A 6.5Gb/s Shared bus using electromagnetic connectors for downsizing and lightening satellite processor system by 60%

Atsutake Kosuge, Shu Ishizuka, Marni Abe, Satoshi Ichikawa, Tadahiro Kuroda

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3 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Processor systems that are mounted in satellites must be small and light, having high data transfer rates, and high storage capacity [1]. A small reduction in size and weight could reduce the cost of launching a satellite by a significant amount. The next generation of earth observation satellites will require data transmission rates to a maximum of 20Gb/s and at least one terabyte of storage capacity. The volume, weight, and communication speed of the processor system is determined by the backplane connectors (Fig. 20.4.1). It is difficult to achieve a connector that can pass signals of 2.5Gb/s or more. The signal reflection that occurs when signals are branched at connectors and at the wire stubs of branches decreases the transmission speed, so only point-to-point connections are possible. Once the satellite is launched, repair or replacement is not possible, and system redundancy is introduced. Accordingly, 512 backplane wires would be required. The signal connector would require 1,024pins, including the ground pins used to prevent crosstalk, and would be 512mm wide, which is even wider than the circuit board of each module.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference, ISSCC 2015 - Digest of Technical Papers
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages434-435
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781479962235
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015 Mar 17
Externally publishedYes
Event2015 62nd IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference, ISSCC 2015 - Digest of Technical Papers - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 2015 Feb 222015 Feb 26

Publication series

NameDigest of Technical Papers - IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference
Volume58
ISSN (Print)0193-6530

Other

Other2015 62nd IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference, ISSCC 2015 - Digest of Technical Papers
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period15/2/2215/2/26

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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