XMC-E01  Ethernet Converged Network Adapter

XMC-E01

“Based on Intel®’s popular XL710 Ethernet Converged Network Adapter, the XMC-E01 delivers four independent channels of 10 GbE while it’s unique “”pigtail”” cable feature mitigates the need for custom modifications and provides ease of access for service or upgrades.

Delivering high-speed data communications while eliminating heavy, costly copper cabling often associated with fiber-optic data transmission, the XMC-E01 Ethernet Converged Network Adapter is engineered to bring quad-channel 10Gb Ethernet to modular open system approach (MOSA) systems without the need for chassis modification. This XMC Module offers system integrators with the benefits of fiber-optic to deliver a 10 GbE solution today while providing an easy path to upgrade as bandwidth requirements change and technology advances.”

VPX3-534

The VPX3-534 from Curtiss wright is a high-performance Single slot RF digitizing transceiver with two 6 Gsps 12bit ADC channels, also configurable as four 3 Gsps ADC channels, and two 6 Gsps very low latency DAC channels.

An AMD Kintex UltraScale KU115 FPGA interfaces with the ADC and DAC devices and VPX backplane connectivity, providing ample resources for preprocessing wideband signals and optionally transferring data to/from other VPX boards in a system.

An embedded AMD Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC device supports local processing options, and well as high-level system interfaces to the VPX backplane, such as Ethernet.

The efficient design of the VPX3-534 provides optimized cooling for solutions requiring high levels of FPGA performance to over 100W card power.

The architecture of VPX3-534 is optimized for radar, Electronic Warfare (EW), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Radar Warning Receivers (RWR) and Software Defined Radio applications where high-temperature range environments are critical – from -54° C to +71° C. The VPX3-534 can operate as a standalone board, or be connected to other products as part of a powerful signal processing system. Curtiss-Wright provides GPU, processor, networking, and Intel Xeon D architecture DSP products available as either board-level or complete system-level solutions, along with comprehensive total lifecycle services to support extended production lifetimes.

6U 12 Slot VPX Backplane

6U 12 Slot VPX Backplane

The VPX backplane from mistral is of 6U size with 12 slots. The PCBs designed for the backplane include the TMS board, PPC board, and Switch board. The 6U 12 Slot VPX Backplane will carry the signals from these boards onto the rear side connectors of the backplane.

6U 10 Slot VPX Backplane 6U VPX Backplane

6U 10 Slot VPX Backplane

This VPX backplane from Mistral is of 6U size with 10 slots. The 6U VPX Backplane is designed to host Intel boards and Ethernet Switch boards. The 6U 10-Slot VPX Backplane routes the I/O signals from these boards to the rear-side connectors of the VPX backplane.

10 Slot VPX Backplane

6U 10 Slot VPX Backplane

This VPX backplane from Mistral is of 6U size with 10 slots. The 10-Slot VPX Backplane is designed to support Intel boards and Ethernet switch boards. The VPX backplane will bring out the I/O signals from these boards onto the rear side connectors of the VPX backplane.

CHAMP-XD3 3U VPX Intel Xeon D-1700 Processor Card

The CHAMP-XD3 3U OpenVPX Intel Ice Lake Xeon D-1700 DSP Processor Card features high-speed DDR4 memory, 10 Gb Ethernet, 40 Gb Ethernet Data Plane, Xilinx VPXvpxZynq® UltraScale+™ MPSoC FPGA for enhanced security, and is available in rugged conduction and air-cooled versions. The Processor card is ideal for Digital Signal Processing, HPEC, Cognitive DSP, AI & Machine Learning in highly compute-intensive industrial, aerospace, and defense applications. The CHAMP-XD3 3U VPX Intel Xeon D-1700 Processor Card assures high-Performance Embedded Computing Processing, Proven Foundation for Machine Learning and Strengthened Security Capabilities.

CHAMP-XD3 3U VPX Intel Xeon D-1700 Processor Card supports leading Open Standards including the SOSA™ Technical Standard. This high-performance module, designed for the rigors of digital signal processing (DSP) and emerging machine learning and artificial intelligence applications, delivers incredible processing capability through its 10-core Intel “Ice Lake” Xeon D-1700 processor. The board includes a core function FPGA for critical board functions and general purpose I/O, and includes a dedicated Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) for system monitoring and health.

CHAMP-XD3 brings new levels of performance to your ISR and EW systems. The CHAMP-XD3 combines the high core count and floating-point performance of the latest Intel “Ice Lake” Xeon D-1700 processors with the substantial bandwidth and system-enabling features of the VITA 3U OpenVPX form-factor. Providing an extended temperature Intel “Ice Lake” Xeon D-1700 LCC processor with 10 cores, the CHAMP-XD3 brings Intel’s new AVX512 floating-point capability to the rugged embedded marketplace. This is coupled with 48 GB of high capacity DDR4-2400 with a bandwidth of >19 GBps per channel with three channels per processor. The extra memory bank and speed provide over 50% more memory bandwidth than prior generation modules ensuring memory accesses are not a bottleneck.

The CHAMP-XD3 offers variants to support your specific requirements, including models developed in alignment with the SOSA Technical Standard. The CHAMP-XD3 supports a 40GbE Data Plane, dual 10 GbE interfaces, and up to 16 lanes of Gen3 PCI Express® (PCIe) on the Expansion Plane. (Contact factory for Gen4 speeds.)

The CHAMP-XD3 is part of Curtiss-Wright’s TrustedCOTS portfolio, offering built-in a AMD MPSoC FPGA with embedded dual-core Arm® A53 processor and dual-core R5 processor. In addition, the Ice Lake D processor brings new security capabilities to the Xeon D-1700 processor line, including Total Memory Encryption (TME), Software Guard Extensions (SGX), and Bootguard.

The CHAMP-XD3 3U VPX Intel Xeon D-1700 Processor Card is designed to meet the needs of cutting-edge applications like Multi-mode Radars, Synthetic Aperture Radars(SAR), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Electro-Optical/Infrared platforms (EO/IR), Electronic Warfare (EW), Mission computing and Industrial servers, among others.

