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SpaceWire Cable Description
Utilize SpaceWire to communicate with European Space Agency and NASA equipment utilizing the ECSS-E-ST-50-12C specification. SpaceWire is configured using routers to create a heirarchical point-to-point system with high speed parallel paths.
SpaceWire nodes are interconnected with SpaceWire cable. Standard cables have TX/RX pairs reversed to tie SIN/DIN to SOUT/DOUT. Options include: straight through cables, reversed male/female, mixed connectors, and connector plating. In addition client specific SpaceWire breakout cables are designed and manufactured.
There are two wiring standards - Type A and Type AL [Legacy]. The main difference between the two is how the shielding is handled. WIth the newer Type A cable, pin3 is left open and the inner shields are tied together and to the outer shield. With the Type AL cable, pin 3 is used as a local ground reference for the Tx side inner shields. The Rx side is left open. In both types the outer shield is tied to the connectors at both ends.
SpaceWire cables are manufactured with special cable providing the unique shielding, cable lay length, capacitance, inductance, and frequency response requirements of SpaceWire. Standard lengths are stocked with client specific lengths custom manufactured. Custom lengths can typically be built within 1-3 weeks.
MDM style connectors are standard.
All cables are Hipot and continuity tested
If your situation demands a custom application we will create a new drawing to meet your requirements. A pin diagram, detailed description or other documentation is usually sufficient to create the cable drawing. email us your requirements.
The standard timing uses the data and strobe to transmit and to receive the data. The data is transmitted as a command or data. The strobe provides the transitions for clocking when the data is unchanged between adjacent bit times.
SpaceWire Standard Timing
SpaceWire nodes are interconnected with SpaceWire cable. Standard cables have TX/RX pairs reversed to tie SIN/DIN to SOUT/DOUT. Options include: straight through cables, reversed male/female, mixed connectors, and connector plating. In addition client specific SpaceWire breakout cables are designed and manufactured.
There are two wiring standards - Type A and Type AL [Legacy]. The main difference between the two is how the shielding is handled. WIth the newer Type A cable, pin3 is left open and the inner shields are tied together and to the outer shield. With the Type AL cable, pin 3 is used as a local ground reference for the Tx side inner shields. The Rx side is left open. In both types the outer shield is tied to the connectors at both ends.
SpaceWire cables are manufactured with special cable providing the unique shielding, cable lay length, capacitance, inductance, and frequency response requirements of SpaceWire. Standard lengths are stocked with client specific lengths custom manufactured. Custom lengths can typically be built within 1-3 weeks.
MDM style connectors are standard.
All cables are Hipot and continuity tested
If your situation demands a custom application we will create a new drawing to meet your requirements. A pin diagram, detailed description or other documentation is usually sufficient to create the cable drawing. email us your requirements.
The standard timing uses the data and strobe to transmit and to receive the data. The data is transmitted as a command or data. The strobe provides the transitions for clocking when the data is unchanged between adjacent bit times.
SpaceWire Cable Features
Length
Multiple Lengths stocked. Custom sizes built to order. See ordering information to build your own part number
Transmit Speeds
Cables are tested for multiple frequencies including the current end points of 10 and 200 MHz. Some custom lengths - much longer than 10m have reduced top frequencies.
Labeling
Cables are labeled near each connector and at the center. Each cable has a unique serial number and test documentation.
Plating
Option for Nickel plated connectors.
Male/female
Option for Socket at P1 and or P2 [Pin at both ends is standard]
Standard / Straight Through
Standard wiring is "Null Modem" with TX and RX pairs reversed within the cable. SIN/DIN connected to SOUT/DOUT. Straight through wiring is an option to use for cable extension or panel mount purposes. Usually ordered with the Female connector on one side to facilitate.
Signaling
SpaceWire LVDS levels are compatible with SpaceWire Cable.
SpaceWire Cable Benefits
Speed
Standard connectors, standard wiring, fully tested, helps you get your project going quickly. Use the Part Number builder below to make your own custom lengths, pick your plating, and pick your termination.
Price
SpaceWire Cable is available at a reasonable price and lead time. Good for any non-space application. Use for aircraft, vehicles, ground based equipment.
