ERC32
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| General information | |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Sun Microsystems(original design, no involvement) Temic |
| Architecture and classification | |
| Instruction set | SPARC V7 |
| History | |
| Successor(s) | LEON |
ERC32 is a radiation-tolerant 32-bit RISC processor (SPARC V7 specification) developed for space applications. It was developed by Temic, which was later acquired by Atmel and then Microchip.
It is used in the DMS-R (Data Management System - Russian) computer of the Russian Orbital Segment to handle guidance, navigation and control, onboard systems and subsystems control for the entire International Space Station, and other critical tasks.
Versions[edit]
Two versions have been manufactured:
- ERC32 Chip Set (Part Names: TSC691, TSC692, TSC693)
- ERC32 Single Chip (Part Name: TSC695)
Support[edit]
Support for the chip set version of the ERC32 has been discontinued.
See also[edit]
