XCKU035-OBDH

A CubeSat OBDH (On-Board Data Handling) module, based on AMD Kintex UltraScale FPGA.

View the schematics and PCB layout with KiCanvas

Tools

• KiCAD 7 (for now)
• Python

Project status

Schematics

• Create block diagram
• Define symbols
• Power Interface
• Data Interface
• FPGA block
• Human-Machine Interface block

PCB layout

• Define board outline
• Choose PCB stackup
• Component placement
• Trace routing
• Simulations
• Solder mask

Prototyping

• Export fabrication data
• Have PCBs fabricated
• Procure components
• Assemble prototype
• Test prototype

Design