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Our FPGA and ASIC IP cores are engineered to provide robust and efficient interfaces that facilitate the development of complex SoCs for space and high-reliability applications
Providing the communications needed for satellite control and data processing.
Ensuring reliable connectivity for space exploration instruments and experiments.
Extending space-grade reliability to critical ground-based applications such as industrial control and transportation systems.
Providing the communications needed for satellite control and data processing.
Ensuring reliable connectivity for space exploration instruments and experiments.
Extending space-grade reliability to critical ground-based applications such as industrial control and transportation systems.
Engineered with the harsh conditions of space in mind, our IP cores offer fault tolerance features that ensure reliable operation in extreme environments.
Our IP Cores are designed in VHDL and target both FPGA and ASIC designs. They enable the quick creation of FPGA designs in various technologies (e.g., AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Lattice, Microchip, and NanoXplore) and are easily portable between different nodes.
All our IP cores are part of the GRLIB IP library, enabling easy integration and rapid development of complex SoCs. The GRLIB framework provides a rich set of processor and peripheral IP cores, a coherent bus infrastructure, and development tools, streamlining the design process and reducing time-to-market. Learn more
Trusted by leading space agencies and aerospace companies, our IP cores have a track record of successful deployments in critical missions.
Benefit from a mature development ecosystem with extensive tools, software, and community support, making development and deployment straightforward and efficient.
Our team provides extensive documentation, tools, and expert support to help you integrate and optimize our IP cores for your specific needs.
DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM, 32-bit PC133 SDRAM, SRAM, QSPI, NAND flash, parallel PROM
SpaceWire interface and router, SpaceFibre and WizardLink controller, 32-bit PCI bridge, CCSDS/ECSS Data Handling, 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet MAC, USB 2.0 host and device controllers, SelectMap FPGA Supervisor, CAN FD, MIL-STD-1553B, SPI, I2C, UART
AHB and APB controllers, AHB to AHB bridge, AHB to AXI bridge, L2 Cache, FPUs
To allow users to quickly get started with their development, GRLIB contains template designs for common commercial FPGA evaluation boards. Template designs for SoC development contain commonly used IP cores such as processors, memory controllers and communication interfaces tailored for specific development boards and with targeted constraints. They provide a reliable starting point for customization and optimization, enabling designers to concentrate on the unique aspects of their SoC design.A list of the supported FPGA evaluation boards is available in the GRLIB IP Library User's Manual.We also provide evaluation bitstreams for our processors. See LEON examples and NOEL-V examples
The GRMON3 hardware debugger enables developers to efficiently diagnose and resolve issues. With drivers that simplify the control of processors and peripherals, GRMON3 provides a powerful tool for troubleshooting complex systems. The debugger has the ability to connect to the SoC through various types of communication interfaces for monitoring and testing purposes. This allows developers to debug their systems at all stages of the design process, from the early stages of hardware bring-up to the final stages of software development.
The GRLIB community is a discussion platform that can be used by open-source users of the library to seek help, share information, discuss, and collaborate. See https://grlib.community GRLIB commercial users can benefit from an optional support agreement that provides them with direct communication with the development team.
The GRLIB IP Library is available in both open-source and commercial versions. The open source IP cores are distributed under the GNU GPLv2 license, making it ideal for academic purposes, evaluation, and prototyping. However, the GPLv2 license poses restrictions on commercial products, so GRLIB presents a commercial licensing option for those who require proprietary designs. The commercial distributions provide access to additional IPs and target technologies not included in the open-source version. The GRLIB IP Core User's Manual provides a complete list of all IP cores, along with information about which GRLIB distribution(s) includes each IP core. We also have a collection of FAQs on the licensing topic.
