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Reducing Development Cycles for 3U VPX Systems

This white paper outlines the key challenges system integrators face when building a system with 3U VPX COTS-based solutions. It also explains how the Curtiss-Wright 3U VPX embedded software test infrastructure provides a robust, integrated, and configurable test solution that shortens development cycles, increases test coverage, and verifies hardware performance under high levels of simultaneous interface utilization.  

Other Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions white papers:

• Reduce SWaP and Centralize Control in a Video-Centric System
• OpenVPX Chassis Thermal Management: Overview of Cooling Methods
• Massive SSD Storage on Intel Single Board Computers
• ARM Cortex Processor Technology: The Low Powered, High-Integrity Future of Defense and Aerospace Embedded Computing

Product Reliability Builds on Robust Interconnect Solutions

Connectors play a critical role in electrical systems of just about any product we can imagine. For designers advances in connector design, materials, and manufacturing ensure availability of an interconnect solution well matched to each individual application.

The quality and reliability of interconnect directly influences system performance and reliability as a whole. Indeed, the selection of a suitable connector depends on a design’s performance requirements, configuration limitations, operating conditions, and working environment.

If connector selection is not given proper consideration, the entire application can be left exposed to performance and reliability breakdowns. In fact, today’s innovative connectors are high-precision pieces, carefully designed and manufactured using a variety of high-conductivity alloys, application specific platings and high temperature, high strength housing materials.

Overcome the Challenges of Crafting a Customized Computer

Whether they're powering a map-sensor payload for a Global Hawk UAV or a man-pack radio system for a soldier on the move, custom computer solutions have to be small and lightweight. To meet these stringent demands, engineers have created a clever solution – modular embedded computing platforms that allow customers to design their own customized machines.

Other Acromag, Inc. white papers:

• FPGA Modules with an Integrated Processor Drive Real-Time Applications
• Introduction to VPX

Should You Manufacture Your Product?

Thinking about whether to manufacture your product in-house (make) or to outsource it to a contract manufacturer (buy)? That make vs. buy decision is about cost and capacity, people and processes, expertise and equipment. It’s a decision that demands careful consideration of all of these factors and more. And because it will impact your business on strategic and operational levels for years to come, it’s a decision that cannot be taken lightly.

Avoiding Redesign: The Importance of Upfront Planning

When starting a new project, the people responsible for delivering that new product into the boardroom are under pressure. There are delivery dates, quality expectations, and the need to bring it in within budget. Because of these outside stresses, a metal component being developed to prove a concept is often not ready for a high-speed stamping press.

New! High-Speed Switched Serial Fabrics Improve System Design

Recently updated, this handbook reviews the development of gigabit switched serial fabrics to enhance the VMEbus and PMC mezzanines; the role of FPGAs to implement this technology; and finally, how some of the latest VXS, XMC and VPX products can be used in high-speed data acquisition, recording and software radio systems.

Epoxies for Space Applications

Adhesives in space applications are subject to high vacuum and extreme temperatures, making adhesive choice a critical design consideration. Learn how low outgassing epoxies satisfy these stringent conditions ensuring reliable space applications.

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