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Kestrel is an entry level general-purpose GPU platform for SmallSats.
With the NVIDIA Jetson TX2i module at its core, Kestrel adds massive parallel computing capability as well as high-performance CPUs. Colossus’ design adds extra storage, including a standard microSD card and M.2 2280 SSD slot. By default these are populated with validated, industrial-grade options. Gigabit ethernet is available for high-speed connectivity, as well as other common interfaces.
Processing Capabilities
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- AI Performance 1.3 TOPS
- GPU 256-Core Pascal
- CPU Quad-Core A57
- Dual-Core Denver 2
- Video Codecs H.264, H.265, MPEG1/2/4
- OS Linux-based (built w/Yocto)
Memory/Storage
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- RAM 8 GB of 128-bit DRAM with ECC
- Storage 32 GB eMMC
- microSD card default 64 GB
- M.2 2280 SSD default 1 TB
- EEPROM 512 kb
Connectivity
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- Ethernet 1000BASE-T
- UART 3x RS-422, RS-485 compatible
- CAN Two 1 Mbps
- USB One USB3.0 SuperSpeed
- Two USB2.0 Hi-Speed
- PPS RS-422 hardware
- GPIO 4 buffered GPIOs
- Debug JTAG, Recovery USB, RS-232
Size, Weight, & Power
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- Size 1/3 U (96 x 89 x 30 mm)
- Fits CubeSats and SmallSats
- Mass 402 g
- Power Idle: <1 W / Max Efficiency: 15 W / Max Performance: 25 W / Input Voltage 9-12 VDC
- Protection eFuse input protection and monitoring
- Telemetry Internal ADC for voltage/ temperature telemetry
Environmental
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- Heritage TRL-9 as of March 2024
- Radiation up to 30 krad(Si)
- Temperature -40 to +60 C Operating / -55 to +85 C Storage
- Testing Thermal, Vibration, and EMI/EMC compliant to GSFC-STD-7000
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Lead Time | 2 weeks for an Engineering Model |
| Lead Time | 6 weeks for a Flight Model |
| Applicable Export Regulation | EAR99 |
| Mass | 402 g |
| Dimensions | 96 x 89 x 30 mm |
| Form Factor | 1/3 U |
| Idle Power Consumption | < 1 W |
| Max Efficiency Power Consumption | 15 W |
| Max Performance Power Consumption | 25 W |
| Input Voltage | 9 to 12 VDC |
| Module | Nvidia Jetson TX2i |
| GPU | 256-Core Pascal (Jetson TX2i) |
| CPU | Quad-Core ARM Cortex A57 |
| CPU | Dual-Core Denver 2 |
| Video Codec | H.264 |
| Video Codec | H.265 |
| Video Codec | MPEG1/2/4 |
| Memory | 8 GB of 128-bit DRAM with ECC |
| Storage | 32 GB eMMC |
| Storage | microSD card default 64 GB |
| Storage | M.2 2280 SSD default 1 TB |
| Memory | 512 kb EEPROM |
| Interface | 1000BASE-T |
| Interface | 3x RS-422 UART, RS-485 compatible |
| Interface | Two 1 Mbps |
| Interface | 1x USB3.0 SuperSpeed |
| Interface | 2x USB2.0 Hi-Speed |
| Interface | RS-422 PPS, hardware |
| Interface | 4 buffered GPIOs |
| Debug interfaces | JTAG, Recovery USB, RS-232 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to 60C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -55C to 85C |
| Environmental Qualification | GSFC-STD-7000 |
| Radiation | Minimum 5-year LEO mission |
| Type | Document Name | Action & Size |
|---|---|---|
| No public documentation available. Please inquire for details. | ||
