SpaceWire EGSE

The iSAFT SpaceWire EGSE is a powerful extension of the iSAFT SpaceWire Front-End / Link Analyzer product with a rich set of features required for its use as a SpaceWire Data Front-End embedded in integrated EGSEs for satellite AIT/AIV operations.

The iSAFT SpaceWire EGSE is a plug-n-play EGSE component ready to operate with CCS and other SCOE, removing the need to develop custom HW or SW interfaces. The iSAFT SpaceWire EGSE can also be extended with additional interfaces, such as 1553, WizardLink, SpaceFibre, CAN/CANOpen, etc. It is a proven solution in several space missions over the last 10 years and can be used in several EGSEs such as

■ Payload/Instrument EGSEs

■ Satellite Interface Simulators (SIS)

■ Platform EGSEs (CDMS EGSE, MMU EGSE)

■ Simulator Front-Ends

It supports all the features of the iSAFT SpaceWire Front-End / Link Analyzer product, with the additional selectable features as presented below

  • EDEN / C&C CCSDS protocol support for communication with CCS
  • Provision of SCOS2K compatible MIB for direct integration to CCS
  • Provision of several input / output PPS synchronization and other multipurpose interfaces (LVDS, RS-422, TTL)
  • Full command and control using SCOE TCs and TMs
  • Support of routing and forwarding of S/C TCs from CCS to user defined SpaceWire ports based on APIDs
  • Support reception and distribution of user selected S/C TMs from selected SpaceWire ports directly to CCS
  • Simple & multi-gigabit high performance protocol over TCP for reception of user selected Science Data from external applications
  • Built-in OBC Simulation and Units Simulation functionality
  • Fully certified for connection to space flight equipment (FMEA)
  • Proven solution in multiple EGSE test benches across Europe,  Japan, South Korea

The iSAFT SpaceWire EGSE is fully modular and can be configured according to mission needs (number of  SpaceWire interfaces, number of PPS/triggers, selected protocols, etc.) In case of bulky numbers of interfaces stackable devices are also supported. The system is also fully expandable in terms of features, number of interfaces, etc. by adding the required hardware and software modules.

The iSAFT SpaceWire EGSE builds on the heritage of the iSAFT product line (with more than 200 installations worldwide), it is developed according to ECSS standards for AIT/AIV operations and is fully compliant to general EGSE requirements from various European Space Missions.

For more information, please download the product datasheet: Datasheet