Space Single Board Computers
Generation 8 Single Board Computer (Gen 8)
- Processor
- GR740 quad-core LEON4FT
- SDRAM
- 512 MB with EDAC
- QSPI MRAM
- 256 MB with ECC
Specifications
| Part Number | UTSBC08xxx |
|---|---|
| Flight Grade | Class B/C, C/D & EM available |
| Processor Core | Rad-Hard Quad Core GR740; up to 1800 DMIPs |
| Volatile Memory | 512 MB Reed-Solomon EDAC Protected SDRAM |
| Non-Volatile Memory | Up to 1.75 GB MRAM & up to 170GB SLC NAND Flash |
| Host Interfaces | 2x SpW, 2x 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet, 2x UART (RS-422 or LVDS), 2x CAN, PPS Input, GPIO + Debug Port |
| Mezzanine Interfaces | SpW, CPU PCI, 4x 6.25Gbps, SERDES lanes , UART + GPIO, PPS + 100MHz |
Technical specifications
| Specification | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | GR740 quad-core LEON4FT | |
| SDRAM | 512 MB with EDAC | |
| QSPI MRAM | 256 MB with ECC | |
| Parallel MRAM options | 512 MB or 1 GB | Selectable FPGA-connected persistent-memory configurations. |
| Optional NAND storage | Up to 171 GB with ECC | Optional user-data storage, not all builds. |
| Typical power consumption | 12.8 W | Typical figure in advanced datasheet; configuration-dependent. |
Values are subject to the conditions and ordering options in the referenced product documentation.
Product overview
The Gen8 SBC combines a GR740 quad-core LEON4FT processor with a CertusPro-NX-RT FPGA in a 3U SpaceVPX single-board computer. Its memory architecture includes EDAC-protected SDRAM and nonvolatile MRAM, with optional NAND storage for user data. An XMC+ mezzanine interface allows mission-specific I/O expansion while preserving the base computer and software investment. A separate radiation-hardened microcontroller monitors board health and manages resets, power sequencing, and boot selection. SpaceWire, Ethernet, serial, and timing interfaces support spacecraft connections. Development support includes Linux or RTEMS board-support packages and Gaisler debug and simulation tools, with other software options available under license.
Documentation
Technical documents and resources
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Product Brief
More about this product
Product features
- GR740 quad-core LEON4FT processor
- CertusPro-NX-RT companion FPGA
- Protected SDRAM and nonvolatile MRAM
- XMC+ mezzanine expansion
- Independent board health microcontroller
Memory configured for the mission
The datasheet provides 512 MB of SDRAM, 256 MB of QSPI MRAM, and 512 MB or 1 GB parallel MRAM options, with an optional NAND array for user data.
Software and development
Linux or RTEMS BSP and demonstration application are described. GRLIB source, additional software options, and development-tool support are subject to the stated licensing options.
Applications
- Space processing
- Command and data handling
Discuss your application
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