SpaceWire is a standard for high-speed links and networks for
use onboard spacecraft, easing the interconnection of: -
processing units, and - downlink telemetry sub-systems.
SpaceWire is being widely used on many space missions by:
SpaceWire equipment is connected together using SpaceWire links
which are: - high-speed (2 Mbits/sec to 200 Mbits/sec),
Application information is sent along a SpaceWire link in
discrete packets. Control and time information can also be sent
along SpaceWire links. SpaceWire is defined in the European
Cooperation for Space Standardization ECSS-E50-12A standard. For
further information on the purpose and key features of SpaceWire
and for a brief technical introduction please click on the
following links: