Customer Introduction

A large aerospace company needed specialized FPGA code to control the positioning of an antenna on a satellite. They lacked the internal resources to develop this code and required assistance from Voler Systems to achieve their objectives.

Problem/Goal

• Customer had limited internal resources and expertise.
  
  Develop reliable FPGA code that controls motors for the satellite's antenna positioning system across multiple axes.
• System must operate in extreme temperature and radiation conditions in space.
  
  The system will withstand harsh space conditions.
  
• System requires closed-loop control for precise antenna positioning.
  
  Implement a control system with closed-loop functionality to ensure accurate reading position sensors and motor control.
  
• Needed verification testing.
  
  Simulate and test the system to ensure the code works reliably in space conditions.
  

Solution

Voler Systems implemented a targeted approach to meet the customer's needs by focusing on developing a reliable, space-ready FPGA control system. By leveraging its expertise in FPGA coding and system integration, Voler delivered robust, high-performance solutions, including:

• Wrote the FPGA code to operate the motors that control the antenna's position in multiple axes and integrated position sensors to achieve closed-loop control for high-precision positioning.

• Selected and implemented a radiation-resistant Microsemi FPGA to handle the extreme conditions of space.

• Worked closely with the customer to understand the architectural block diagram and ensure all system components were properly integrated and functioning.

• Conducted simulations to test the system's functionality before deployment.

• Assisted with the verification testing process to ensure the system would perform reliably in space conditions.

Results & Benefits

• Developed FPGA code, controlling the motors used to position the satellite's antenna.

• Delivered a complete system with closed-loop control, ensuring accurate antenna positioning.

• Assisted with verification testing to ensure the system's reliability in extreme space conditions, including radiation and temperature fluctuations.

• Collaborated with the aerospace company to ensure the integrated system was highly reliable and met all performance requirements.

Inspiration

Voler Systems excels at delivering complex, reliable engineering solutions to the aerospace industry. Our deep expertise in FPGA development and system integration ensures that even the most demanding environments, such as space, are met with robust, dependable solutions.

Contact Voler Systems today to learn how our tailored engineering solutions can help you tackle complex challenges and deliver reliable, high-performance systems in even the most demanding environments.