Memory architecture design for nano satellites

Nikhil Gupta, Bhavya Shahi

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Abstract

This paper describes the memory architecture to improve the data transfer and storage in a small satellite. The main objective during the design stage of the architecture is to find a good balance between power consumption, cost, reliability and data processing capability. These variables directly impact each other, and it is important to achieve a suitable balance. For this, a low power flash memory is selected in conjunction with a faster static random access memory to improve the performance of the on-board computer on the satellite. In-built buffers of flash are suitably used to improve system performance. An extensive study of timing requirements to store data in memory is done. A comparison of performance at different voltage levels above the required minimum is done to get a balance between the required speed of programming the memory and power consumption. A highly modular and optimized algorithm is proposed for data transfer and storage which can be easily incorporated into a real time operating system. A method to further save the power is proposed by switching the flash memory to the power saving mode when its usage is not required.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE Aerospace Conference, AERO 2016
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Volume2016-June
ISBN (Electronic)9781467376761
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27-06-2016
Externally publishedYes
Event2016 IEEE Aerospace Conference, AERO 2016 - Big Sky, United States
Duration: 05-03-201612-03-2016

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE Aerospace Conference, AERO 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBig Sky
Period05-03-1612-03-16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Space and Planetary Science

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