Nonvolatile Memory Solution for Near-Term NASA Missions

Details Nonvolatile Memory Solution for Near-Term NASA Missions Nonvolatile Memory Solution for Near-Term NASA Missions

Jan 2001

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2001iaop.work...63p&link_type=abstract

Forum on Innovative Approaches to Outer Planetary Exploration 2001-2020, p. 63

Computer Science

Memory (Computers), Space Exploration, Spacecraft Components, Data Systems, Mission Planning, Radiation Tolerance, Single Event Upsets

Scientific paper

Nonvolatile memory (NVM) system that could reliably function in extreme environments is one of the most critical components for many spacecrafts being developed for NASA missions to be launched in next four to seven years. NVM supports the computer system in saving and updating critical state data required for a warm restart after power cycling or in case of a power bus failure. It also provides a power independent mass storage capacity for the scientific data gathered by the instruments. In some cases the window for gathering such data is very small and occurs only once in a given mission. Commercially popular and fully developed Flash NVM technology is inappropriate for many reasons such as the limited read write cycles with slower access speeds, radiation intolerance, higher Single Event Upsets (SEU) rates, etc. It is desirable to have an NVM system based upon a robust cell technology making it immune to the SEUs and with sufficient radiation hardness. Availability of such NVM system seems to be still 5 to 10 years in the future. Meanwhile, it is possible to provide an interim hybrid solution by combining the existing rad-hard technologies. Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.

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