Ease of Use
SpaceWire Cable is easy to use. With proper connectors and labeling - just connect and go.
Availability
Dynamic Engineering keeps stock of the components to build SpaceWire cables. Send in your quantity, length and model request [See the part number builder]. We will send back a quote with the current cost and lead time.
SpaceWire Compatibility
SpaceWire Cable is SpaceWire compatible per the ECSS-E-ST-50-12 specification.
Part Number:SpaceWire Cable Type AL "Legacy"
Ordering Options
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The two diagrams show the inter-connections available.
ECSS-E-ST-50-12C Type AL
Please see the table below for the definitions of the dash numbers.
Build your own PN:
Base numbers SpaceWire Cable ECSS-E-ST-50-12C Type AL "Legacy":
50-2004-0801-XX.YY.ZZ Standard SpaceWire
51-2004-0801-XX.YY.ZZ Standard SpaceWire with socket connector at P2 - "gender changer"
52-2004-0801-XX.YY.ZZ Standard SpaceWire with nickel plating
53-2004-0801-XX.YY.ZZ Standard SpaceWire with nickel plating and socket at P2 - "gender changer"
54-2004-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with socket connector at P2, 1:1 Wiring
55-2004-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with socket connector at P2, nickel plating, 1:1 Wiring
56-2004-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with socket connector at P1 & P2
57-2004-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with socket connector at P1 & P2, nickel plating
58-2004-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with panel mount socket connector at P2[Floating Jackpost included and ordered as a separate kit], nickel plating, 1:1 Wiring
59-2004-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with socket connector at P1 and P2, nickel plating, 1:1 Wiring
60-2004-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with 1:1 Wiring [std plating, std connectors]
61-2004-0801-XX.YY.ZZ Standard SpaceWire Pigtail - Ready to add your connector for your system. Standard SpaceWire connections of MDM side provided.
62-2004-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with panel mount socket connector at P2[Fixed Jackpost included and ordered as a separate kit], nickel plating, 1:1 Wiring
63-2004-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with Nickel Plating and 1:1 wiring
50-2018-0101-XX.YY.ZZ Pigtail SpaceWire with standard MDM installed on one end. Ordered in pairs - manufactured and tested prior to separating into 2 pigtails.
51-2018-0101-XX.YY.ZZ Pigtail SpaceWire with socket MDM installed on one end. Ordered in pairs - manufactured and tested prior to separating into 2 pigtails.
Length:
XX = primary length
YY = secondary length
ZZ = FT or M for units
Example: 8.10.FT => 8 ft 10 in., 10.00.M => 10 M
Jackpost options for 58- cables:
JP-2 => Panel Thickness = .8 mm / .031"
JP-3 => Panel Thickness = 1.2 mm / .047" default selection if unspecified
JP-4 => Panel Thickness = 1.6 mm / .062"
JP-5 => Panel Thickness = 2.4 mm / .094"
JP-6 => Panel Thickness = 3.2 mm / .125"
JP-7 => Panel Thickness = 2.0 mm / .080"
Part Number:SpaceWire Cable Type A
Ordering Options
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The two diagrams show the inter-connections available.
ECSS-E-ST-50-12C Type A
Please see the table below for the definitions of the dash numbers.
Build your own PN:
Base numbers SpaceWire Cable ECSS-E-ST-50-12C Type A:
50-2020-0801-XX.YY.ZZ Standard SpaceWire
51-2020-0801-XX.YY.ZZ Standard SpaceWire with socket connector at P2 - "gender changer"
52-2020-0801-XX.YY.ZZ Standard SpaceWire with nickel plating
53-2020-0801-XX.YY.ZZ Standard SpaceWire with nickel plating and socket at P2 - "gender changer"
54-2020-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with socket connector at P2, 1:1 Wiring
55-2020-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with socket connector at P2, nickel plating, 1:1 Wiring
56-2020-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with socket connector at P1 & P2
57-2020-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with socket connector at P1 & P2, nickel plating
58-2020-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with panel mount socket connector at P2[Floating Jackpost included and ordered as a separate kit], nickel plating, 1:1 Wiring
59-2020-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with socket connector at P1 and P2, nickel plating, 1:1 Wiring
60-2020-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with 1:1 Wiring [std plating, std connectors]
61-2020-0801-XX.YY.ZZ Standard SpaceWire Pigtail - Ready to add your connector for your system. Standard SpaceWire connections of MDM side provided.