Handheld Ground Penetrating Radar

Landmines have become a common threat virtually in every conflict zone worldwide. According to The Landmine Monitor, civilians account for 70 to 85 percent of landmine casualties. The detection and neutralisation of landmines have never been an easy task and military forces devote a considerable amount of time and effort to locate explosives, ordnance, and other target objects hidden underground. Handheld Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) systems have revolutionized the field of mine detection by providing efficient and accurate solutions. These advanced devices employ cutting-edge technology to locate buried mines and other subsurface objects, ensuring enhanced safety for personnel involved in demining operations.

The Handheld Ground Penetrating Radar (HH-GPR) from Mistral is a portable system for the real-time detection and location of buried and hidden objects like Anti-tank Mines, Anti-personnel Landmines (metal and non-metal) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) in variety of soil conditions such as Sand, Red, Laterite, and Black Cotton. The GPR is ideally suited for harsh and difficult operational terrains like jungles and non-motorable paths/roads and is designed for the Military and Special Forces, keeping their specific requirements in consideration. With its portability, ease of use, and precise detection capabilities, The Ground Penetrating Radar is an ideal tool for mine clearance experts. The GPR is developed by LRDE-DRDO and Mistral has received the Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) to manufacture, sell and support the product in India and abroad.

The Ground Penetrating Radar can detect metallic and non-metallic objects like IEDs, Pressure plates, arms, wires, and mines among others. The system is capable of Automatic Target Recognition and generates audio (Buzzer) and video alerts on the Display screen. The GPR is integrated on a rugged telescopic wand measuring 1.6m in length, which is collapsible to 0.6 meters to adapt to different use cases (Standing, kneeling, and lying on the ground) and easy operation.

The GPR system features a 5’ LCD with an intuitive User Interface (UI), which displays real-time Radar data in 2D to detect, investigate and mark IEDs or suspicious objects underground. The UI enables users to toggle among different soil/surface classification like Uneven Ground, Uneven Wet Ground, Dry Ground, Sand, etc. before starting a survey. The GPR also features a self-test mechanism to ensure glitch-free continuous operation, identify errors in the electronics and periodical self-calibration.

The Ground Penetrating Radar comprises of an RF Subsystem that includes an Ultra-Wide Band Antenna (Wideband Transmit and Receive Antenna), Signal and Image Processor, Radar Controller, and HMI.

Features and Benefits of Handheld Ground Penetrating Radar

The key Features and benefits of Handheld Ground Penetrating Radar (HH-GPR) from Mistral includes unparalleled detection accuracy, portability and ease of use, and real-time data analysis. The Handheld GPR’s capability to rapidly detect and pinpoint the presence of mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and metal objects is crucial for effective tactical operations. This GPR enables swift decision-making, providing real-time information on the location of these hazards. Moreover, it offers the advantage of recording the intelligence gathered during operations onto a removable SD card, facilitating post-analysis and debriefing sessions. Furthermore, the GPR is highly versatile, as it functions effectively across various soil conditions.

The Handheld GPR system utilizes electromagnetic waves to penetrate the ground and generate high-resolution images of subsurface objects. This allows for precise identification and localization of buried mines, even in challenging terrains. By accurately distinguishing mines from surrounding clutter, the GPR System significantly reduces false positive rates, optimizing the efficiency of demining operations. Weighing less than 5 kg, Mistral’s Handheld Ground Penetrating Radar is compact and easy to transport, enabling demining teams to operate in diverse environments.

This user-friendly GPR requires minimal training, allowing operators to quickly adapt and effectively use the equipment in the field. The ergonomic design and intuitive interfaces ensure optimal efficiency and productivity. Handheld GPR system provides real-time data analysis, enabling immediate on-site decision-making. By visualizing the subsurface structures and objects, demining personnel can efficiently plan their excavation strategies, minimizing the risk of accidents and maximizing productivity. The ability to capture, interpret, and act upon data in real-time enhances operational effectiveness and safety.

The GPR operates at -20 Degree C to +55 Degree C and is qualified for IP65 and MIL-STD-810-F for thermal, humidity, rain, vibration and shock operations.

Mistral’s Handheld Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) system is a powerful tool for mine detection and clearance, offering unparalleled accuracy, portability, and ease of use. The Handheld GPR equip demining teams with the ability to efficiently locate buried mines, enhancing safety for personnel and local communities. With its real-time data analysis capabilities and versatile applications, handheld GPR system is ideal for streamlining operations in diverse fields. By embracing this advanced technology, organizations can effectively address the challenges associated with mine detection and contribute to a safer and more secure future.

XMC-554C 1TB NAND SATA Drive

The XMC-554C is a rugged, high-performance, reliable, and power-efficient NAND flash Solid State Drive (SSD) solution. The XMC-554C Rugged XMC SATA Drive does not have any moving parts, providing significantly lower power consumption and an order of magnitude enhancement in reliability in environments with vibration and contaminants, compared to traditional rotating hard disk drives (HDD). Also important is the clear performance advantage, due to the minimized latency and higher data transfer rates. This translates to significant advantages in typical operational settings, and more critically, in high-risk combat environments.

The XMC-554C offers two independent mSATA interfaces, one per “drive” providing up to 1 TB of MLC NAND flash. The XMC-554C supports Industry-standard NAND flash Error Correcting Code (ECC) and wear levelling and bad block management. The wear-leveling algorithm spreads the program/erase cycles evenly across the media, including the over-provisioning sectors, avoiding premature device failure due to frequent data overwrites on the same data. The XMC-554C tracks each flash block’s write/erase history and will immediately retire blocks if the block fails during an erase or program operation, or if the wear cycle count go beyond the rated cycle count of the flash device.

The XMC-554C finds its typical applications in adverse environments, serving as a reliable solution for tasks such as data recording, video recording, map storage, mission data storage, database management, and data logging.

Through-wall Radar

Through-wall Radar (TWR) is a Portable Handheld Radar utilized for the detection and location of static and/or moving targets, especially humans behind solid barriers or walls. It is ideally suited for Defense and Homeland Security applications that necessitate through-wall detection of both living and non-living entities.

The Portable Handheld Radar, TWR is perfect for locating hostages in a building where all modes of communication links are shut off. In a hostile situation, the rescue operators may have to spend a considerable amount of time locating the hostages. Through-wall Radar technology improves the operational capabilities of rescue teams by providing crucial situational awareness. It will help to pinpoint the presence of individuals and potentially concealed objects like weapons within a structure.

