Control and Data Processing Unit
SmallSat payload Instrument Control Unit
Payload Instrument Control Unit (ICU)
The CDPU is a payload Instrument Control Unit (ICU) equipped with data processing capacity for small satellites. The CDPU acts as a hub for (optical) instruments that forms a logical bridge between the (payload) instruments and the SmallSat platform. It will offer standardized hardware interfaces for integrated (optical) instruments, as well as sophisticated facilities for protecting and processing the science data before it is sent down to earth. The CDPU offers versatile and secure payload integration in SmallSat platforms. The development of the CDPU was commissioned by the Netherlands Space Office (NSO).
Modular, In-Orbit Flexibility
Technolution defined a modular architecture to allow flexibility in interfaces and functions, with advanced and reliable in-orbit reprogrammability. The component quality class and applied development processes are chosen such to target for an in-orbit design lifetime in the order of 5 to 10 years.
Download CDPU Datasheet
To gain deeper insights into the specifications and capabilities of our CDPU, we recommend downloading the detailed datasheet. In this comprehensive document, you’ll find key technical information about our advanced system.
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