Project description
Redesigning satellites from chip up
Standard, off-the-shelf electronics are used for satellites. This creates supply-chain risks and performance bottlenecks. These limitations hinder progress. With this in mind, the EIC-funded SPHERICAL project aims to shift focus to custom-designed chips built specifically for the space environment. The project uses an agile semiconductor-design engine. It will develop compact, efficient subsystems, such as advanced power distribution units. The goal is to shorten timelines and end reliance on vulnerable third-party hardware. This will move the global satellite market towards high-performance hardware that ensures long-term mission success, boosts reliability, and strengthens the European competitive edge in the global orbital economy.
Objective
SPHERICAL disrupts outdated space electronics, initiating a satellite tech revolution. It pioneers a shift from standardised commodity components to prioritise custom chip designs, taking control of tech and supply chains for superior outcomes. This innovative strategy targets satellite electronics, reducing reliance on vulnerable microchips and other components while addressing critical functional gaps.
The Agile Semiconductor Engine drives rapid chip design cycles, empowering compact subsystems and maximising efficiency through generative design. Our flagship component, the PCDU, ensures amplified efficiency, significantly reducing time and expenses per satellite mission.
This breakthrough innovation is positioned at the forefront of the industry, poised to disrupt the market and capture significant market share. This innovation represents a game-changer, and the projected revenue of €30M/yr by 2030 from selling satellite avionics to satellite integrators.
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HORIZON.3.1 - The European Innovation Council (EIC)
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-02
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3011 ED Rotterdam
Netherlands
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