Space & Satellite Application
ZU19EG MPSoC System on Module

Modern space and satellite platforms rely on high-performance embedded compute for onboard processing, control, communication, and payload management. Applications such as Earth observation, telemetry, payload aggregation, and edge analytics demand compact, power-efficient systems that operate reliably in harsh orbital environments.

ZU19/ZU17/ZU11 Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC-based System on Modules combine FPGA fabric with heterogeneous ARM processing in a compact form factor, enabling real-time acceleration in programmable logic alongside software execution. This architecture supports efficient workload partitioning within the strict power, size, and weight constraints of satellite designs.

Customer Background

A US-based space systems integrator developing satellite subsystems for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions was looking for a compact, high-performance embedded compute platform for onboard processing and control. The system was intended for deployment in a ~500 km orbital altitude, with long mission duration and limited access for post-deployment maintenance.

The customer required a proven, flight-ready solution that could be integrated into their existing satellite architecture with minimal design risk and long-term operational reliability.

Challenges & Requirements

The customer required a compact, high-performance embedded compute platform capable of reliable long-term operation in a Low Earth Orbit environment at approximately 500 km altitude. The solution needed to tolerate radiation effects without relying on radiation-hardened components or conformal coating, while remaining compatible with a system-level mechanical shielding approach. Additional requirements included low power consumption, deterministic real-time processing, and mechanical robustness suitable for integration within constrained satellite enclosures.

    iWave Scope of Work:

  • MPSoC SOM Supply: Delivered production-ready Zynq UltraScale+ ZU19EG SOM for integration into LEO satellite platform.
  • Mechanical Shielding Integration Support: Supported system-level mechanical shielding strategy to mitigate radiation exposure without the use of rad-hard components or conformal coating.
  • Power, Clocking & I/O Design Guidance: Provided guidance on power architecture, clocking strategy, and interface utilization to ensure stable long-term in-orbit operation.
  • Software & BSP Support: Delivered BSP, drivers, and long-term software support to enable reliable deployment and sustained mission performance.
  • Long term Product Availability: Ensured product lifecycle support aligned with extended satellite program requirements.
ZU19 ZU17 ZU11 Zynq UltraScale System On Module Top View

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Solution Highlights

  • ZU19EG MPSoC System on Module
  • Up to 1.1M logic cells
  • Quad Cortex-A53 and DualCortex-R5F Cores
  • 8GB PS DDR4 RAM, 16GB PL DDR4 RAM
  • 16 x GTY @32.75Gbps, 32 x GTH @16.3Gbps
  • 142 User Configurable IOs
  • 4 x PS transceivers @6Gbps
  • Industrial-grade temperature support
  • Long lifecycle with 10+ years availability
  • Also supports ZU11 and ZU17 MPSoC Variants

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