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PULSAR Edge computing module
Pulsar is a world-class edge computing module offering power efficient ultra-high-speed data processing of both conventional algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) models.
With 20 Gbps internal data bandwidth and 90 TOPS peak AI performance, this device will deliver powerful and timely processing in a small form factor and power consumption.
A unique range of 16 computing levels means power is never overspent and computation time is always optimal.
Another key benefit is a configurable Error Detection and Correction (EDAC) scheme providing lower power, rad-hard level (default) integrity checks of critical data such as ML weights, bootup parameters and more. The scheme trades off reliability, power consumption and computational latency with simplicity through selectable settings.
Custom and third-party libraries can be installed through a software interface to run a variety of models with leading AI frameworks such as Keras, TensorFlow, Pytorch, ONNX, OpenVINO, Caffe2 and more.
With 20 Gbps internal data bandwidth and 90 TOPS peak AI performance, this device will deliver powerful and timely processing in a small form factor and power consumption.
A unique range of 16 computing levels means power is never overspent and computation time is always optimal.
Another key benefit is a configurable Error Detection and Correction (EDAC) scheme providing lower power, rad-hard level (default) integrity checks of critical data such as ML weights, bootup parameters and more. The scheme trades off reliability, power consumption and computational latency with simplicity through selectable settings.
Custom and third-party libraries can be installed through a software interface to run a variety of models with leading AI frameworks such as Keras, TensorFlow, Pytorch, ONNX, OpenVINO, Caffe2 and more.
→ Configurable EDAC scheme up to rad-hard level protection to SEEs→ Innovative AI-driven circuitry for power saving and extended device lifespan→ 16 performance levels for most energy-efficient utilisation→ Reliable and consistent with unlimited on-orbit reconfiguration→ Radiation tolerant suitable for LEO and upgradable for MEO, GEO and deep space missions.
PULSAR performance

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platforms
satellites
space probes
space drones
space rovers
product applications
Earth Observation
Federated Learning
Satellite Operations
Data Compression
Space Domain Awareness
Radiometric Calibration
Synthetic Aperture Radar
Super Resolution
Technical specifications
Computing performance | |
Processor | Multi-core ARMv8, 64-bit operations |
ML co-processor | 90 TOPS peak performance |
RAM | 4GB DDR4 SDRAM with ECC |
Storage | 64GB SLC NAND with ECC (up to 2TB)16Mb rad-hard-equivalent memory with EDAC |
Interfaces | |
UART | 5 Mbps |
Ethernet | 1 Gbps (option: 2.5 Gbps) |
USB 3.0 | 5 Gbps |
SpaceWire | 200 Mbps (optional) |
Software | |
Operating system | Linux |
Video codec | H.264, H.265 (HEVC) |
ML compiler | All common frameworks |
Sensors | |
Vibrations | 3-axis lateral and 3-axis longitudinal |
Temperature | Device, processor, co-processor |
Power monitors | Device (total power), processor, co-processor |
Other properties | |
Input voltage | 5VDC |
Power consumption | 5W (nominal) |
Mass | 250g |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 95mm x 90mm x 21mm |
Operating temperature | -40⁰C to +105⁰C |
Storage temperature | -40⁰C to +115⁰C |
What comes in the kit?
- Pulsar Engineering Model or Flight Model
- Pulsar SDK and AI/ML compiler
- Application-specific software libraries (optional)
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