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Point-of-load DC-DC converters for military embedded systems introduced by Murata Power

Point-of-load DC-DC converters for military embedded systems introduced by Murata Power

MANSFIELD, Mass., 27 May 2012. Murata Power Solutions Inc. in Mansfield, Mass., is introducing the OKX series of miniature non-isolated single-output DC-DC converters for point-of-load applications in military embedded systems involving field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and digital signal processors (DSPs).

DuraNet 1268

Parvus introduces rugged fiber optic Gigabit Ethernet switch subsystem

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, 26 May 2012. Parvus, a subsidiary of Eurotech, has released tactical fiber optic media support for the DuraNET 1268, a rugged Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switch subsystem equipped with ten triple-speed 10/100/1000Mbps ports for connecting IPv4 and IPv6 compatible sensors and computing devices onboard network-centric manned and unmanned vehicles and aircraft.

CP3003

Kontron introduces the CP3003 3U CompactPCI processor board for 3rd generation Intel Core processors

ECHING, Germany, 25 May 2012. Kontron introduced the high-performance 3U CompactPCI processor board CP3003, based on the 3rd generation Intel Core processor technology. Kontron’s first Quad-Core 3U CompactPCI processor board provides customers with processing performance and 3D graphics performance.

Serial FPDP rugged data recorders for aircraft, ships, and vehicles introduced by Pentek

Serial FPDP rugged data recorders for aircraft, ships, and vehicles introduced by Pentek

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J., 24 May 2012. Pentek Inc. in Upper Saddle River, N.J., is introducing the Talon family of high-speed, multi-channel Serial FPDP turnkey rugged data recorders for capturing streaming sources such as live transfers from sensors or data from other computers aboard aircraft, ground vehicles, ships and submarines, and other harsh-environment applications.

Sapphire windows for to protect aircraft sensors from water, wind, and particulates introduced by Meller Optics

Sapphire windows for to protect aircraft sensors from water, wind, and particulates introduced by Meller Optics

PROVIDENCE, R.I., 23 May 2012. Meller Optics Inc. in Providence, R.I., is introducing custom-fabricated sapphire windows for installation on the outboard of aircraft to protect sensors from water, wind, and high speed particulates.

Rugged display for industrial and marine applications introduced by Avnet Embedded

Rugged display for industrial and marine applications introduced by Avnet Embedded

POING, Germany, 22 May 2012. Avnet Embedded in Poing, Germany, is introducing the LB121S03-TL03 industrial 12.1-inch LG SVGA TFT display for marine, industrial, and medical applications. The rugged display has a lifetime of at least three years, has a bright LED backlight, a built-in LED backlight driver, and LVDS interface.

GE

GE 3U VPX single-board computer features 3rd Generation Intel Core quad-core processor technology, x16 PCI Express GPGPU connectivity for HPEC

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., 21 May 2012. GE Intelligent Platforms has unveiled the SBC325, a rugged single-board computer (SBC) based on 3rd Generation Intel Core quad-core processor technology.

Ultra-low-phase-noise clock oscillator for avionics, test and measurement introduced by Crystek

Ultra-low-phase-noise clock oscillator for avionics, test and measurement introduced by Crystek

FORT MYERS, Fla., 20 May 2012. Crystek Corp. in Fort Myers, Fla., is introducing the CCHD-950 series ultra-low-phase-noise clock oscillator for avionics, test and measurement equipment, low-phase signal sources, synthetic instrumentation such as VXI and PXI, and high-definition TV. The CCHD-950 pushes the phase noise performance benchmark with a -168 dBc/Hz noise floor (100 MHz model).

Rugged XMC modules based on the Xilinx Kintex-7 FPGA introduced by Curtiss-Wright for military embedded systems

Rugged XMC modules based on the Xilinx Kintex-7 FPGA introduced by Curtiss-Wright for military embedded systems

ASHBURN, Va., 18 May 2012. Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions in Ashburn, Va., is introducing the XF07 family of rugged Express Mezzanine Cards (XMCs) based on the Xilinx Kintex-7 field-programmable gate array (FPGA) for military embedded systems that do not require the largest Xilinx Virtex 7 high-end FPGAs.

Dual-processor PICMG 1.3 single-board computer for military and aerospace introduced by Trenton

Dual-processor PICMG 1.3 single-board computer for military and aerospace introduced by Trenton

GAINESVILLE, Ga., 17 May 2012. Trenton Technology Inc. in Gainesville, Ga., is introducing the BXT7059 dual-processor PICMG 1.3 single-board computer for military, aerospace, industrial automation, and telecommunications applications. The BXT7059 has the Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 family, formerly code named Sandy Bridge-EN, as well as the Intel C604 chipset.

Mil & Aero Magazine

May 2012
Volume 23, Issue 5