64-bit Radiation-Hardened and Radiation-Tolerant MPUs
The PIC64 High-Performance Spaceflight Computing (PIC64-HPSC) series of 64-bit microprocessors (MPUs) represents a revolutionary step forward in radiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant processors for space exploration applications. The PIC64-HPSC family features multiple devices with the same hardware and software to support mission profiles that range from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to deep space.
Applications
Moon and Mars Landers and Rovers
Crewed Spaceflight
Satellite Platforms and Payloads
Launch and Mission Systems
Hardware and Software Features
The PIC64-HPSC series offers a 100× improvement in processing capability compared to traditional space processors. These MPUs also bring new capabilities to space applications, such as virtualization, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Ethernet Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), Remote Direct Memory Access over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) v2, PCIe®, Compute Express Link® (CXL®) 2.0 and post-quantum cryptography.
Compute
- Ten 64-bit SiFive® RISC-V® cores
- Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) and Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP)
- Real-time determinism
- Virtualization
Vector Processing and AI/ML
- Vector processing
- AI/ML processing
- Frameworks including TensorFlow™ open-source software library
Security
- Secure boot
- Application crypto acceleration
- Post-quantum cryptography
- Exceptional anti-tamper features
Interfaces
- Ethernet and TSN
- Ethernet TSN switching
- SpaceWire
- PCIe Gen 3 and CXL 2.0
We offer a complete package of libraries, drivers and boot firmware that will allow you to unlock the full capabilities of a PIC64-HPSC MPU while accelerating your time to market. The PIC64-HSPC MPU also supports multiple open-source, commercial and real-time operating systems including Linux® and RTEMS, as well as hypervisors such as the Xen Project®. You can also develop your PIC64-HPSC based-project using the MPLAB® development ecosystem and industry-standard tools.
Operating Systems
- Linux, RTEMS
- Commercial OS/RTOS
- Hypervisors (the XEN Project, KVM)
Tools and Toolchain
- MPLAB development ecosystem
- LLVM, GCC, OpenXLA
- Configuration tools
Libraries
Including:
- OpenMP® API examples
- OpenBLAS
- PoCL
- OpenCL® software technology
- OpenAMP
- OpenSSL
Ethernet Switch Software
- MESA SDK
- SwitchDev
- Turnkey Application Software
Scalable Radiation Performance for Any Mission Profile
Radiation-Hardened
- QML-Y
- 78 MeV-cm2/mg SEL
- 100 Krad (Si) TID (test to 200 Krad)
- Flight and engineering models
Typical mission profiles: MEO, GEO, Deep Space
Radiation-Tolerant
- 42 MeV-cm2/mg SEL
- 50 Krad (Si) TID
- Flight and engineering models
Typical mission profiles: LEO, New Space
Evaluation Platform
Evaluate and prototype your designs based on the 64-bit PIC64-HPSC RISC-V microprocessor (MPU) with the PIC64-HPSC Evaluation Platform. This modular system allows you to use different Peripheral Daughter Cards (PDCs), NVRAM cards or the optional expansion kit to unlock the full capability of the PIC64-HPSC MPU. You can select a PIC64-HPSC Base Kit or build a more comprehensive PIC64-HPSC Evaluation Platform.
Building your PIC64-HPSC Evaluation Platform involves three simple steps:
- Start with one of the PIC64-HPSC Base Kits.
- Determine which Peripheral Daugher Cards (PDCs) and accessory NVRAM cards are required.
- Determine if the Expansion Kit is required.
The PIC64-HPSC Evaluation Platform is supported by a complete software ecosystem and Board Support Package (BSP). The platform supports boot firmware and multiple operating systems, such as Linux® and RTEMS, along with their corresponding tools, libraries and drivers. The Evaluation Platform is pre-installed with boot firmware and Debian Linux.
PIC64-HPSC Base Kit 1
HB1301-KIT
- PIC64-HPSC EM silicon
- DDR4 72-bit SO-DIMMs
- NVRAM cards
- Power supply
PIC64-HPSC Base Kit 2
HB1302-KIT
- PIC64-HPSC EM silicon
- DDR4 80-bit (DEECE)
- NVRAM cards
- Power supply
Optional Expansion Kit
HB1304-KIT
- PIC64-HPSC Expansion Card
- Firefly cables (PCIe® Gen 3 and CXL® 2.0)
- One ATX power supply
Resources
Ecosystem
The PIC64-HPSC portfolio of MPUs is supported by an ecosystem of development partners, commercial operating systems, debug and security tools, as well as radiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant components.
Space Solutions
As a leading semiconductor supplier for aerospace and defense applications, we offer a wide range of products to complete your design.
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We are here to support you. Contact our Client Success Team to get assistance with your design.
NASA HPSC Project
NASA’s HPSC project aims to develop a next-generation flight computing system that addresses computational performance, power management, fault tolerance, and connectivity needs of NASA missions through 2040 and beyond.
Documentation
- White Papers
- Brochures
Other Resources
Explore the Future of Space Computing With PIC64-HPSC Microprocessors
Explore how the PIC64-HPSC series of high-performance, radiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant 64-bit microprocessors redefines the future of space computing. These devices offer unparalleled computing, networking and security capabilities for missions ranging from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to deep space exploration.