Abstract
SpaceFibre is a very high-speed serial communications link being designed for use on spacecraft. It connects high data-rate payloads into the onboard data-handling system. SpaceFibre is designed to operate at speeds of 2.5 Gbits/s or higher depending on the specific driver/receiver technology used. It is also designed to operate seamlessly with a SpaceWire network with a single SpaceFibre link being able to carry data from many SpaceWire links. This paper provides an introduction to SpaceFibre and describes the work done by University of Dundee in developing a SpaceFibre prototype. The paper is aimed at spacecraft system engineers and product managers and will show how SpaceFibre fills a growing gap in onboard communications links for spacecraft, which is being widened by the high data-rate demands of new instruments. It will conclude with an overview of the current state of the SpaceFibre data-link definition and its supporting technologies.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 60th International Astronautical Congress 2009, IAC 2009 |
Publisher | International Astronautical Federation |
Pages | 2905-2912 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Volume | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781615679089 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2009 |
Keywords
- At-speed
- Data handling systems
- Data-rate
- High-speed serial
- New instrument
- On-board spacecrafts
- Product manager
- Spacecraft system
- Supporting technology