A European Roadmap to Leverage RISC-V in Space Applications

Conference paper (2022)

Authors

Gianluca Furano European Space Agency (ESA)
S. Di Mascio Space Systems Egineering
A. Menicucci Space Systems Egineering
Claudio Monteleone European Space Agency (ESA)
Research Group
Space Systems Egineering
Copyright: © 2022 Gianluca Furano, S. Di Mascio, A. Menicucci, Claudio Monteleone
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/AERO53065.2022.9843361
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2022

Language

English

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Space Systems Egineering

Abstract

RISC-V is an open and modular Instruction Set Architecture(ISA) which is rapidly growing in popularity in terrestrial applications. This paper presents the place in future space embedded systems ESA's roadmap for RISC-V based processors. In order to satisfy different applications with contrasting requirements in satellite data systems, four different types of processors are identified: 1) General-Purpose (GP) processors for payloads 2) main platform On-Board Computers (OBCs) controllers 3) low-area/low-power microcontrollers (uCs), 4) enhanced payload processors with support for Artificial Intelligence (AI). We also describe the state of the art of the RISC-V software ecosystem, including the currently available hardware platforms, with a focus on developments for space applications and what has already been done in the European Space Industry. Finally, planned activities are presented, with a focus on the role of the European ecosystem.

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