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Q7
Processor

Upholding the small form, minimal weight, and conservative power usage of its predecessors while boasting solid multiprocessor CPU performance, our Q7 is a hybrid environment of powerful CPUs and reprogrammable logic that will get the job done.

Spec sheet

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Often used for image processing, signal processing, & control applications, such as satellite imaging, visual inspection, & autonomous navigation.

Physical Size (mm) Typical Power Consumption (W)
78 x 43 x 9 2
Processor CPU
Xilinx Zynq 7020 Dual core ARM up to 766 MHz
DRAM Boot Image Storage
1 GB (512 MB with EDAC) DDR3L DRAM 2x 128 MB NOR Flash
Mission Data Storage Control FPGA
2 MicroSD slots (max. 32 GB each) Microchip ProASIC3 implements XiphosGuard Robustness features (Robust Boot, Watchdog, RDP)
TRL  
TRL9 since 2016  

The Q7 processor card offers the following key features:

SPEC SHEET Compare Processors
Processor:
  • Xilinx Zynq SoC includes ARM dual-core Cortex-A9 MPCore processors supported by massive programmable logic resources
Memory:
  • LPDDR2 RAM (with ECC)
  • 2x QSPI Flash (NOR)
  • 2x MicroSD
Power:
  • Typical 2W @ 5V to 28V
INTERFACES:
  • Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, serial, 90 I/O including LVDS,  accessible through a mezzanine connector
Operating system:
  • Linux Software Development Kit (SDK)
Space hardening:
  • Radiation effects mitigation suite
  • Tested to 25krad TID

CONFIGURATIONS

We offer several standard configurations which offer the lowest costs and fastest deliveries.

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Q7-001

Standard flight model configuration. This model is also used by customers as an engineering model to mate with their custom daughter board.

Q7-002

This model is often used as an engineering model as it has an integrated 1G Ethernet RJ45 and power barrel. This allows customers to quickly begin development with minimal lab resources as power is supplied with an A/C power cord, and board is accessed directly over Ethernet

Q7-003

Similar to standard configuration, but Ethernet PHY built-in to the Q7 is routed to 8mm stack header pins for interface with Ethernet magnetics installed on the customer’s daughter board.

Configuration Q7-001 Q7-002 Q7-003
EM Uncoated XS001-10002-010-01-A XS001-10002-002-01-A XS001-20002-011-01-A
FM Uncoated XS001-10001-004-01-A N/A XS001-10001-006-01-A
FM Conformal Coated XS001-10001-005-01-A N/A XS001-10001-007-01-A
Power Barrel Connector Unpopulated Populated Unpopulated
Ethernet connector Unpopulated RJ45 8mm stack daughter board header
Input voltage range 6-15 V
Startup voltage 3.3 V
Brownout voltage 3.0 V
Hardware over-current limit 1.0 A
Zynq FlexBank Jumper (R1) 3.33 V
Case GND to Digital GND connection Open
Serial Comms
Serial port configuration (RSXXX pins) RS422
ttyPS0 routing PIM serial to USB connector
ttyPS1 routing Serial port pins in the mezzanine connector

SPACE COMPUTING PRODUCTS - RELATIVE PERFORMANCE

There are many attributes and trade-offs when comparing performance between computing platforms. These graphs give an idea of how the different models compare to each other. These represent a comparison of Q-Card processor boards; daughterboards may add additional resources.

Q7 - 01 Q7 - 02 Q7 - 03 Q7 - 04 Q7 - 05 Q7 - 06

 * The Q9 A72 supports out of order execution, larger cache, and faster clock speed etc.

Applications

The Q7 Processor is ideal for space applications that require high processing power and flexibility, and it is often used for image processing, signal processing, and control applications, such as satellite imaging, visual inspection, and autonomous navigation.

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Space Science

Space Science often pushes beyond the LEO regime to lunar, cis-lunar, and interplanetary.

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Launch

Most processors are powered off during launch. Both our Q7 and Q8 have flight heritage embedded in launch vehicle avionics.

Did you know

In addition to our standard daughterboards, we offer application-specific development integrating our powerful Q-Card processors with the interfacing options and application-specific electronics you require. Contact our team to learn more about customization.

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Q7 Camera Board

The Q7 Camera Board is a development board allowing the rapid integration of high-performance image processing algorithms into your camera systems for high-bandwidth video or imagery applications. The Xiphos Q7 Camera Board is a Daughterboard for the Xiphos Q7 Processor Board. It supports typically-used space-based camera interfaces, allowing the Q7 to be quickly integrated with the desired cameras to begin software development.

  • Interfaces: Multiple USB 2.0, GPIO, serial, SpaceWire*, Camera Link* (2x Base, or 1x Medium, or 1x Full)**, multiple camera power outputs
  • Size: 110 x 110 x 15 mm
  • Input Voltage: 15-28V
  • Can be configured as LVDS. SpaceWire and Camera Link IP cores available from Xiphos.
  • Interfaces cannot all be used concurrently. Details of configuration options are available by request.
  • Power: Linux Software Development Kit (SDK)
  • Rea Time Clock: Radiation effects mitigation & 25krad TID lifetime
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Xiphos Q7 ACS

Q7 ACS Board

Daughterboard for the Q7 processor that provides a suite of functions and interfaces that are commonly required in a satellite ACS subsystem. Given the large suite of interfaces and functions available on the board, it can also be used in more general applications where only a subset of the available functions are required.

  • Interfaces: Numerous RS-422 and RS-485 serial interfaces, multiple GPIO
  • Size: 100 x 76 x 14.5 mm (with Q7, excluding RJ45 connector)
    Input Voltage: 25 to 34V (28V nominal)
    Power consumption: 2.7W @ idle
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Custom Solutions

Bespoke Solutions for Unique Challenges
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Software Hybridization

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Software hybridization

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Xiphos' software hybridization fuses custom software with FPGA logic, creating efficient, high-performance, and scalable applications with a focus on image processing, signal processing, and data acquisition. Hybridized solutions can significantly outperform high-end computing platforms with respect to performance and power consumption.

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Firmware Development 

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Firmware DEVELOPMENT

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Our firmware engineers excel at crafting embedded logic solutions for diverse needs  such as control, communications, and processing, ensuring high-speed, robust, reliable, and efficient performance. In addition to the design of custom logic, Xiphos offers off-the-shelf IP cores, allowing a customer to integrate key functionality into their designs quickly.

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HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT

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HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT

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From concept to production, Xiphos crafts bespoke hardware solutions tailored to your requirements. With a proven heritage in space applications, our adept team can help bring your design visions to life.

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Linux Driver/API & Application Software Development

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Linux Driver/API & Application Software Development

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The expertise of our team allows us to deliver Linux software solutions for a wide range of applications, from creating custom drivers and APIs for Linux to developing application software.

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Catering to diverse applications, from remote sensing to SDR, Xiphos' high-performance computing solutions are compact, efficient, and extremely powerful. We take pride in our comprehensive service offerings that range from turnkey systems to custom development, supplemented with thorough training and dedicated support. Our team of experts is committed to unlocking the perfect solution tailored to your unique needs.

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