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SP240
On-Board
Computer

Featuring a state-of-the-art AMD 
Versal adaptive SoC, NOVI’s AI-enabled 
SP240 OBC is a highly-optimized edge 
processor that offers un-paralleled 
machine-learning performance in a 
power efficient CubeSat form factor, 
while being powerful enough to operate larger payloads and satellite missions. 


The AMD Versal is a complex radiation 
tolerant and latch-up immune SoC that has 
high performance and real time application 
processor cores, AI Engine tiles for machine 
learning workloads, and highly configurable 
programmable logic for flexible IO.


NOVI’s SP240 OBC also features a 
radiation-hardened Vorago MCU which 
can either be used as the primary 
computer, or as a supervisor for the main 
processor and other spacecraft systems.

SP240 OBC set to launch late 2024

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Performance
AMD/Xilinx Versal (AI Edge Series)

  • Application Processor: 
    Dual-core ARM® Cortex®-A72

  • Real-time Processor: 
    Dual-core ARM® Cortex®-R5F

  • Programmable Logic (FPGA)

  • AI Engines: High performance parallel compute cores

  • 12 TOPS ML performance

  • 8 GB DDR4
     

Vorago ARM MCU

  • Low-power ARM® Cortex®-M4

  • Embedded rad-hard FRAM
     

Software Support

AMD/Xilinx Versal

  • Embedded Linux

Vorago ARM MCU

  • FreeRTOS™

Flexible IO
Highly customizable and reconfigurable with:​

  • Low speed interfaces 
    (RS-422, UART, CAN, I2C, SPI)

  • Dual gigabit ethernet interfaces

  • High-speed serial
    (PCIe, JESD204B, SLVS-EC, 
    SpaceWire)

  • High-speed parallel interfaces 
    (LVDS, MIPI)

  • Up to 8 analog inputs

  • 6 high side switches 
    (heaters/aux power)

  • Optional PC-104/CubeSat 
    KitTM Header

  • Optional integrated GNSS

  • Optional Iridium modem

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SP240 OBC with heatsink removed

Radiation Tolerance

  • Radiation-hardened Vorago 
    ARM MCU

  • SEL immune Xilinx processor

  • Available with radiation-hardened memory

  • Built in SEU/SEFI mitigation

  • ECC protection on all memory interfaces

  • Redundant storage for boot images and data
     

Power

  • Single wide input range power supply (5-13V)

  • Low-power mode: <750 mW

  • High-performance modes:
    5-50W (application dependent)
     

Mechanical

  • Housing Dimensions: 
    93 mm x 93 mm x 25 mm

  • Mounting: 6x M3 screw-locking 
    keyed inserts

  • Customizable mounting options and form factor

SP120 On-Board Computer

Featuring a flight-proven AMD Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC main processor and NVIDIA GPU for powerful processing options, NOVI's SP120 OBC delivers flexible edge computing capabilities.

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  • AMD Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC with ARM processing cores and programmable logic.

  • 256-core NVIDIA Pascal™ GPU.

  • Radiation hardened Vorago MCU for enhanced reliability

  • Integrated GNSS receiver.

  • Compact form factor (93.0 x 93.0 x 37.4 mm).

  • Flexible and customizable IO options (gigabit ethernet, MIPI, JESD204B, SLVS-EC, etc.).

  • Shipped with Interface Control Document, user manual, and performance test data.

Spacecraft Bus

NOVI's team is experienced in providing end-to-end services to get your payload in space, including, spacecraft and mission design, assembly, integration and test, environmental testing, launch integration support, regulatory filings and in-space mission operations.

  • Highly integrated smart satellite buses to take advantage of on-board edge computing.

  • Customized development of the optimal free-flying satellite (or hosted payload) per specific use-case, leveraging a combination of in-house and COTS sub-systems.

  • Tailored CONOPS to meet unique mission needs and requirements. 

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