FPGA

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FPGA for Embedded Systems

Our work with the FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) technology started at the company’s creation in 2016. Our first involvement was in the EUCLID Antenna Deployment and Pointing Mechanism Electronics project by ESA. Since then, our team has mastered the intricacies of the rad-hard and rad-tolerant FPGA devices while researching their capabilities. In the development, we follow the ECSS standard.

Completing several R&D and flight projects for the European Space Agency is a testament to our capabilities and dedication.

Our expertise in FPGA Design:

FPGA design for:

FPGA-based designs for instruments and mechanism control,
Data processing application including high-speed interfaces,
Interfaces used in aerospace projects: MIL-STD-1553B, SpaceWire, SpaceFibre,
High-speed FPGA evaluations for inter-satellite optical communication networks,
Controllers for mass memory functions,
Time-to-Digital Conversion (TDC) IP Core

Design process steps

System-level requirements analysis,
Derivation of FPGA requirements,
FPGA architecture design,
HDL coding,
Block and top-level verification (testbench preparation),
Synthesis and layout,
FPGA debugging,
Project documentation according to ECSS standard.

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Our experience in FPGA

COTS FPGA for On-board switching – HydRON

Evaluation of Achronix and AMD (Xilinx) COTS-type FPGA devices for suitability in packet switching function for future satellite optical communication networks.

Self-calibrating Electronic Controller for Satellite Quantum Entanglement Source (SECSQES)

R&D project (co-funded by the National Centre of Research and Development) aimed at creation of a universal controller enhancing quantum signal quality for future satellite Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) missions. Electronic control and read-out functions implemented in FPGA and processor.

Development of Standardized Stepper Motor Controller with special emphasis on APME

Development of an electronic antenna pointing mechanism controller to be offered for future ESA missions. Still at development phase; verification and validation to come.

Instrument Control Unit for the FLORIS, FLEX mission

FPGA modules development and verification according to ECSS standard.

Flash Memory Modules

Development of Flash based non-volatile memory module which can be used as a base for future developments on mass memory unit for a specific mission. The project concentrates on FPGA development:

Architecture scalable in terms of memory size
NAND Flash memory controller implementation and test
Data protection implementation and test

Reaction Wheel with Local Speed Control

Preliminary design and system-level trade-offs for hardware electronics and FPGA design.

High-Rate Single Photon Detector for Quantum Key Distribution

We developed a TDC (Time-to-Digital Conversion), designed for systems requiring high precision and reliability, it improves detection rates and facilitates more efficient quantum key generation

CCSDS Standardised Ranging for Optical Communication Terminals

We are collaborating on a project to develop a blue book for laser ranging to transmit data.

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FPGA for:

Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are versatile integrated circuits that combine flexibility with performance, and this makes them important in a variety of industries:

Aerospace and Defense

For aircraft, spacecrafts and military applications, FPGAs are important for signal processing, image recognition and navigation systems.
In these difficult situations, their ability to endure extreme conditions is important, as well as power saving features and high-speed operability.

Automotive Industry

Modern vehicles are using FPGAs extensively for the control of engines, driver-assistance systems and for in-vehicle entertainment.
Consequently, they are suitable for autonomous driving because they can process complicated algorithms as well as work in real-time.

Telecommunications

FPGAs play a critical role in supporting the high-speed data transmission and processing that underlies telecommunication networks.
These devices are used extensively for routers, switches, base stations etc., because they can handle huge volumes of data traffic efficiently without any faults or breakdowns.

Medical Imaging

MRIs, CT scans; ultrasound among other medical imaging techniques have been advanced by FPGAs,
They accelerate image processing and reconstruction, leading to faster diagnoses and improved patient care

Industrial Automation and Robotics

By allowing real-time processing and control of robots, FPGAs improve precision, speed and efficiency in assembly, welding and painting tasks.
They also enable high-speed data acquisition and processing for industrial automation systems thus resulting in faster production cycles leading to increased throughput.

Consumer Electronics

FPGAs are found in higher-end audio and video equipment that enhances capabilities such as noise cancellation or image scaling.
They also drive the development of sophisticated gaming consoles and virtual reality systems.

EDA (electronic design automation)

Using FPGA can speed up simulation and verification processes in EDA tools. This makes possible fast design iterations allowing reduced time to market.
Their parallel processing capabilities allow for the efficient handling of complex design tasks, such as logic synthesis and timing analysis.