The Through-wall Radar comprises an RF Subsystem, Signal and Image Processor, Radar Controller, Display/HMI, Wireless Video Transmitter, and Wideband Transmit and Receive Antennas that operate in the L and S-Band. The TWR uses a Stepped Frequency Continuous Wave (SFCW) radar architecture operating. The TWR HMI includes a high-resolution screen that supports a 2D Display and time v/s range display. The HMI has multiple physical buttons for power on/off, range selection, operating mode selection, wireless transmission, system reset, and playback among others.

The Through-Wall Radar operates at -20⁰C to +55⁰C and is qualified for IP65 and MIL-STD-810-F for thermal, rain, humidity, vibration, and shock operations. The TWR has been developed by Mistral in collaboration with LRDE-DRDO. We have received a Transfer of Technology (ToT) certificate to upgrade, manufacture, and sell the Portable Handheld Radar product in India and abroad.

For more information, please drop an email to sales@mistralsolutions.com

VPX6-1961

The VPX6-1961 from Curtiss-Wright is a rugged, high-performance 6U OpenVPX Single Board Computer (SBC) that combines Intel’s powerful 11th Gen Intel Xeon W-11865MRE (formerly “Tiger Lake-H”) processor with the power and flexibility of the VPX platform’s high-speed fabric interconnects.

Utilizing the advanced 8-core 11th Gen Intel Xeon W CPU and Curtiss-Wright’s proven ruggedization technology, the VPX6-1961 excels in harsh environments, making it optimum for architecting high-performance computing and processing systems utilizing DSP, GPGPU, and FPGA modules, and/or multiple Single Board Computer processors. With a high-speed, dual-channel DDR4 memory subsystem connected directly to the processor supporting up to 64 GB SDRAM, the rugged Xeon-based board, VPX6-1961 can enhance the performance of the multiple processing cores, the GPU cores, and the AVX512 floating-point processing units of the processor. Intel Total Memory Encryption (TME) provides enhanced security by enabling encryption of all SDRAM contents.

Up to 1 TB of high-speed NVMe SSD memory makes the VPX6-1961 an ideal SBC for handling applications with demanding storage, data logging, and sensor processing requirements. The VPX6-1961 includes dual XMC mezzanine sites to support a vast array of expansion mezzanine daughter cards, including high-performance FPGA, GPGPU, and storage modules. Four 10G Ethernet ports are provided for Control Plane connectivity, supporting 10GBASE-T and 10GBASE-KR interfaces. Backward compatibility is assured for 1G systems that support both 1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-KX/BX configurations.

The VPX6-1961 supports 32 lanes of PCI Express® (PCIe), with 16 lanes to the Data Plane and 16 additional lanes to the Expansion Plane, offering high-bandwidth connectivity to GPGPU, FPGA, storage, or other processor modules. Data can also flow from the VPX backplane directly to the XMC sites to support demanding high-bandwidth applications such as sensor and data processing or video/ graphics mezzanines. The VPX6-1961 supports a host of standard I/O including multiple RS-232, RS-422, SATA, and USB ports, discrete DIO, and dual-head DisplayPort or DVI interfaces supporting up to 4K resolution.

A wide range of popular operating systems are supported, along with Linux (CentOS and RHEL), VxWorks, Microsoft Windows, GHS Integrity, LynxOS, and others.

VPX3U-RFSoC-G3-CH8

The VPX3U-RFSoC-G3-CH8 from Mistral is a 3U VITA-46 VPX-based Data Processing Engine built around the 3rd Gen transformational Zynq® Ultrascale+™ RF system-on-chip technology (RFSoC) from Xilinx®. The Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC integrates multi-gigasample RF data converters and soft-decision forward error correction (SD-FEC) into an SoC architecture. Equipped with an ARM® Cortex®-A53 processing subsystem and UltraScale+ programmable logic, the Zynq UltraScale+ delivers the right platform for analog, digital, and embedded design, simplifying calibration and synchronization along the signal chain.

With a sampling rate reaching up to 5GSPS, the VPX3U-RFSoC-G3-CH8 presents a range of eight Transmit and Receive channels. Additionally, the 3U VPX Data Processing Engine offers a dual-channel 100 Gigabit Ethernet fiber optic interface that enable data transfers up to 25 GB/s. This 3U-VPX based RFSOC Gen3 processing engine is available in both air and conduction-cooled variants, making it a perfect COTS product for EW, RADAR, SONAR, SIGINT, and other rugged Aerospace and Defense applications.

VPX3U-RFSoC-G3-CH4

The VPX3U-RFSoC-G3-CH4 from Mistral is a 3U VITA-46 VPX based Data Processing Engine built around the 3rd generation transformational Zynq® Ultrascale+™ RF system-on-chip technology (RFSoC) from Xilinx®. The Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC integrates multi-gigasample RF data converters and soft-decision forward error correction (SD-FEC) into an SoC architecture. Equipped with an ARM® Cortex®-A53 processing subsystem and UltraScale+ programmable logic, the Zynq UltraScale+ delivers the right platform for analog, digital, and embedded design, simplifying calibration and synchronization along the signal chain.

The VPX3U-RFSoC-G3-CH4 offers four Transmit and Receive channels with sampling rate up to 5GSPS and 10GSPS respectively. The VPX3U-RFSoC-G3-CH4 is available in both air and conduction-cooled variant, making it an ideal COTS product for EW, SIGINT, RADAR, SONAR and other rugged Aerospace and Defense applications.

VPX3-673A CMOSS A-PNT & Radial Clock LRM

The VPX3-673A is a rugged 3U OpenVPX™ A-PNT module designed to ingest positioning data from multiple sensors and output consistent timing and navigation information to the warfighter. At the heart of the VPX3-673A is a low noise Chip Scale Atomic Clock (LN-CSAC), with intelligence provided by an AMD MPSoC. These devices are complemented by an Alternative RF Navigation receiver and a 10-degree of freedom Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). The board supports an internal GPS module capable of both SASSM and M-CODE, or an external GPS via an easily accessible front panel connector.

The VPX3-673A was developed in alignment with the SOSA technical standard, and delivers connectivity for up to 11 clocks. An additional feature being developed only for the VPX3-673A is the ability to link two or more of the Radial Clock A-PNT modules, which delivers 22 plus precision clock outputs. In addition to the open hardware standards, the VPX3-673A distributes PNT information via standard VICTORY data messages in compliance with the CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) architecture.

