Zero-Error Systems Launches Industry’s First COTS FPGA-Based Radiation-Tolerant System-on- Module for Space Applications

 

 

SINGAPORE, 26 February 2025 – Zero-Error Systems (ZES), a leader in high-reliability semiconductor for Power & Data management solutions, today announced the release of ZSOM™-F01. Supported by the Singapore’s Office for Space Technology and Industry (OSTIn), Singapore’s national space office, this is the space industry’s first radiation-tolerant System-on-Module (SOM) using a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) FPGA. Integrated with ZES’ proprietary radiation hardened devices for protection against micro-SEL, SEL & SEUs, the ZSOM™-F01 is the first in a series of FPGA-based radiation-tolerant SOMs that ZES plans to introduce to the market. This groundbreaking product will be available for customer testing in early April 2025.

The ZSOM™-F01 is a pre-integrated subsystem that combines core processing components with ZES’ radiation mitigation products on a single integrated module. This innovative approach significantly reduces the time, complexity and risks associated with developing satellite payload systems. The Radiation Hardened by Design (RHBD) platform extends satellite longevity by 3x, minimizing space debris while enhancing the return on investment of expensive payloads up to 4x.

“This product is an evolution in our product offering and reflects our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that address the demand for high-performing Radiation Tolerant Systems on Modules for space applications which are cost-competitive. Its powerful processing capabilities and compact design make it the perfect choice for designers who want to reduce their time to launch and enable edge computing platforms,” said Rajan Rajgopal, CEO of ZES.

“OSTIn congratulates Zero-Error Systems on the launch of the industry’s first COTS FPGA-based SOM. This innovative solution, developed in Singapore, will enhance efficiency, reliability, and accessibility for satellite and deep space missions. OSTIn is proud to support pioneering innovations like this, which underscores Singapore’s position as a hub for advanced space technology and semiconductor excellence.” said Jonathan Hung, Executive Director at OSTIn, Singapore’s national space office.

 

Key features and Technical specifications

 

  • AMD ZynqTM UltraScale+TM MPSoC device XCZU3EG-1SFVC784I
    • Arm Quad-core Cortex™-A53 2GHz
    • Arm Dual-core CortexTM-R5 500MHz
    • Mali™-400MP2 GPU 667MHz
  • DDR4 SDRAM (4GB for PS, 1GB for PL)
  • QSPI Flash (256Mbit)
  • I2C EEPROM (4Kbit)
  • eMMC Flash (32GB)
  • 180 user PL I/O pins and 26 user PS MIO pins (one full MIO bank) via 4 connectors
  • Supports 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (1x PS, 1x PL)
  • Supports 1, USB2.0, USB3.0, PCIe2.0/1.0 x4, and Display Port (Shared GTx)
  • SEL protection enabled by ZES100 Radiation-Hardened Latchup Detection and Protection (LDAP-IC)
  • SEU protection enabled by Triple-Modular-Redundancy (TMR) ZES400 Radiation-Hardened Voter-IC with external FRAMs and proprietary Error-Detection-And-Correction (EDAC) for detecting/ correcting multi-bit soft errors
  • Supports integration with PC104 LibreCube standard board

 

 

Applications

The system is specifically engineered for Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO), Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellite applications, including:

  • Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
  • AI and edge computing applications
  • Navigation payloads (star trackers, gyroscopes)
  • Application-specific software-enabled payloads

 

 

About Zero-Error Systems

ZES specializes in high-reliability semiconductor solutions and intellectual properties for space applications. Founded in 2019 and based in Singapore, ZES has developed patented technologies for radiation-hardened semiconductor integrated circuits. These technologies enable the use of low-cost, COTS semiconductor devices for space applications such as LEO satellites and deep space rovers and landers, ensuring power reliability and data integrity.

The IP ZES has developed for Space can also be reused for commercial applications in various terrestrial power management needs including 5G/6G, Internet of Things(IoT), servers, and automotive, but at better performance and significantly lower cost than incumbent solutions.

 

For more information, please contact:

Soma Sankaran

soma.sankaran@zero-errorsystems.com www.zero-errorsystems.com