PICMG ratifies CompactPCI Serial Space specification
NewsAugust 31, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mass. PICMG officials announced that the CompactPCI Serial Space specification has been ratified by its members. It is a ruggedized version of CompactPCI Serial that specifically addresses the extreme environment requirements for outer space.
CompactPCI Serial Space (cPCI Serial Space) is intended to be used in space, such as on-board satellites as the platform system and the payload controller as well as on Earth for the control systems and ground stations. Regular CompactPCI Serial products can be combined with cPCI Serial Space products to develop test and simulation systems, officials say.
CompactPCI Serial Space stems from the core CompactPCI Serial specification that provides high-speed serial performance to the 3U/6U Eurocard form factor. CompactPCI Serial allows the use of PCIe Gen3, 40GbE, or other high-speed protocols with a rugged and cost-effective connector solution. It is used in a wide range of applications, including railway and transportation, military and aerospace, industrial automation, and more.
CompactPCI Serial Space was selected for the OneWeb program, where over 900 satellites will utilize the technology. For more information on cPCI Serial Space or other PICMG specifications, visit www.picmg.org
