Fusio-RT : Optimized Housekeeping Functions for Space Applications

In space electronics, housekeeping functions are essential for ensuring the health, safety, and operational status of a spacecraft subsystem. These functions typically include the monitoring of temperatures, voltages, currents, power consumption, operating modes, error conditions, and communication interfaces. Implementing these housekeeping functions within FUSIO RT offers several significant advantages for space applications. FUSIO RT provides a highly integrated, reliable, flexible, and efficient solution for space electronic boards. It enhances system monitoring and protection capabilities while reducing size, weight, power consumption, and component count.

An integrated solution 

The FUSIO-RT combines these functions within a single 32 × 32 mm System-in-Package (SiP). This approach simplifies board design and addresses the space constraints of embedded systems.

Integration for improved SWaP

The FUSIO-RT offers several features for tactical applications:

• Reduced board footprint: The FPGA, configuration memory, processing memory, and storage memory reside in a single package. This architecture reduces the number of external components and simplifies hardware design.
• Secure boot: The module includes 128 Mbit SPI NOR Flash memory with Triple Modular Redundancy (hardware TMR). This architecture improves the robustness of the boot process and system initialization.
• Platform scalability: Four hardware configurations share the same PCB footprint. Users can select the memory that best matches application requirements without changing the board layout.
• Proven architecture: The module builds on an established architecture with a strong heritage. This foundation reduces development risk and supports qualification activities.

Configurations for a wide range of applications

The FUSIO-RT is available in four variants. This product range allows memory capacity to match application requirements while preserving a common hardware architecture.

For development activities, the 3DEV075x FUSIO-RT Development Kit provides quick access to the development environment. Engineering teams can evaluate software, verify key functions, and complete application validation before final hardware production.