SpaceWire Router Mk2

Aside from 8 front-facing SpaceWire ports, the SpaceWire Router Mk2 also has two external parallel ports, a USB connection, and a time-code interface. The USB port allows the Router Mk2 to connect a PC to a SpaceWire network, while the parallel ports provide an easy interface to development boards and prototype systems.

STAR-Dundee’s Validation Software and CUBA Software make it easy for a user to send SpaceWire packets from their PC. Both programs are easy to use and offer powerful features to the user. For further flexibility the USB driver is supplied with a technical API and example code. For more information on the included software and drivers, check the Document Details tab below for datasheets.

The SpaceWire Router Mk2 uses similar architecture to the SpW-10X radiation tolerant ASIC available from Atmel, providing an excellent path to flight. A development kit for the SpW-10X is available here. There are multi-coloured LEDs on the SpaceWire connections to help users quickly understand the link’s current status. The unit can also be used as a stand-alone router, and its 5V DC power supply is supplied (including the appropriate power plug).

This unit can also be fitted into a 19” Rack Mounting Kit available here, or with a 6U front panel available here.

SpaceWire Router Mk2, 8 x SpW ports with status LEDs, external triggers

SpaceWire Router Mk2, 2 x parallel ports, a timecode interface, USB port

SpaceWire Router Mk2 includes host software, driver APIs, and power supply

Specs

Features

Features:

Provides a host PC with eight SpaceWire ports
Simple connection to PC via USB 2.0 interface, can also act as stand-alone unit
Contains 8 x SpaceWire ports, 1 x USB 2.0 port, 2 x external parallel ports, 1 x external time-code interface, 1 x internal configuration port
Non-blocking crossbar switch connects any two ports
High performance driver maintains high data rates from SpaceWire links directly into main memory of host PC
Set ports to operate at any rate (2Mbps – 200Mbps) within 0.1Mbps accuracy in Precision Transmit Mode
Includes both the Validation Software and CUBA Software
Occupies half a standard 19’’ rack (1U height)
6U Front panels available
Software and accessories included:
- Windows drivers (Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000)
- Linux drivers (2.6 Kernels)
- Validation Software (GUI interface)
- CUBA Software (command line interface)
- API with example code and guidance
- User manuals (including hardware, software, and API)
- USB cable (Type A to Type B)
- Mains power brick with appropriate power plug
- 1 year’s technical support and maintenance

Technical Specs

Dimensions: 0 in × 0 in × 0 in

Weight: 0 lb

Technical Specification:

Size	220 x 115 x 30 mm (approx.)
Power	+5V DC, main power brick supplied
SpaceWire Ports	Compliant to SpaceWire Standard (ECSS-E50-12A) and support RMAP (ECSS-E-ST-50-12C) Number of SpaceWire Ports: 2 Maximum Speed: 200 Mbits/s Data-Strobe skew tolerance: tested on all units to ±3 ns at data rate of 200 Mbits/s Connectors: 9-pin micro-miniature D-type LVDS signalling: Using Xilinx LVDS
USB Port	USB 2.0 (480 Mbits/s)
EMC	CE/FCC Certified

Datasheets / Documentation

SpaceWire Router Mk2 datasheet

Validation Software datasheet

CUBA Software datasheet

USB Driver datasheet