The VPX3-673A offers two powerful, new A-PNT features: Alternative RF Navigation and pntOS.
Designed to operate without GPS, Alternative RF Navigation (alternative navigation) provides position and timing information using a space-based commercial system. By providing Alternative RF Navigation directly on the SBC, system integrators no longer have to develop it themselves.

Unique in the industry, the VPX3-673A provides both Alternative RF Navigation and pntOS already optimized to work together. Pairing these two features with the VPX3-673A provides the tools for developers to react quickly and mitigate emerging threats.

Parvus® DuraCOR® AGX-Xavier

The Parvus® DuraCOR® AGX-Xavier is a small form factor (SFF) commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) modular mission computer integrating the NVIDIA® CUDA-core accelerated graphics processing, artificial intelligence (AI) / deep learning (DL) inference, and edge computing capabilities of the embedded Jetson AGX Xavier System on Module (SoM) in an ultra-rugged chassis optimized for military and aerospace vehicle and aircraft platforms.

Featuring military-grade ruggedization in a fanless IP67 aluminium enclosure with MIL-grade circular connectors and a MIL-STD compliant power supply, the DuraCOR AGX-Xavier enables system integrators to harness the supercomputer-class capabilities of the AGX Xavier module and deploy in size, weight, and power (SWaP)-constrained extended temperature, high shock/vibration, humidity, altitude, and noisy EMI environments. System I/O expandability supports high-speed NVMe Flash data storage, 10 Gigabit network interfaces, and integration of avionics/vetronics (i.e. MIL-1553, ARINC429, video capture) and other cards for various sensor payloads.

With one of the most rugged and smallest system designs, the DuraCOR AGX-Xavier enables next-generation distributed edge computing and signal processing for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), targeting, electronic warfare (EW), situational awareness, and command and control (C2) applications on-board embedded air, ground, undersea, and surface vehicle platforms. Optimized for AI and machine learning, its integrated Jetson AGX Xavier module boasts a 512-core CUDA-capable Volta GPU, 8-core ARMv8 CPU, deep learning and multimedia accelerators, and up to 11 TeraFLOPS (FP16) or up to 32 TOPs (int8) peak performance.

On top of comprehensive base system I/O (multiple Ethernet, CAN, serial, USB, video, audio, GPIO), the system delivers unparalleled modularity with mini-PCIe and PCIe104 expansion card options to add application-specific I/O cards for customer-tailored modified COTS (MCOTS) variants. The unit features native eMMC Flash, NVMe-based M.2 SSD support, as well as removable U.2 NVMe Flash SSD capabilities.

Its aerospace-grade power supply meets DO-160 and MIL-STD-1275/704 requirements with support for 50ms power hold-up. Reducing risk, schedule, and cost for integrators, the DuraCOR AGX-Xavier will undergo comprehensive qualification testing to validate its robustness under MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-704 and RTCA/DO-160 conditions for environmental, power, and EMI (thermal, shock, vibration, dust, water, humidity, altitude, power spikes/surges, conducted/radiated emissions, and susceptibility).

Connext Secure

Securing autonomous and intelligent systems – such as those in medical, energy, transportation and defense industries – requires careful architecting of the entire system. Connext Secure is the trusted connectivity framework for designing robust, reliable systems that safeguard without sacrificing real-time performance.

The system protects and defends infrastructure through flexible, fine-grained security measures that ensure optimal performance and efficiency, spanning from devices to the cloud. It enables decentralized, peer-to-peer communications, offering robust authentication, access control, encryption, and logging capabilities. Additionally, the system supports UDP multicast for efficient data distribution to multiple authenticated subscribers. It facilitates secure connections across both WAN and LAN environments, integrating seamlessly with Real-Time WAN Transport. Furthermore, it offers efficient security solutions for resource-constrained systems using Pre-Shared Keys. These features collectively help support compliance with modern cybersecurity regulations and Zero Trust policies.

VPX3-1707 Single Board Computer with NXP ARM LX2160

Maximize performance in SWaP-constrained environments with the VPX3-1707, a powerful 3U OpenVPX single board computer designed to bring ARM’s unparalleled performance per watt to rugged, embedded systems. With advanced security capabilities and flexible I/O interfaces, the VPX3-1707 is a next-generation innovation for today’s C4ISR applications.

Leveraging an NXP ARM-based LX2080A, LX2120A, or LX2160A processor with 8, 12, or 16 (respectively) 64-bit ARMv8 Cortex-A72 CPU cores running up to 2.2 GHz, the VPX3-1707 delivers industry-leading performance per watt. With leading edge networking features, advanced security capabilities and flexible I/O in a size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C)-optimized module, the VPX3-1707 an ideal fit for applications with stringent power constraints.

Armed with Trusted Computing capabilities such as NXP Secure Boot, ARM TrustZone, and Curtiss-Wright TrustedCOTS, the VPX3-1707 provides enhanced protection against malicious cyber threats and reverse engineering. With its ARM processor delivering exceptional performance per watt, the VPX3-1707 is designed to strike the perfect balance between processing throughput and power consumption.

The VPX3-1707 is supported by Curtiss-Wright’s U-Boot and Linux® Board Support Package (BSP) and Driver Suite.

CHAMP-XD1S

The Curtiss-Wright 3U OpenVPX™ CHAMP-XD1S (VPX3-482S) security-enhanced, rugged Digital Signal Processor (DSP) engine module is designed for use in very compute-intensive Industrial, Aerospace & Defense applications.

This High Performance Embedded Computing (HPEC) module delivers incredible processing capability by pairing an 8 or 12-core Intel Xeon D processor with a Xilinx MPSoC Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). Its XMC mezzanine site allows system designers to add even more processing capability within a single slot.

Ideal for ISR applications, such as SIGINT, EW, and SAR, the CHAMP-XD1S delivers impressive capability in a 3U VPX board. The CHAMP-XD1S combines the high core count and floating-point performance of the latest Intel Xeon D processors with the substantial bandwidth and system-enabling features of the VITA 3U OpenVPX form-factor. As well, it includes a Xilinx ZU4EG FPGA with a quad-core A53 processor and an XMC mezzanine site to add additional processing capability.

The CHAMP-XD1S provides FPGA and software security features complemented by TrustedCOTS Enhanced Trusted Boot capabilities, including an FPGA-based Root of Security to protect against malicious cyber attacks, probing, and reverse-engineering.

