TTTech introduces 3U VPX avionics full-duplex switched Ethernet (AFDX) device for airborne embedded computing
Feb. 23, 2014
ANDOVER, Mass., 23 Feb. 2014. TTTech North America Inc. in Andover, Mass., is introducing an Avionics Full-Duplex Switched Ethernet (AFDX) switch in 3U VPX form factor for embedded computing avionics databus architectures in aerospace systems.
The rugged, small, and lightweight switch is for Size-, Weight-, and Power (SWaP)-constrained avionics designs in future aircraft. SWaP is critical for complying to operational life and budgetary constraints, company officials say.
The 16-port AFDX switch also comes in a variant that supports two more standard traffic classes (IEEE 802.3 and SAE AS6802) besides ARINC 664 p7 that can be used in parallel on the same network.
The switch has maximum power consumption of less than 19 Watts. AFDX compatibility allows for seamless integration into existing 10/100-megabit-per-second AFDX networks.
All of TTTech's different 3U VPX switches comply to the MIL-STD-810G aerospace standard. The switches operate under harsh environmental conditions withstanding forces of to 40 G, vibrations of 2000 Hz, and temperatures to 85 degrees Celsius.
For more information contact TTTech North America online at www.tttech.com.
John Keller is the Editor-in-Chief, Military & Aerospace Electronics Magazine--provides extensive coverage and analysis of enabling electronics and optoelectronic technologies in military, space and commercial aviation applications. John has been a member of the Military & Aerospace Electronics staff since 1989 and chief editor since 1995.
