This design targets cost-effective AI Edge applications with both rad-hard and rad-tolerant plastic solutions, specifically engineered to support a variety of power rails for next-generation space avionics systems that require tight voltage tolerances, high current, and efficient power conversion.

The ISLVERSALDEMO3Z power management reference design is fully qualified, facilitating easy integration into satellite payload architectures. It includes a PMBus interface, allowing users to control fault behaviors, protection levels, and output regulation voltage. Additionally, the new reference design offers telemetry readouts of internal signals for system diagnostics. It is the industry's only space-qualified power management system with a digital wrapper to enhance information transmission. The core power solution of this reference design is scalable in terms of output power, optimizing customers' investments in design and qualification over time.

As the number of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites grows, the demand for lower cost space-grade systems is increasing rapidly. Customers, traditionally focused on minimizing SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power consumption), are now also looking to reduce costs (SWaP-C). Renesas' ISLVERSALDEMO3Z power management reference design addresses all these factors optimally. Space-grade plastic components reduce size, weight, and cost, while wide-bandgap GaN FETs enable the highest efficiency in power conversion.

The Versal AI Edge Adaptive SoC processes raw sensor data into actionable information, making the XQRVE2302 ideal for anomaly and image detection applications. It offers nearly 75% reduction in board area and power consumption compared to the previous-generation XQRVC1902. Additionally, it integrates the enhanced AMD AI Engine (AIE) technology, known as AIE-ML, which is optimized for machine learning (ML) applications and supports unlimited reprogramming.

"We're proud to team with AMD to deliver this advanced solution that addresses the most pressing concerns of space customers," said Josh Broline, Sr. Director, Marketing and Applications of the HiRel Business Division at Renesas. "Along with our hallmark power management expertise, this reference design meets SWaP-C objectives, enables real-time system monitoring and control, and unlocks the power of AI."

"The Versal AI Edge XQRVE2302 Adaptive SOC delivers unprecedented features and performance for the rapidly growing space market," said Minal Sawant, senior director, Aerospace and Defense Vertical Market, AMD. "We're pleased that Renesas offers advanced power management functionality that enables our customers to take full advantage of this solution."

Renesas' ISLVERSALDEMO3Z power management reference design includes devices tested and verified to withstand high radiation levels. These devices comprise Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controllers, GaN FET half-bridge drivers, point-of-load (POL) regulators, and power sequencers, all in small-footprint packages, reducing the core power rail components to just 67 square centimeters of board area.

Additionally, the ISLVERSALDEMO3Z pairs seamlessly with the ISL71148VMREFEV1Z voltage monitor reference design, featuring 14-bit resolution to accurately monitor all 11 core power rails of the Versal AI Edge Adaptive SOC. This high resolution enables reliable system health monitoring and includes a "dual-footprint" to support both space plastic and rad-hard hermetic solutions.

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