The CHAMP-XD1S supports 1 Gigabit (Gb) or 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) interfaces along the OpenVPX control plane, as well as PCI Express Gen3 on the data plane. Its XMC mezzanine site adds even more configuration flexibility, with a myriad of mezzanine cards available from both Curtiss-Wright and other industry vendors.

Choose from variants to support your specific requirements, including models developed in alignment with the SOSA Technical Standard or E-OSA specifications.

VPX6-688 Gigabit Ethernet Switch

The Curtiss-Wright VPX6-688 Gigabit Ethernet switch was designed to provide a complete networking solution for VPX systems. Suitable for a wide range of embedded computing and vehicle network applications, the VPX6-688 provides 24 ports of IEEE 802.3 compliant 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet to the backplane. Optional optical interfaces provide four 1000BASE-SX Gigabit links.

Ensuring that mission-critical data is given priority as platform networks become more congested calls for switches with the latest networking features. Today’s switches must manage the quality of service, ensure efficient multicast stream distribution and enforce policies for filtering and limiting data rates. The VPX6-688 incorporates robust, multi-layer switching services based on proven enterprise-class networking software, with regular updates to help systems keep pace as requirements evolve.

Connecting embedded systems to intra-platform and wide-area networks also introduce a range of cybersecurity threats. Protecting against the ever-evolving array of vulnerabilities requires products designed for network security, with regular maintenance to address new threats. With the VPX6-688, Curtiss-Wright is delivering a networking solution that delivers the latest switching and routing features and is also designed to address current and future cybersecurity challenges.

To support lifecycle extensions and upgrades, the VPX6-688 is a pin-compatible replacement for the earlier VPX6-684 switch products and support by lifecycle management services from Curtiss-Wright.

VPX6-4955

Providing up to 22.4 TFLOPS, this rugged VPX6-4955 GPGPU board features a chip-down design to meet the requirements of rugged military and aerospace environments. The board provides a top tier module for intense processing and artificial intelligence (AI) in high-Performance Embedded Computing (HPEC) systems. The VPX6-4955 delivers incredible processing power from two NVIDIA Quadro Turing TU104 GPUs, providing a remarkable 6144 CUDA cores for parallel processing, 768 Tensor cores for deep learning neural network training, parallel processing, AI inference, and a 50% improvement in performance per CUDA core compared to the previous Pascal generation.

Along with 6144 CUDA cores for parallel processing, each TU104 also includes 768 Tensor Cores for specialized AI inference and 96 ray-tracing (RT) cores for enhanced rendering performance. What’s more, the Turing architecture’s Tensor Cores accelerate the tensor/matrix computation used for deep learning neural network training and inference operations, answering the growing demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance processing in deployed EW and ISR applications.

This board includes eight DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, which support High Dynamic Range (HDR) video at resolutions of 4K at 120 Hz or 5K at 60 HZ with 10-bit colour depth. The GPUs on the VPX6-4955 also features an improved NVENC/NVDEC accelerator for HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264) with up to 8K encode resolution and B-frame support.

Bring new levels of performance to your ISR and EW applications with the VPX6-4955:

The NVIDIA Turing architecture provides a 50% improvement in performance per CUDA core compared to the previous Pascal generation. Its redesigned memory path combines shared memory, texture caching, and memory load caching into one unit, resulting in twice the bandwidth and over twice the capacity for L1 cache and common workloads than the previous Pascal generation.

Moving data quickly and efficiently is paramount for high-speed GPUs. The VPX6-4955 uses GDDR6 memory, which provides twice the bandwidth of the GDDR5 memory used in previous generations. Incorporating a PCIe switch, this module is configurable for compatibility with various OpenVPX slot profiles.”

Hardware Accelerated Video Encode/Decode

Featuring the latest generation encode/decode hardware acceleration engine, the VPX6-4955 adds support for HEVC (H.265) 8K encoding at 30 fps and B-Frame support. This new engine achieves up to a 25% bitrate saving for HEVC and up to 15% bitrate saving for AVC (H.264) while producing real-time 8k and 4k encoding without burdening the CUDA cores.

Like previous versions of the encoding engines, NVENC supports CBR and VBR rate control, programmable intra-refresh for error resiliency. The Turing GPUs introduces new hardware functionality for high-performance computing of the relative pixel motion (optical flow) between images. These algorithms effectively handle frame-to-frame intensity variations and track the true object motions much more accurately than the traditional Motion-Estimate mode of NVENC.

VPX6-4955 is suitable for high-performance radar, SIGINT, EO/ IR, sensor fusion, processing and display, autonomous vehicles and SWaP-constrained ISR and EW applications requiring very high GPGPU processing power.

VPX3-152

Curtiss-Wright’s VPX3-152, 3U VPX Single Board Computer is the latest OpenVPX™- a compliant processor that combines the performance and the advanced I/O capabilities of the NXP® Power Architecture® QorIQ™ quad-core AltiVec™- enabled T2080 processor with an extensive I/O complement to provide a Single Board Computer (SBC) processor. Designed for space-constrained applications, the VPX3-152 represents the latest step in the evolution of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) rugged, high-performance SBCs ideal for safety-certifiable and non-certifiable applications.

The challenge of high-density computing is to pack the greatest functionality into the smallest standard form factor, with the lowest power possible while retaining maximum flexibility. VPX3-152 easily meets this challenge by offering an impressive complement of I/O capability in order to satisfy the most demanding application needs with a low power footprint. For applications that demand the highest levels of hardware and software protection, the VPX3-152 provides information assurance with NXP Secure Boot technologies and capabilities.

The 3U VPX Single Board Computer, VPX3-152’s integral high-speed backplane, and XMC connectivity allow for multi-GBps data flow from board-to-board through the backplane interface and from the backplane to XMC site. This supports the acquisition, processing, and distribution of sensor data such as video, radar, and sonar data. The VPX3-152 is supported by a wealth of software, including Curtiss-Wright developed U-Boot, Wind River VxWorks 7 and Linux.

ANSYS Twin Builder

Ansys Twin Builder is a uniquely open solution that allows engineers to create digital twins–connected, virtual replicas of in-service physical assets. Digital twins enable true predictive maintenance, allowing for cost savings, and the proactive optimization of an asset’s operation. Ansys Twin Builder lets you build, validate and deploy the twin, potentially cutting the time required to create an accurate product model in half. Once deployed, users can expect a 25% increase in product performance, and maintenance cost savings of up to 20% over the product’s lifetime.

