• Reliability: Components must function flawlessly in extreme conditions with minimal chance of failure.
• Robustness: Solutions need to withstand shock, vibration, and temperature fluctuations.
• Proven Technology: New technologies can introduce risk; proven solutions are favored.
• EMC Requirement: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is a major concern and requires careful design and shielding.
• Scalability and Speed: Storage needs range from small-scale data logging to high-speed mass storage.

Design Gateway's SATA Host IP Core isn't just a theoretical solution – it boasts a long history of successful design wins and a proven track record within the aerospace and aviation sectors. Here's what sets it apart:

• Proven Reliability: Our IP Core has been extensively tested and deployed by numerous customers in mission-critical aerospace and aviation projects.
• CPUless Design: Eliminates the need for a dedicated processor, reducing complexity, power consumption, and potential failure points.
• EMC Friendly: SATA III 6Gbps links offer optimal signal integrity, simplifying circuit board design for electromagnetic compatibility and reducing interference risks.
• Compact and Efficient: The small footprint is perfect for the FPGA-based solutions with space and energy-constrained applications.
• Scalability: Multiple SATA interface for larger capacity and higher performance is easy to implement with lower FPGA resource usage than other solutions.

1. Reliable storage for telemetry & mission data: Ensures critical information is captured and protected.
2. Low power consumption: Extends operational life for power-sensitive satellite missions.
3. Small form factor: Perfect for compact satellite designs