Aerospace

Aerospace

Innovative Aerospace and Satellite Solutions Solutions

At iomico, we can assist with developing Aerospace and Satellite electronics and embedded software development focused on meeting the industry's high-performance and safety demands. 

Our hardware and software R&D expertise allows us to assist companies that need help in development from CubeSats to large satellites.

Key Benefits of Choosing iomico

  1. End-to-End Development Services: From concept and prototyping to certification and mass production, we provide full-cycle development services tailored to meet the stringent demands of aerospace technology.

  1. Experience with Cutting-Edge Technologies: We leverage the latest advancements in connectivity, sensor integration, and low-power electronics to develop innovative solutions for aerospace applications.

  1. Quality and Reliability: We adhere to rigorous quality assurance standards, ensuring every aerospace product we develop is robust, reliable, and capable of meeting industry certifications and environmental demands.

  1. Innovative Industrial Design: Our design team ensures that aerospace solutions are functional and optimized for performance, efficiency, and space constraints.

  1. Client-Centric Approach: At iomico, we work closely with our clients to ensure their vision drives our process, delivering aerospace solutions that align with their specific needs and industry requirements.

Solutions We Offer

Our tailored aerospace solutions include:

  • Avionics Systems: Custom hardware and software for flight control, navigation, and communication systems.


  • Satellite Systems:
    End-to-end small (CubeSat, SmallSat) and large satellite development, including electronics and embedded software for orbital operations.

  • Drone technologies: 

    End-to-end development of advanced drone technologies, including custom hardware, flight control software, navigation systems, and communication solutions for various industrial and commercial applications.


  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs):
    High-performance systems for UAVs, including autonomous control, payload integration, and real-time data transmission.

  • Aerospace-Grade Sensor Integration:
    Designing and integrating sensors for altitude, velocity, temperature, and environmental monitoring.

  • High-Reliability Power Systems:
    Development of lightweight, durable power systems for aerospace applications.

  • Thermal Management Solutions: Designing systems to regulate temperature in spacecraft and aircraft.

  • IoT Integration for Aerospace:
    Smart systems for monitoring and control, enhancing operational efficiency and predictive maintenance. 

  • Software Infrastructure: OTA updates, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps support to ensure seamless software deployment, continuous improvement, and high-performance drone systems.

Experience working with: 

We designed and developed embedded systems for harsh environments based on:

  • CPUs, MCUs

    • Microchip:

      • SAMV71Q21RT (radiation-tolerant Cortex M7)

      • SAM3X8ERT (radiation-tolerant Cortex M3)

    • Texas Instruments:

      • TMS570 (radiation-hardened, 32-Bit RISC)

    • Gaisler:

      • LEON3FT (fault-tolerant LEON3 SPARC V8)

      • LEON4FT (LEON4 fault-tolerant processor)

  • FPGA

    • Lattice

    • Xilinx 

    • Intel 

    • Microsemi/Microchip

  • Space Radio Technologies / Modems

    • 5G NTN

      • MediaTek MT6825: 3GPP R17 IoT NTN standard L-band and S-band

    • AX.25/AX.100 

      • SkyLabs NANOcomm-2 

      • Pulsar-UTRX 

      • SWIFT UTX 

      • AmSat TNC-X Packet RadioBoard 

      • AAC SpaceQuest TRX-U UHF 

      • SDR (GNU Radio, UZ7HO Soundmodem, Direwolf)

    • GNSS

      • AAC SpaceQuest GNSS-701

      • RUAG Space PODRIX

    • Other

      • LoRa

      • HRPT

      • Broadband SDR-modems

      • SpaceWire


Case Studies

  • Avionic I/O & Sync module. 

    Designing and developing an advanced I/O & sync module for an avionics system used in aviation. he project involved both hardware (12-layer PCB) and firmware development for the module, which was designed to manage high-speed data transmission and synchronization across various communication protocols. 

Key Specifications:

  • FPGAs: Intel Cyclone V and Intel MAX 10 FPGAs for advanced processing and control capabilities.

  • Memory: DDR3 RAM for high-speed memory operations.

  • Communication Protocols: MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC-429, ARINC-818 for avionics data transmission.

  • Signal Interfaces: BLVDS, MLVDS, and LVDS for high-performance signal transmission.

  • PCIe: PCIe 2.0 for fast, scalable data transfer.

  • Serial Interfaces: RS-422, RS-429, RS-485 for robust serial communication.

  • Ethernet: 1GB industrial Ethernet for high-speed networking.

Custom LEO Satellite onboard computer

iomico engineers were involved in a design and development of a custom onboard computer for CubeSats and smallsats, designed for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions. Key features include dual-core 52 MHz CPU, radiation tolerance (SEU/SEL), power supply range of 5V-30V, and <2W power consumption. The system integrates 4x SpaceWire, 2x CAN 2.0b, 6x RS485, and 10x GPIO interfaces. Memory includes 256MB DDR3, 256MB NOR, 2GB NAND, and 16MB MRAM. With built-in watchdog, power-off system, and software fallback, the system ensures reliable, low-power operation in space, successfully deployed in a CubeSat mission.

Broadband Satellite SDR Modem Design

iomico engineers designed a broadband satellite software-defined radio (SDR) modem with an operating frequency range of 300 MHz – 2 GHz and a 500 MHz working band. The modem includes two receiving paths (1 Gsps ADC) and one transmitting path (1.5 Gsps DAC), featuring a ZERO-IF scheme. It supports 4x10G Ethernet for data transmission, utilizing the Zynq Ultrascale+ platform. The system supports PSK, QAM modulation, and LDPC error correction. Developed with FPGA, Embedded Linux, Simulink, and HDL Coder, the modem offers high-performance, reliable communication in satellite networks.


Ready to elevate your aerospace or satellite project?

Contact us to explore how iomico can provide cutting-edge engineering for your aerospace solutions.

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400 Union Ave. SE,

Suite 200 

Olympia, WA 98501

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400 Union Ave. SE,

Suite 200 

Olympia, WA 98501

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