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Rugged video-compression XMC introduced by GE for military and avionics applications

Rugged video-compression XMC introduced by GE for military and avionics applications

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., 22 Feb. 2012. GE Intelligent Platforms in Charlottesville, Va., is introducing an enhanced version of the ICS-8580 rugged high definition video compression Express Mezzanine Card (XMC) module for video applications in aerospace and defense systems. The XMC helps users capture, transmit, and store high quality moving images at high speed with low latency and with minimal consumption of bandwidth or disk space, GE officials say.

Rugged XMC communications adapter for military embedded systems introduced by Concurrent

Rugged XMC communications adapter for military embedded systems introduced by Concurrent

WOBURN, Mass., 21 Feb. 2012. Concurrent Technologies Inc. in Woburn, Mass., is introducing the XM RS1/20x low-power Express Mezzanine Card (XMC) asynchronous serial communications adaptor for military embedded systems, as well as for industrial, telecommunications, commercial, and financial applications. The XMC embedded computing board supports either the industry standard RS232 interface, RS422 differential interface, or the RS485 multi-drop interface.

Intilop debuts TCP Offload Engine offering low latency using Altera Stratix IV FPGA

SANTA CLARA, Calif., 20 Feb. 2012. Intilop Inc., maker of complex ultra-low-latency networking Mega IP building blocks and systems, is introducing its 4th Gen. SX-Series 10G ultra-low-latency TCP Offload Engine (TOE) + EMAC + Altera PHY Mega IP cores running on a Stratix IV field-programmable gate array (FPGA). The TOE’s architecture is scalable, customizable, and adaptable. Intilop’s product-line solutions are available in flexible FPGA/ASIC/SoC technologies, which can accommodate a diverse set of technical design specifications.

3U VPX embedded computing board for military embedded systems introduced by Interface Concept

3U VPX embedded computing board for military embedded systems introduced by Interface Concept

QUIMPER, France, 20 Feb. 2012. Interface Concept in Quimper, France, is introducing the IC-INT-VPX3a 3U OpenVPX single-board computer for demanding military embedded systems applications like radar processing that require performance, flexibility, and reliability. The embedded computing module based on the Intel second-generation Core i7 processor.

PC/104-Plus embedded computing module introduced by Win Enterprises for military embedded systems

PC/104-Plus embedded computing module introduced by Win Enterprises for military embedded systems

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass., 20 Feb. 2012. WIN Enterprises Inc. in North Andover, Mass., is introducing the MB-73240 low-power PC/104-Plus embedded computing module for space-limited applications such as military embedded systems, industrial control, mobile medical, and human-machine interface (HMI). The board offers a choice of the Intel Atom D525, D425 and N455 processors, and as much as 2 gigabytes of DDR2 memory.

Rugged power supply for use in harsh environments like oil drilling introduced by Behlman

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., 19 Feb. 2012. Behlman Electronics Inc. in Hauppauge, N.Y., is introducing the model BL1500 rugged power supply for extremely hostile operating environments, especially down-hole oil exploration, drilling, evaluation, completion. and intervention. Behlman's BL1500 unit is powered from 115-volt AC, 47-63 Hz and provides two ranges of high-voltage AC at 60 Hz. Units can be stacked for increased power.

RF and microwave board design software design tool enhancements introduced by Agilent

RF and microwave board design software design tool enhancements introduced by Agilent

SANTA CLARA, Calif., 17 Feb. 2012. Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) in Santa Clara, Calif., is introducing the Genesys 2012 software, the latest release of the company's RF and microwave board design application. The updated software provides enhancements in RF system simulation -- including electromagnetic, circuit and statistical simulation -- and features to help designers improve the reliability of their systems, Agilent officials say.

Rugged computer that weighs 3.8 pounds introduced by Crystal for avionics and vetronics

Rugged computer that weighs 3.8 pounds introduced by Crystal for avionics and vetronics

HIAWATHA, Iowa, 16 Feb. 2012. Crystal Group Inc in Hiawatha, Iowa, is introducing the RE0412 rugged embedded computer for airborne and ground-mobile applications in which performance, ruggedness, and reliability are imperative. The RE0412 features an Intel mini-ITX board, i3 (Desktop) CPU, DC power inputs from 18 to 36 volts DC, one fan for air-over-components cooling with 8000-hour mean time between failures, and conformal coating options for humidity protection.

DSP Development Corp. announces performance accelerators for DADiSP

NEWTON, Mass., Feb. 16, 2012. DSP Development Corporation announced FFT and Matrix accelerator modules for DADiSP, the engineering spreadsheet designed specifically for technical data analysis.

Software-engineering tools to connect real-time and enterprise systems introduced by RTI

Software-engineering tools to connect real-time and enterprise systems introduced by RTI

SUNNYVALE, Calif., 15 Feb. 2012. Real-Time Innovations (RTI) in Sunnyvale, Calif., is introducing the RTI Connext family of software-engineering tools to connect real-time software applications across an enterprise. RTI Connext is a service-oriented architecture (SOA) tool designed to help provide enterprise-wide integration to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and real-time business intelligence, RTI officials say.

Mil & Aero Magazine

February 2012
Volume 23, Issue 2