power into a very small form factor (7×9.5 cm). Furthermore, its FMC+ connector allows to extend the GR740-MINI board with expansions boards connected to the GR740…
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How to Design a RISC-V Space Microprocessor
In the world of advanced technology and exploration, some missions take us where ordinary microprocessors cannot dare to go. Whether exploring the depths of space or operating in avionics, the presence of intense radiation poses a grave threat to electronic components. To overcome this challenge, engineers have devised a solution: radiation-hardening. Radiation-hardened – or rad-hard…
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NOEL-V Processor’s Security Extensions for Safe and Secure Computing
Safety and security are increasingly important aspects when designing computer systems, and work is carried out within RISC-V International technical groups to establish specifications that address safe and secure computing. In this blog post, we will touch on the Control Flow Integrity specification currently undergoing standardization, as well as the Smpemp and Smstateen extensions, ratified in November 2021. The NOEL-V RISC-V processor,…