62-2020-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with panel mount socket connector at P2[Fixed Jackpost included and ordered as a separate kit], nickel plating, 1:1 Wiring
63-2020-0801-XX.YY.ZZ SpaceWire with Nickel Plating and 1:1 wiring
50-2021-0101-XX.YY.ZZ Pigtail SpaceWire with standard MDM installed on one end. Ordered in pairs - manufactured and tested prior to separating into 2 pigtails.
51-2021-0101-XX.YY.ZZ Pigtail SpaceWire with socket MDM installed on one end. Ordered in pairs - manufactured and tested prior to separating into 2 pigtails.
Length:
XX = primary length
YY = secondary length
ZZ = FT or M for units
Example: 8.10.FT => 8 ft 10 in., 10.00.M => 10 M
Jackpost options for 58- cables:
JP-2 => Panel Thickness = .8 mm / .031"
JP-3 => Panel Thickness = 1.2 mm / .047" default selection if unspecified
JP-4 => Panel Thickness = 1.6 mm / .062"
JP-5 => Panel Thickness = 2.4 mm / .094"
JP-6 => Panel Thickness = 3.2 mm / .125"
JP-7 => Panel Thickness = 2.0 mm / .080"
Specialized SpaceWire Cable
SCSI to SpaceWire with one channel connected
When using the PMC SpaceWire on an X1 type carrier - PCIeBPMCX1, PCIBPMCX1 etc., All or some of the SpaceWire IO can be routed to the rear of the carrier. Dynamic Engineering has designed a modified SpaceWire cable which allows 1-4 SpaceWire connections from the carrier to be connected to our standard SpaceWire cable and connectors.
Build your own PN: for PMC SpaceWire 10-2004-0801 through 10-2004-0806
Base numbers:
50-2012-0501-XX.YY.ZZ.CH SCSI to Standard SpaceWire
51-2012-0501-XX.YY.ZZ.CH SCSI to Standard SpaceWire with socket connector at P2 - "gender changer"
52-2012-0501-XX.YY.ZZ.CH SCSI to Standard SpaceWire with nickel plating
53-2012-0501-XX.YY.ZZ.CH SCSI to Standard SpaceWire with nickel plating and socket at P2 - "gender changer"
58-2012-0501-XX.YY.ZZ.CH SCSI to SpaceWire with panel mount socket connectors [jackpost included], nickel plating, 1:1 Wiring
Build your own PN: for PMC SpaceWire 10-2004-0807 and later
Base numbers:
50-2012-0502-XX.YY.ZZ.CH SCSI to Standard SpaceWire
51-2012-0502-XX.YY.ZZ.CH SCSI to Standard SpaceWire with socket connector at P2 - "gender changer"
52-2012-0502-XX.YY.ZZ.CH SCSI to Standard SpaceWire with nickel plating
53-2012-0502-XX.YY.ZZ.CH SCSI to Standard SpaceWire with nickel plating and socket at P2 - "gender changer"
58-2012-0502-XX.YY.ZZ.CH SCSI to SpaceWire with panel mount socket connectors [jackpost included], nickel plating, 1:1 Wiring
Length:
XX = primary length
YY = secondary length
ZZ = FT or M for units
Channel(s) selection:
CH = Channels to breakout: 0,1,2,3 or any combination is valid.
Example: 8.10.FT.3 => 8 ft 10 in. using channel 3, 10.00.M.0123 => 10 M using all 4 channels
Jackpost options for 58- cables:
JP-2 => Panel Thickness = .8 mm / .031"
JP-3 => Panel Thickness = 1.2 mm / .047" default selection if unspecified
JP-4 => Panel Thickness = 1.6 mm / .062"
JP-5 => Panel Thickness = 2.4 mm / .094"
JP-6 => Panel Thickness = 3.2 mm / .125"
JP-7 => Panel Thickness = 2.0 mm / .080"