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Choosing Between CPU and FPGA in the Space Industry: Striking the Right Balance for Optimal Performance

As the space industry continues to advance, the choice between using a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) has become a critical decision for aerospace engineers. Both technologies have their unique strengths and limitations, and selecting the most suitable option depends on specific mission requirements and objectives. In this article, we…

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Space Communication: Enabling Seamless Connection Between Earth and Astronauts

Manned space missions have captivated the world with their pioneering spirit and the quest for exploration beyond our planet. Behind the scenes of these historic ventures lies an intricate web of communication technologies that play a vital role in ensuring seamless connectivity between Earth and astronauts in space. In this article, we will delve into…

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AS9100 / EN9100 : Aerospace Standard

AS9100 and EN9100 are quality management standards specifically developed for the aerospace industry and they are related to electronic hardware. These standards provide a framework for managing and controlling the processes involved in the design, development, production, installation, and maintenance of electronic hardware products in the aerospace industry. AS9100 is the standard used primarily in…

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Space VNX (VITA 74)

The desire to explore space and to become better in the field has pushed engineers, scientists and companies to develop techniques and technologies that facilitate the implementation of high-performance satellites as well as to develop small sized satellite equipments. Thanks to the new standards published and the existing standards updated, we are developing space equipment…

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COTS Complex for Airborne Electronic Hardware

The use of COTS devices are increasing in the aerospace equipement. We need more and more features on the electronic boards (CBAs – Circuit Board Assemblies). To get more features on the CBA is not enough, the CBA should be reliable and safe. In other word the COTS devices cannot be randomly selected. To overcome…