SCOC3: a space computer on a chip

Author

Koebel, Franck ; Coldefy, Jean-François

Author_Institution

CoC Electron. France, EADS Astrium Satellite, Elancourt, France

fYear

2010

fDate

8-12 March 2010

Firstpage

1345

Lastpage

1348

Abstract

This paper presents the definition of an integrated processor core ASIC named SCOC3 which is designed for space computers. It also presents the validation method that has led to a successful ASIC run at the first time, thanks to Astrium´s improved control in microelectronic component design. It is base on the LEON3FT Sparc processor associated to a Floating Point Unit both from Aeroflex Gaisler. The core provides many interfaces to connect various types of electronic units. This ASIC is one of the first applications implemented on the new ATC018RHA ATMEL technology.

Keywords

application specific integrated circuits; artificial satellites; floating point arithmetic; integrated circuits; logic design; system-on-chip; ATC018RHA ATMEL technology; Aeroflex Gaisler; SCOC3; floating point unit; highly integrated innovative ASIC; microelectronic component design; space computer; Application software; Application specific integrated circuits; Artificial satellites; Communication system control; Hardware; Payloads; Random access memory; Read-write memory; Space technology; Temperature control; component ASIC; computer; development; process; processor; space; validation;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Design, Automation & Test in Europe Conference & Exhibition (DATE), 2010

Conference_Location

Dresden

ISSN

1530-1591

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-7054-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/DATE.2010.5457018

Filename

5457018