High-Performance Space Systems: Infineon & Teledyne Collaboration

Infineon Technologies and Teledyne e2v have joined forces to develop a cutting-edge reference design for high-performance space systems. This design incorporates the Teledyne e2v QLS1046-Space edge computing module, powered by Infineon's radiation-resistant 64-megabyte SONOS-type NOR Flash memory. The reference design addresses key challenges in space operations, including weight reduction and communication limitations, by streamlining the computing system and enabling efficient edge computing.

The QLS1046-Space module, part of Teledyne e2v's Qormino® product line, integrates a 4 GB DDR4 memory and a powerful 64-bit Quad Arm® Cortex® A72 processor. To facilitate booting, the module requires non-volatile memory, which is optimized through Infineon's radiation-hardened CYRS17B512 NOR Flash memory. The CYRS17B512 operates at a voltage of 1.8V, allowing direct connection to the QLS1046-Space module via the QSPI bus without the need for a voltage converter. Additionally, the redundancy capability of two SONOS NOR Flash memories meets the stringent demands of space applications.

Both the QLS1046-Space module and CYRS17B512 memory exhibit high radiation tolerance, ensuring secure operations and extended lifespan in space environments. This integrated design achieves impressive specifications, with a total ionizing dose (TID) capability of 100 krad(Si) and single-event latch-up (SEL) immunity of 60 MeV.cm2/mg.

Teledyne e2v's application engineer, Thomas Porchez, highlights the collaborative effort with Infineon and other key partners, stating that the reference design simplifies the work of space system designers, ensuring timely and cost-effective project completion while minimizing engineering efforts.

Helmut Puchner, Vice President and Researcher at Infineon's Aerospace and Defense Memory Solutions, emphasizes the compatibility and significance of their CYRS17B512 NOR Flash memory and Teledyne e2v's QLS1046-Space processor module for demanding space designs. The integration of these crucial components in the reference design is expected to generate substantial interest in the market.