Versal Processors

Flexible compute with energy efficient AI Engines

Filtering, prioritizing, and compressing data makes better use of limited bandwidth by sending data products instead of raw data.

Efficiency

Data products can be small enough to transmit through satellite-to-satellite networks in seconds, avoiding the hours needed for traditional ground station passes.

Speed

On-board processing allows satellites to make quick decisions, eliminating the need to wait for commands from the ground. This means they can react immediately to changing situations.

Autonomy

Explore the Wasp Platform

The Wasp data processor, built on AMD’s Xilinx VersalEdge, combines FPGA, AI Engines, DSP, and CPU resources in a compact design. This system features a high-speed internal Network on Chip for efficient data processing. With extensive I/O capabilities, it is ideal for payload controller applications.

Colossus includes protection and telemetry circuits for monitoring, along with fault detection and isolation. Each subsystem is safeguarded with a resettable e-fuse to reduce radiation effects, and data is secured with Error Correction Codes (ECC) for RAM and all cache levels. Its modular design allows for easy customization.

Wasp Tech Specs

Processing Capabilities

  • AI Performance: 101 TOPS

  • CPU: Dual-core 72

  • AI Engines: 152 ML-optimized

  • DSP Engines: 984

  • FPGA: Up to 375k LUTs

  • OS: Linux-based (built w/Yocto)

Size, Weight, Power

  • Size: 1/3 U (96 x 89 x 30 mm), Fits CubeSats and SmallSats

  • Mass: <500 g

  • Power:

    • Idle: <1 W

    • Active: 20 W

    • Absolute Max: 35 W

  • Input Voltage: : 12 VDC, with internal eFuse for protection and monitoring

  • Telemetry: Internal ADC for voltage temperature telemetry

Memory & Storage

  • RAM: 16 GB LPDDR4 with ECC

  • Storage: 64 GB eMMC

Connectivity

  • Ethernet: Two 1000BASE-T

  • UART: Four RS-422, RS-485 compatible

  • PPS: RS-422 hardware

  • Expanded Interface Capabilities: Additional Gigabit Ethernet, SpaceWire, LVDS, Camera Link, PCIe, SpaceFibre, 40G Ethernet

Environmental

  • Radiation:

    • LEO missions NET Q1 2025

    • GEO/lunar version NET 2026

  • Temperature: -40 to +60 C Operating, -55 to +85 C Storage

  • Testing: Thermal, Vibration, and EMI/EMC compliant to GSFC-STD-7000