An analytics-driven, simulation-based digital twin is a connected, virtual replica of an in-service physical asset — in the form of an integrated multidomain system simulation —that mirrors the life and experience of the asset. Hybrid digital twins enable system design and optimization and predictive maintenance, and they optimize industrial asset management. By implementing Ansys Twin Builder, you can improve top-line revenue, manage bottom-line costs and both gain and retain a competitive advantage.

ANSYS SPEOS

Ansys Speos delivers an intuitive and comprehensive user interface, enhanced productivity with use of GPUs for simulation previews and easy access to the Ansys multiphysics ecosystem.

Ansys Speos optical design software uniquely simulates a system’s optical performance and evaluates the final illumination effect, based on human vision. Turn on the light in your virtual model and intuitively explore the propagation of light in 3D. The Speos Live preview function features simulation and rendering capabilities so you can design products interactively. Cut iteration time and speed up your decision-making process by performing simulations correctly the first time, automatically designing for optical surfaces, light guides and optical lenses. To match your performance specifications, Speos combines powerful light analysis capabilities with illumination evaluation across the electromagnetic spectrum, allowing for high-fidelity visualization based on human vision capabilities. Deploy these visualizations in virtual reality for a fully immersive review experience.

Parvus DuraNET 3300

The Parvus® DuraNET® 3300 is a MIL-rugged 26-port Cisco IOS®- managed L2/L3 embedded Ethernet switch. Integrating Cisco Systems’ ESS-3300 “Hellcat” switch modules in a robust system design, the DuraNET 3300 is optimized with MIL circular connectors and power supply to operate in the harshest deployed military, aerospace, and industrial applications. Packaged in a small form factor (SFF) IP67-rated enclosure, this 10Gigabit (G) / 1G (24 x 1000Base-T + 2 x 10GBase-SR) ultra-rugged network switch provides up to 44 Gbps of line-rate multi-layer forwarding and advanced network security, data, video and voice services.

The Parvus DuraNET 3300 serves as an ideal Ethernet backbone connectivity solution for size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C) sensitive unmanned air/ground vehicles (UAVs, UGVs, UUVs), helicopters, and other tactical/ combat platforms exposed to harsh environmental conditions (e.g. high altitude, extreme shock and vibration, extended temperatures, humidity, dust and water exposure, noisy EMI, dirty power). Integrated EMI and power filtering comply with civil and military vehicle and aircraft requirements, including power input voltage spikes, surges, transients, and EMI/EMC compatibility requirements per MIL-STD-704F, MIL-STD-1275D, MIL-STD-461F, and RTCA/DO- 160 with optional MIL-STD-704 hold-up support for aircraft power transfers. The unit also simplifies cabling and power management for IP cameras and phones, supporting Power over Ethernet (PoE) injection for up to 24 devices.

With Cisco Network Essentials (switching) or roadmapped Network Advantage software (switching + routing) options, the unit supports managed Layer 2/3 switching and dynamic routing with a comprehensive set of enterprise-grade networking features for robust and secure network services including efficient multicasting, flexible Quality of Service (QoS), precision timing (IEEE-1588), and a range of security features (MACsec crypto/authentication, secure boot, zeroize, SNMP, etc.).

Housed in a rugged, sealed (dust and waterproof) enclosure, the DuraNET 3300 combines rugged mechanical design with high-performance networking, delivering new capabilities for situational awareness and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) applications. Built with industrial-temperature components, this compact system supports a wide operating temperature range of -40 to +71°C (-40 to +160ºF) without fans or cold plate. The unit will undergo extensive qualification testing to MIL-STDs and DO-160 conditions for environmental, power and EMI compatibility.

VPX3-1703

VPX3-1703 from Curtiss-Wright is the latest OpenVPX-compliant 3U processor that combines the high performance of the NXP Layerscape LS1043A ARM quad-core A53 processor with advanced I/O capabilities in a DO-254 safety-certifiable single board computer (SBC). Designed for space-constrained applications, the VPX3-1703 (Arm-based 3U VPX Single Board Computer) represents the latest step in the evolution of rugged ARM-based commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) SBCs designed specifically for safety-certifiable and non-certifiable applications.

Designed specifically to address DO-254 avionics applications, the VPX3-1703 is available with re-usable DAL C design artifacts that help speed and ease the system certification process while greatly reducing program risks and costs. The VPX3-1703’s LS1043A processor, supported by NXP with a 10+ year life cycle, features four low-power Arm A53 cores that provide a superior balance between performance, power, and cost for deployed defense and aerospace systems. What’s more, because A53 cores are well known and field-proven, they provide an ideal, high-confidence pedigree for demanding and critical safety-certifiable applications, such as avionics and motor/engine control. The fully rugged VPX3-1703 is ideal for use in mission computers, as well as general purpose SBC applications, both safety-certifiable and non-safety-certifiable.

The challenge of high-density computing is to pack the greatest functionality into the smallest standard form factor, with the lowest power possible while retaining maximum flexibility. In conjunction with its processing power, the VPX3-1703 meets this challenge by offering an impressive complement of I/O capability in order to satisfy the most demanding application needs with a low power footprint. For applications requiring information assurance, the VPX3-1703 supports NXP’s Secure Boot and trust capabilities.

The VPX3-1703’s integral high speed backplane and XMC connectivity allow for multi-GB/s data flows from board to board through the backplane interface and from the backplane to XMC site supporting the acquisition, processing, and distribution of sensor data (such as video, radar, and sonar data). The VPX3-1703 is supported by Curtiss-Wright’s U-Boot, VxWorks, and Linux Board Support Package (BSP) and Driver Suite.

VPX3-719

The VPX3-719 is a rugged, high-performance 3U OpenVPX graphics processing combination module based on the AMD Radeon E8860 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) with video capture and support for HD-SDI video interfaces. This single-slot module is targeted at avionics applications where a cost-effective, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) alternative to custom developed DO-254 and DO-178 safety-certifiable solutions can offer a competitive advantage for integrators.

The E8860 is the latest embedded discrete GPU from AMD that meets the long lifecycle availability required for military programs through the use of a suite of CoreAVI software drivers and 20-year component supply program. It features up to six independent and simultaneous graphics outputs, 2 GB of dedicated video memory, and video compression encoder and decoder.

