Unibap iX5 Space Computer
Unibap Space Solutions AB
Unibap's most efficient onboard space computer in terms of power, mass and size, combining machine-learning acceleration with significant interfacing capability for smaller spacecraft.
Technical specifications
- CPU
- AMD Steppe Eagle
- GPU
- AMD Radeon
- VPU
- Intel Movidius Myriad X
- RAM
- 2 GB DDR3 ECC (CPU/GPU)
- Storage
- 2 x 128 GB SATA SSD
- Dimensions
- 100 x 100 x 50 mm
- Mass
- 420 g
- Power consumption
- 10-30 W (load-dependent)
- I/O interfaces
- 1x CAN v2.0b, 1x 1 GbE Ethernet (1000BASE-T), 2x isolated I2C, 5x RS232/485/422 serial, 2x SpaceWire, 1x SPI, 8x ADC inputs, 2x USB 2.0 + 1x USB 3.0
- Operating temperature
- -20 degC to 55 degC
- Radiation tolerance (TID)
- >12/20 krad
- Technology Readiness Level
- TRL 9
- Qualifications
- Vibration, shock, outgassing, thermal vacuum
- Production status
- Serial production
- First flight
- 2021
- Flight heritage
- 5 missions, 1,000+ operational days in orbit
About
The iX5 is Unibap’s compact onboard computer optimized for power, mass, and size, aimed at smaller spacecraft or operations in harsher environments. It combines heterogeneous CPU/GPU/VPU processing with machine-learning capability and a broad set of interfaces for camera, sensor, and payload integration. The iX5 is space-proven, having flown on five missions with more than 1,000 cumulative operational days in orbit since its first flight in 2021. It is rated TRL 9 and qualified for vibration, shock, outgassing, and thermal-vacuum environments, and is in serial production.
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