SpaceWire Node / Router
SpaceWire (ECSS-E-ST-50-12C) node and router IP for spacecraft, used in satellite and space system communications.
Overview
SpaceWire Node / Router is a soft IP core in SoC-e’s SocTek range for spacecraft communication. SpaceWire (ECSS-E-ST-50-12C) is the serial communication standard for space adopted by the European Space Agency among others, and this IP provides the node and router functions needed for equipment-to-equipment communication on satellites and probes.
Positive ONE Group supports SpaceWire Node / Router end to end: choosing the right option, providing evaluation versions, helping you obtain reference designs, and supply and long-term availability in volume production. We work in English and Japanese.
Appearance and internal structure
Key specifications
| Supported standards | ECSS-E-ST-50-12C (SpaceWire) |
|---|---|
| Supported FPGA families | Supports devices from several vendors including radiation-tolerant FPGAs (Microchip and others) |
| Speed | 2-200 Mbps (SpaceWire) |
| Port configuration | Node and router configurations (multiple links) |
| Operating mode | SpaceWire Node / Router |
| Latency and forwarding | Wormhole routing |
| Interfaces | AXI / register interface, LVDS (SpaceWire) |
| Licence | Project licence, evaluation version available |
| Deliverables | Netlist or encrypted RTL, sample design and user manual |
| EDA integration | Integrates with Vivado and Libero |
Actual resource usage (LUT, FF, BRAM), supported devices and speed grades vary by configuration. Tell us your requirements and we will give concrete figures with the quotation.
Main interfaces and applications
Main interfaces
- SpaceWire ports (ECSS-E-ST-50-12C)
Typical applications
- Equipment-to-equipment communication on satellites
- Data buses on space probes
- Interfaces for space payloads and cameras
Frequently asked questions
How is this IP core delivered?
It is licensed per project. An evaluation version is available so you can confirm operation on your own FPGA before production. Deliverables are a netlist or encrypted RTL, a sample design and the user manual.
Which FPGAs can SpaceWire Node / Router be used with?
Built on open standards, it can be implemented on several FPGA families, primarily AMD/Xilinx. It is supplied as VHDL source and works with EDA tools such as AMD Vivado.
How is SpaceWire Node / Router delivered and licensed?
It is supplied as a VHDL source IP core with a technical support package. Extensive synthesis-time and run-time parameters let you optimise FPGA resource usage, and custom development is available.
How can I evaluate SpaceWire Node / Router?
You can verify operation on real hardware using evaluation kits, sample designs and SoC-e’s SocTek modules or RelyUm equipment. Some configurations allow plug-and-play evaluation.
What is the price and lead time for SpaceWire Node / Router?
Pricing for SpaceWire Node / Router depends on configuration, licence type, quantity and any customisation, so we quote individually. Tell us your application and quantity in the form on this page and our engineers will confirm the specification and come back with a quotation and lead time.
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Ask about SpaceWire Node / Router
SpaceWire Node / Router is handled in Japan by Positive ONE Group, value-added reseller (VAR) for SoC-e of Spain. We confirm availability, quantities and pricing with the manufacturer before replying.
Because pricing depends on configuration and quantity, we do not publish prices or stock levels on this site.Request an individual quotation