The VPX3-719’s large complement of dedicated video memory, combined with its high performance, make it ideal for use in demanding graphics-rich applications that require extensive video processing and display capabilities. Designed for high reliability and a long lifecycle, the VPX3-719 module is especially well-suited to support embedded training, moving maps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), 360 degree situational awareness, Degraded Visual Environment (DVE) and other graphics, video and compute-intensive applications. This module has been designed for safety certifiable applications, and has been developed to meet the needs of DO-254 and DO-178C. Full sets of certifiable artifacts are available from Curtiss-Wright.

ANSYS medini analyze

Ansys medini analyze is a model-based, integrated tool supporting safety analysis for safety-critical electrical and electronic (E/E) and software (SW) controlled systems. Ansys medini analyze implements key safety analysis methods — e.g., hazard and operability (HAZOP) analysis, fault tree analysis (FTA), failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), failure modes, effects and diagnostic analysis (FMEDA) — all in one integrated tool.

Ansys medini analyze is well integrated with other engineering tools and enables model-based safety analysis using standards like SysML. The application scope ranges from the early conceptual phase through product development, and on to the detailed analysis at the semiconductor level. consistent and efficient application of industry guidelines, specifically tailored to industry standards, such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, ARP 4761, ISO 21448 or MIL-STD-882E.

With Ansys medini analyze, inconsistencies in the functional safety analysis are eliminated, and the certification process is accelerated. Engineers can recognize up to a 50% decrease in efforts for functional safety analysis and a similar decrease in time to market.

VPX3-1260 SOSA-Aligned 3U VPX Intel Xeon Coffee Lake SBC

VPX3-1260 SOSA-Aligned 3U VPX 9th Gen Intel Xeon Processor Card from Curtiss-Wright is ideal for high-performance embedded computing (HPEC), general processing, and a range of C5ISR applications, the VPX3-1260 rugged Single Board Computer (SBC) delivers a fully featured, all-in-one processing solution for your embedded system. The powerful VPX3-1260, 3U VPX 9th Gen Intel Xeon “Coffee Lake processor”, offers a huge leap in performance from previous generations of Core i7 and Xeon processors in the smallest 3U form factor.

Leveraging Intel’s first-ever six-core processor, the VPX3-1260 is designed to deliver over 50% more processing power than previous four-core designs. The VPX3-1260 is the first Intel SBC to offer 10G and 40G Ethernet connectivity, offering customers with faster data transfer and higher network productivity than ever before, as well as maximum flexibility to meet various integration requirements. What’s more, its local NVMe local SSD storage provides a 3-5x improvement in performance and up to 16x capacity over traditional SATA SSD interfaces.

The rugged VPX3-1260, 3U VPX Intel SBC is built to VITA 47 standards for reliability, offering a proven, rugged solution designed to endure the most challenging environmental factors. Featuring an outstanding thermal design, this product delivers unparalleled industry-leading performance without any throttling compromises.

The VPX3-1260, 3U VPX Intel SBC offers Intel’s latest Trusted Computing features, such as Intel Boot Guard and UEFI Secure Boot, along with secured run-time software enclaves like Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX). Providing pin compatibility with Curtiss-Wright’s previous generations of Intel SBCs, the VPX3-1260 provides easy tech insertion. Its “Coffee Lake” processor offers 15-year availability from Intel, with 10+ year board active availability and lifecycle management services from Curtiss-Wright.

VME-690 Gigabit Ethernet Switch

The VME-690 is Curtiss-Wright’s 3rd generation of VME GbE Switches with built-in support for up to 24 GbE interfaces. The VME-690 offer a low power (~35W), a pin-compatible replacement for earlier designs while adding advanced data security features. It allows system designers to modernize their legacy VME systems and ensures that new designs have access to the latest secure data communications technology.

The VME-690 Gigabit Ethernet Switch features a highly integrated enterprise-class switch device that provides line-rate switching on all ports across all packet sizes. The integrated multi-layer switching software provides comprehensive features for monitoring and enforcing traffic policies. Management interfaces consist of a powerful command-line interface, SNMP and web-based options. In-band management and networking features provide support for both IPv4 and IPv6. As more devices and critical systems connect to the network, robust security has become essential. To address this need, the VME-690 Rugged Gigabit Ethernet Switch is designed to address common security requirements, with the ability to disable non-essential services and control management access.

Designed from the ground up for superior durability and reliability, the VME-690 GbE Switch incorporates Curtiss-Wright’s industry-leading hardware design and validation practices to meet the stringent requirements of the most demanding front-line environments. To provide the highest level of flexibility, the rugged Gigabit Ethernet Switch features up to 20 1000BASE-T interfaces available from the backplane, with support for 10/100/1000 and auto-negotiation.

The VME-690 also provides system integrators with options for additional Ethernet interfaces, such as four additional 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet interfaces to the backplane or four 1000BASE-SX optical interfaces. The VME-690 can also be configured for connections to external networks with an XMC-620 ESR module that provides a fully-featured Cisco® IOS® services router with VPN, firewall, and mobile networking capabilities.

The VME-690 Gigabit Ethernet Switch is designed with cyber-security in mind and integrates features to limit and mitigate potential vulnerabilities. These include multiple management interfaces for configuring and monitoring the network. In addition, administrative interfaces can be individually disabled to limit access, protected with passwords, or secured with standards-based encryption. Leverage hardware write-protection features to effectively prevent unauthorized or accidental changes to switch configurations, enhancing network security and stability.

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Next-generation DRFM

Mistral’s Next-generation Digital RF Module (DRFM) platform is a rugged system consisting of RF Up/Down Conversion using a modulator and demodulator. The Next-generation DRFM platform offers combined data acquisition and processing on a single platform,nutilizing Digital RF Memory for efficient data management. Designed on a very compact form factor, the Next-generation DRFM platform is a conduction-cooled module that can be plugged into any conduction or air-cooled Line Replacement Unit (LRU) and can be operational instantaneously. The Digital RF Module is ideal for ECM, carrier processing, echo generation, and decoy applications. It provides users the flexibility to tailor the system to their specific needs, ensuring cutting-edge performance.

The digitization and reconstruction of the baseband signals are achieved through high-speed ADCs and DACs. The storage and processing are done using QDR Memory and high-performance FPGA. Jitter cleaner and skew adjustment blocks in the Next-generation DRFM platform enabling better phase matching of the clock signals.

