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The GR740 device, a radiation-hard system-on-chip featuring a quad-core fault-tolerant LEON4 SPARC V8 processor, stands as the gold standard in space computing. Known for its, fault tolerance, and high-performance processing capabilities, the GR740 is widely used in space applications where reliability is paramount. The new GR740-MINI evaluation board provides a compact and flexible platform, further empowering developers to leverage this proven microprocessor for Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, New Space applications, and high-reliability missions.

The integration of PikeOS on the GR740-MINI platform marks a significant advancement in space-grade safety and security. PikeOS’s Platform Support Package (PSP) is now fully compatible with the GR740 architecture, and combined with SYSGO's certification expertise, it provides the foundation for software development that adheres to the highest safety (ECSS category A) and security (Common Criteria EAL 5+) standards.

Key Features of the Joint Solution

• Advanced Debugging & Development Tools: The solution includes SYSGO’s CODEO Integrated Development Environment (IDE) as the primary debug environment, complemented by Frontgrade Gaisler’s GRMON3 system debugger and TSIM3 simulator for the GR740. This unified toolchain ensures efficient and streamlined development, simulation, and debugging.
• Support for Mixed-Criticality Applications: The integration supports both Symmetric and Asymmetric Multi-Processing (SMP and AMP) architectures, enabling flexible and secure deployment for space missions that require mixed-criticality handling.
• RISC-V and SPARC Support: Both companies are active contributors to the RISC-V ecosystem and maintain their commitment to SPARC technology, driving innovation in space computing architectures.
• European-Certified Platform: The joint offering is fully aligned with European Space Agency (ESA) requirements and is ITAR-free, supporting long-term sustainability and security for critical space missions.

A New Era for Space-Certified Solutions

With this collaboration, SYSGO and Frontgrade Gaisler are setting new standards for secure and certifiable space-grade computing. PikeOS, with its separation kernel architecture, enables secure and efficient consolidation of mixed-criticality workloads, a crucial requirement for satellite and manned space applications. The GR740-MINI platform, with its small form factor and robust capabilities, ensures flexibility and reliability for satellite constellations and next-generation space technologies.

“Our collaboration with Frontgrade Gaisler reflects our commitment to the space industry,” said Franz Walkembach, VP of Marketing & Product Strategy at SYSGO. “By integrating PikeOS with the GR740-MINI, we are delivering a robust, certifiable solution that addresses the critical needs of satellite and space-based applications, while also reducing development time and cost of ownership.”

“Frontgrade Gaisler’s GR740 processor is the backbone of many space missions,” added Sandi Habinc, General Manager of Frontgrade Gaisler. “By integrating SYSGO’s PikeOS, we are enhancing the ecosystem around our GR740-MINI platform, providing mission designers with a comprehensive, high-performance environment to build reliable, fault-tolerant systems for the most demanding conditions in space.”

See our Mission-Ready Technology for the New Space Economy

We warmly invite you to experience our joint technology in action. Visit us at the Space Tech Expo in Bremen, from November 19-21, 2024, at Frontgrade's Booth N31. Discover firsthand how the integration of PikeOS on the GR740-MINI platform is revolutionizing space computing with unparalleled safety, security, and performance. 

The GR740's new screening options and flexible cost-efficient solutions are specifically designed to cater to the demands of the New Space market, including satellite constellations and large-scale space deployments. The plastic package variant of the GR740 device expands its suitability for high-volume, cost-sensitive applications without compromising reliability, covering the industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

About Frontgrade Gaisler

Frontgrade Gaisler is a leading provider of radiation-hardened microprocessors and IP cores for critical applications, particularly in the space industry. The company's processors are known for their reliability, fault tolerance, and radiation tolerance, making them ideal for any space mission or other high-reliability application. 

About Frontgrade

Frontgrade Technologies is the leading provider of high reliability and radiation-assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications. The company’s product portfolio is designed to perform in the harshest of environments and includes a complementary and integrated suite of mission-matched electronics ranging from radio frequency (RF) systems and microelectronics to motion control and power solutions. For more information, visit frontgrade.com