Data Processing Unit (DPU) designed for CubeSats
Antelope is a high-performance Data Processing Unit (DPU) developed by KP Labs for CubeSats and small satellite platforms. Powered by the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC and capable of delivering up to 160 GOPS, Antelope enables real-time onboard data and signal processing, significantly reducing reliance on ground stations. Its robust interface options — including CAN, I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet, and more — make it highly adaptable to various mission architectures.
Designed for harsh space environments, Antelope features advanced fault tolerance and radiation shielding, ensuring reliable operation in orbit. It supports applications such as environmental monitoring, spectral analysis, and data compression, and has successfully demonstrated AI-driven telemetry and anomaly detection during an 8-week in-orbit mission. Antelope empowers satellite missions with autonomous decision-making and efficient data handling, making it a powerful tool for next-generation space exploration.
Performance
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Advantages
Antelope, powered by the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC delivering 160 GOPS, offers high processing speed that enables efficient onboard task execution. Designed for data-intensive applications, it supports satellite operations with minimal reliance on ground stations by managing substantial datasets independently. Additionally, Antelope ensures reliable performance in harsh space environments through advanced fault tolerance and radiation shielding technologies.
Key Applications
Earth Observation and Remote Sensing
Processes satellite imagery on-board in real-time, supporting applications like environmental monitoring and resource management.
On-Board Spectral Data Processing
Performs real-time spectral data analysis on-board, enabling tasks such as vegetation health assessment, material identification, and atmospheric analysis.
Telecommunications and Data Compression
Handles data compression and encoding directly on-board, optimizing transmission size and improving bandwidth efficiency for satellite communications.
Customized configurations are available, contact us to learn more.
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