Invocon Flight Computer (IFC)

The Invocon Flight Computer (IFC) is built around Invocon’s Next Generation Processing Platform (XGPP), combining multiprocessor performance with programmable logic flexibility in a rugged aircraft-grade aluminum enclosure. The IFC interfaces directly to common launch vehicle subsystems including IMU/INS, GPS/GNSS, Thrust Vector Controller (TVC), Reaction Control System (RCS), engine control, and telemetry through two 66-contact I/O connectors. The design is fully user-programmable and supports multiple real-time operating systems (RTOS).

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Key Specifications

Specification
Value
Processor (PS) — Application
Quad-core Arm® Cortex®-A53 MPCore™ up to 1333 MHz
Processor (PS) — Real-Time
Dual-core Arm® Cortex®-R5F up to 533 MHz (lockstep capable)
GPU
Mali™-400 MP2 up to 600 MHz
Programmable Logic (PL)
256K Logic Cells, 23.1 Mb Block RAM, 1248 DSP Slices
RAM
4 GB 64-bit DDR4 at 2400 Mbps
Flash (QSPI)
64 MB up to 40 MHz
Flash (eMMC)
16 GB up to 50 MHz
Power Input
15 to 50 Vdc; 0.54 A @ 28 Vdc (15 W) (EMI Filtered)
Dimensions
6.2" W x 6.0" L x 2.9" H (excluding connectors)
Enclosure
Aircraft-grade aluminum with MIL-38999 connectors
Supported OS
Bare metal, FreeRTOS, Linux, RTEMS, VxWorks
Ethernet
Dual Gigabit Ethernet
Serial Interfaces
RS-232, RS-422, LVDS, Open-Drain, 5V TTL, CMOS; 10x UART

Key Features

  • High-Performance Multi-Core Processing

    Quad-core Cortex-A53 application processor and dual-core Cortex-R5F real-time processor provide segregated compute resources for mission-critical and supervisory tasks.

  • User-Programmable Programmable Logic

    Factory-configured PL fabric with 256K logic cells, 1248 DSP slices, and video codec — fully accessible for customer-defined logic functions.

  • Broad OS Support

    Runs bare metal, FreeRTOS, Linux, RTEMS, and VxWorks, accommodating a wide range of flight software architectures.

  • Rugged MIL-Grade Packaging

    Aircraft-grade aluminum enclosure with 38999 connectors and dedicated EMI-filtered power connector for demanding launch environments.

  • Configurable I/O for Launch Vehicle Subsystems

    Two 66-contact I/O connectors support IMU/INS, GPS/GNSS, TVC, RCS, engine control, and telemetry interfaces in a single unit.

  • Flexible Storage Architecture

    64 MB QSPI Flash for boot and configuration, plus 16 GB eMMC for OS, customer files, and data recordings.

Typical Applications

  • Engine and Propulsion Control

    Manages engine ignition sequencing, throttle control, and propulsion system monitoring.

  • Telemetry Management

    Formats, encodes, and routes vehicle health and mission data to downlink systems.

  • Payload Processing

    Programmable logic and multi-core architecture support custom payload data processing requirements.

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