DEVICE
GR716A
GR716B
Max Frequency
50 MHz
100 MHz
On-Chip RAM
192 KiB
192 KiB
Support for single 3.3V supply
Yes
TBD
Processor
LEON3FT
LEON3FT
Real-Time Accelerator (RTA)
No
Yes, 2x
Off-chip Memory
PROM/SRAM/SPI/I2C with EDAC
PROM/SRAM/SPI with EDAC
SpaceWire
2x Endpoints
Router (2x external, 1x internal ports)
MIL-STD-1553
Yes
Yes
CAN
2x CAN 2.0 controllers
1x CAN-FD controller
PacketWire with CRC
Yes
Yes
I2C
Yes
Yes
FPGA supervisor
No
Yes
Ethernet
No
10/100 Mbit/s
ADC
2x 11bits resolution @ 200ksps8 differential/16 single-ended channels
4x ADC 11bits/14bits @ 500Ksps8 differential/16 single-ended channels
DAC
12bit @ 3Msps, 4 channels
12bit @ 3Msps analog DAC, 4 channels
Fast analogue comparators
No
20x
PWM-DAC
No
Yes, 8x
Availability
Flight models available
Prototypes in 2024
Product
GR765
GR740
GR712RC
Status
In development
TRL 9
TRL 9
Number of Cores
8
4
2
Operating frequency
1 GHz
250 MHz
100 MHz
DMIPS/Core, total
3.25k,26k
425, 1700
140, 280
Total Ionizing Dose krad (Si)
TBD
300
300
SEL Immunity (MeV-cm^2/mg)
TBD
> 125
> 118
Package
Plastic
Ceramic or plastic
Ceramic
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No, GRSCRUB is intended to be used as an external entity to the FPGA being supervised.
CAN FD (Controller Area Network with Flexible Data-Rate) is an extension of the original CAN protocol, offering higher data transfer rates and greater flexibility. It supports data rates up to 8 megabits per second and allows for data lengths up to 64 bytes per frame, compared to the original CAN’s 8 bytes. This improves efficiency and bandwidth utilization. CAN FD is also backward compatible with the original CAN, ensuring interoperability with existing systems.
The draft standard for SPI (Space Peripheral Interface) is a draft ECSS (European Cooperation for Space Standardization) protocol aimed at defining a formal standard for SPI in space applications. This document outlines the SPI communication framework across three layers: Physical, Data Link, and Network. Its goal is to enhance reliability, interoperability, and reusability of space systems. The draft is based on demonstrator development, simulations, and tests that validate SPI characteristics. It serves as a foundation for future ECSS workgroups to develop and refine formal SPI standards.
MIL-STD-1553B is a military standard for a data bus used in aircraft and spacecraft. It defines a dual-redundant bus system with a 1 Mbps transfer rate, organized in time-division multiplexing. The standard outlines the physical, electrical, and protocol aspects of communication, using command, status, and data words to exchange information between a central bus controller and various remote terminals. Its robust design includes fault tolerance to ensure reliable operation in harsh environments.
No, only the AMD/Xilinx Kintex UltraScale and Virtex-5 FPGA families are supported.
SpaceWire Remote Memory Access Protocol (RMAP) is an extension of the SpaceWire standard that enables remote access to memory devices, such as memory boards, on a SpaceWire network. RMAP is a high-level protocol that runs on top of the SpaceWire standard and provides a standardized method for accessing memory devices on a SpaceWire network.
SpaceWire is a data communication protocol designed for use in space applications. The SpaceWire links are high-speed, bi-directional, point-to-point communication links operating at a baud rate of between 2 and 400 Mbits/s. SpaceWire is used in a variety of space-based systems, such as satellites and spacecraft. It is also used in ground-based systems, such as spacecraft test and simulation equipment. The standard was developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) and is now maintained by the SpaceWire Consortium. SpaceWire is designed to be highly reliable and robust in the harsh radiation environment of space. It uses a number of error-detection and correction techniques, such as cyclic redundancy check (CRC) and packetization, to ensure data integrity. SpaceWire is also designed to be low-cost, making it well-suited for use in space-borne systems, where cost and weight are major considerations.
At each end of a SpaceWire link is a coder/decoder (CODEC) which encodes packets of data to be transmitted into a serial bit-stream and decodes an incoming serial bit-stream into a data packets.
WizardLink is a line of transceivers produced by Texas Instruments. One of the products in this line, the TLK2711, commonly used in space applications, follows a basic protocol that includes 8b/10b encoding, serialization/deserialization, comma detection and alignment, and error codes for loss of signal
SpaceFibre is a high-speed fiber optic technology that is compatible with the widely-used SpaceWire protocol and offers even faster data rates. With a capability of up to 6.25 Gbps and beyond per lane, SpaceFibre can provide up to 15 times the data rate of SpaceWire. In addition to its impressive speed, SpaceFibre also includes built-in fault detection and recovery, as well as deterministic communication mechanisms, ensuring reliable and consistent data transmission. SpaceFibre can be used with both copper and optical fibers, and offers significant reductions in harness size compared to SpaceWire, with a 50% reduction when using optical fibers and over 90% when comparing data transfer per bit.
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