The Space Wire protocol is a intra-satellite communication protocol. It allows different components of spacecraft to communicate with each other.

An ASIC is a custom chip, designed for a specific purpose.

A Latching Current Limiter is a resettable fuse, an electronic component that detects over-current events, and interrupts the flow of current, preventing damage to downstream components.

An FPGA is chip where instead of re-programming the firmware, the actual layout of the gates can be re-programmed. This makes it possible to implement logic that runs significantly faster than what can be achieved on a micro-controller.

NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery.

The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe's gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.

Component of space craft that manages power distribution throughout the spacecraft.

The On-Board Computer is the heart of the space craft, it is the main computer, it commands the operation of the sensors, actuators, and payloads of the spacecraft.

The main computer of an instrument or payload.

The Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS) is a multi-national forum for the development of communications & data systems standards for spaceflight.

The European Cooperation for Space Standardization is an initiative established to develop a coherent, single set of user-friendly standards for use in all European space activities.