Ethernet devices: Ethernet data-transfer unit serves as mission-load device for UAVs

Targa Systems in Ottawa is announcing its Series 3 Ethernet Interface data-transfer unit (DTU), which is suited for several applications in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including serving as the primary mission-load device, map upload and storage, and data recording and retrieval. The device is designed to withstand airborne environments, is flying on UAVs-the exact models of which are secret. The Series 3 Ethernet interface DTU complies with the industry standard 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Interface and FTP or NFS application protocols. It accommodates all capacities of industry-standard PC cards, which are available from 32 megabytes to as many as 8 gigabytes over an operating temperature range of -40 to 85 degrees Celsius. The devices are available in a compact rail panel mount (CDU style) form factor unit with either 28 volts DC or 5 volts DC power inputs. Targa Systems is a division of L-3 Communications. For more information contact Targa online at www.targasystems.com.