Summary

ZHP is a high-performance, power-efficient payload computer with a small form factor tailored for CubeSat and Small Satellite missions. It features a Zynq Computer on Module with dual-core Cortex-A9 CPUs, an FPGA, and extensive I/O options for satellite payload applications.

Key features

• High-performance Zynq platform with dual-core Cortex-A9 (up to 766 MHz)
• Small form factor (95.0 x 90.0 mm) optimized for CubeSat structures
• Versatile I/O interfaces, including SpaceWire, Ethernet, and PCIe Gen2
• FPGA available for user-defined applications and interface expansion
• Power-efficient design with low power consumption (2.8W idle, 3.5-7W active)
• Linux-based OS with Yocto support for custom software development
• Compatible with Cubesat Space Protocol (CSP)
• Technical support for custom development and design review
• Flight-proven design

Applications

• Satellite payload data processing
• Attitude Control System
• Real-time video and image processing
• Scientific experiment data collection
• SDR applications

Interfaces

• PC/104 Connector: 2x CAN, I C, power, PPS (configurable in/out)

High-speed interfaces

• SpaceWire (up to 200 Mbps)
• 1 Gbps Ethernet, 100 Mbps Ethernet
• PCIe Gen2 x4 (external storage support)

Peripheral Interfaces

• USB 2.0 (OTG support)
• 3x RS-422/485 interfaces
• SPI, UART, and I²C (shared with PC/104)
• Debug: JTAG, serial console, control signals

Extension Port

• 28 differential pairs (or 56 single-ended signals) and power pins directly connected to the FPGA

Software

• Operating System: Linux (Yocto-based)
• Available Software Packages: Python, Java, GStreamer, and more through 3rd-party Yocto layers
• Supported Protocols: Cubesat Space Protocol (CSP)
• Custom Development: FPGA can be programmed for user applications and additional interfaces via extension port