1. Research Objective Research Approach Results
A Case Study in HW/SW Codesign and RC Project Risk Management: The Honeywell Reconfigurable
Space Computer (HRSC)
Data requirements stressing satellite downlinks
On-board high-performance computing needed
RC has potential to help reduce
NRE, cycle time, risk, cost
However, challenges to overcome
Standard architecture and programming model
Radiation-hardened components for space
Power issues
Project cost and risk models
Jeremy Ramos
Advanced Processing Systems
Honeywell, Inc.
Clearwater, FL
Ian Troxel
HCS Research Laboratory
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Prototype, proof-of-concept system needed
Presented by: Jeremy Ramos
#196 MAPLD 2004
Research Approach
Results
Honeywell Reconfigurable Space Computer (HRSC) developed to build knowledge base
Interoperate with current product line
At least two Virtex class FPGAs for processing
Support several example applications
cPCI 6U form factor
Radiation tolerance/mitigation for path to flight
Consume less than 40 Watts per board
HRSC built under budget and on time
One year from concept to running applications
At most 5 FTE engineering effort at any time
Board worked on first boot with 2 jumper wires
Many factors contributed to project success
HW/SW codesign
Simulation/Emulation/Hardware environments
Spiral development process
Reduction in Non-Recurring Engineering
Streamlined design and documentation process