MissionCore Node
One Core. Multiple Pyloads.
A MODULAR PAYLOAD ELECTRONICS PLATFORM
Processing, control and data handling – adaptable to mission needs.
The MissionCore Node is a compact payload-side processing and control unit for small to medium satellite applications. It combines power conditioning, payload control, data handling and FPGA-based on-board processing in one configurable platform.
Use one common core and adapt the application-specific interfaces for optical payloads, thermal control or mechanisms.
Architecture of MissionCore Node processor and overview of extensions
COMMON CORE CAPABILITIES
FPGA On-board processing
RISC-V Application + monitor
MEMORY DDR3 + NAND Flash
TM/TC UART RS-485 / CANDATA I/O Ethernet / SpaceWire
EUROPEAN FPGA OPTION
Selected MissionCore configurations can be adapted to use European FPGA technology. Available solutions rely on GateMate FPGA. Supporting European sourcing and technology sovereignty where required by the mission.
THREE APPLICATIONS. ONE PLATFORM.
VISION NODE
Optical payloads
- Camera control and image capture
- Local storage
- ROI extraction
- Optional FPGA/CNN acceleration
HEATER NODE
Thermal control
- Closed-loop temperature control
- Application-specific heater interface
- Integrated platform housekeeping
- Mission-adaptable configuration
STEPPER NODE
Mechanisms
- Stepper-driver function
- Application-specific mechanism interface
- Integrated platform housekeeping
- Mission-adaptable configuration