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TRMM

The Transmit-Receive Multi Modules (TRMM) are compact T/R Modules for Phased Array RADARS operating in S-Band. Based on GaN (Gallium Nitride) technology, the TRMM delivers high efficiency in a compact size with a 100W Peak Transmit Power Capability per channel.

The Transmitters, designed by Mistral, have a unique calibration feature, which biases the Power Amplifier to the optimum point at all ambient temperatures in the operating range. The T/R Modules for Phased Array RADARS also has dynamic output power control which is carried out by measuring the RF power output and altering the Power Amplifier DC supply resulting in maximum efficiency. The digital control and Graphical User Interface to the unit is implemented on a Virtex-4 series FPGA housed on a separate controller card. The card also has a Health Monitoring section which monitors the key parameters of the unit. SRAM and FLASH are used to store and retrieve TRMM calibration and collimation data.

The T/R Module for Phased Array RADAR is designed to be conduction cooled. It interfaces with a liquid-cooled cold plate which is maintained at 20⁰C±10⁰C under all ambient temperature conditions. The Transmit-Receive Multi Modules can replace Radars with a mechanically steered antenna. The Transmit-Receive Modules are best suited for various applications, namely, Surveillance Radars, Weather Radars and Satellite Communications.

For more details about TRMM, please write to us at info@mistralsolutions.com

 

XMC-FPGA05F, Integrated data processing and I/O module

XMC-FPGA05F

Incorporating quad fiber-optic transceivers with a user-programmable Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA, the XMC-FPGA05F XMC/PMC module combines data processing and I/O in a single module. The integrated data processing and I/O module can be used for a wide range of tasks including sensor I/O, data recording, and linking systems in real-time. The FPGA can be used to implement custom protocols, data encryption or network processing.

The Curtiss-Wright’s XMC-FPGA05F is designed to be a user-programmable FPGA resource and is fitted with a Xilinx Virtex-5 SX95T FPGA that is optimized for a high ratio of DSP blocks to standard logic blocks to support high-performance signal processing. The FPGA configuration can be updated and controlled by the host across the PCI/PCI-X or PCI Express (PCIe) interfaces using the flash memory to store images.

Variants of this module are available with standalone IPs such as sFPDP that do not require any FPGA development. The Integrated data processing and I/O module are available in PMC only, XMC only, or combined PMC/XMC formats. A range of environmental requirements is addressed by the XMC-FPGA05F including commercial, air-cooled rugged and conduction-cooled.

XF07-523, Kintex-7 FPGA based XMC with digital IO

XF07-523

The XF07-523 is a rugged Kintex-7 FPGA-based XMC with digital IO. The combination of direct high-speed I/O ports and FPGA processing makes the XF07-523 suitable for demanding applications including Radar, Imaging, and Test Equipment across commercial and defense applications.

Curtiss-Wright’s  XF07-523, the XMC form factor, is optimal for SWaP-constrained platforms such as UAVs and fighter aircraft. It features a high-performance, user-programmable FPGA resource combined with fast LVDS data I/O ports, all housed in a compact XMC format module.

XF07-518, quad channel XMC digital receiver

XF07-518

The XF07-518 is a rugged quad channel 500MSPS 14-bit digital receiver XMC. The ADC devices are controlled by a user-programmable Xilinx FPGA which enables high-performance processing such as Digital Down Conversion (DDC), filtering, and custom algorithms. The combination of direct high-speed, high-resolution analog I/O port and FPGA processing makes the XF07-518 perfect for demanding applications including radar, imaging, and test equipment across commercial and defense market spaces.

Curtiss-Wright’s FusionXF development kit includes software, HDL and utilities complete with examples for using the XF07- 518 Kintex-7 FPGA XMC. FusionXF encompasses a driver framework, C programming language API, and sophisticated DMA support. One of the core elements of the FusionXF development kit is a framework for adding new IP functionality or capabilities to the FPGA easily and effectively. The XF07-518 Kintex-7 FPGA XMC is available in both air-cooled and conduction-cooled options, accommodating diverse operational needs.

XF07-516, Digital receiver XMC

XF07-516

The XF07-516 is a rugged quad channel 250MSPS 16-bit digital receiver XMC. The ADC devices directly interface to a user-programmable Xilinx FPGA which enables high-performance processing such as Digital Down Conversion (DDC), filtering, and custom algorithms. The combination of high-resolution analog I/O ports, direct high-speed, and next FPGA processing makes the XF07-516 optimal for demanding applications including radar, imaging, and test equipment across both commercial and defense market spaces. The XF07-516 Kintex-7 FPGA XMC is available in air-cooled and conduction-cooled build variants.

Curtiss-Wright‘s FusionXF development kit includes software, HDL, and utilities complete with examples for using the XF07- 516 Kintex-7 FPGA XMC. FusionXF includes a C programming language API, driver framework, and sophisticated DMA support. One of the fundamental elements of the FusionXF development kit is a framework for integrating new IP functionality or capabilities to the FPGA easily and effectively. Alternatively, the XF07-516 offers the flexibility to operate independently as an ADC-XMC, removing the need for FPGA programming.

XCLK1, Multi-Channel Clock Generator

XCLK1

The XCLK1 Multi-Channel Clock Generator is an optimal source for analog to digital converter sample clocks for DSP applications including Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Spectral Analysis, and Radar. The XCLK1 Multi-Channel Clock Generator is different because it was designed with embedded computing in mind by providing a clock source, with up to six phase-matched outputs, packaged in a convenient PMC/XMC board form factor.

The XCLK1 from Curtiss-Wright provides several clock source options including an internal temperature-compensated crystal oscillator or off-board RF or off-board 10 MHz references. The 10 MHz reference sources are used to drive low-phase noise VCO/PLL frequency multiplication circuitry (each frequency output is a build variant). Local frequency multiplication based on the 10 MHz temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) can generate output signals in the range of 500 MHz to over 2 GHz with a jitter of less than 0.5ps. Single-ended and differential clock outputs are supported.

The XCLK1 is meticulously designed to synchronize multiple ADC/DAC cards within a compact XMC form factor, typically housed in an SBC, maximizing space efficiency and eliminating the need for additional system slots.

Wind River VxWorks Cert Platform

VxWorks® Cert Edition provides a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) real-time operating system (RTOS) solution for delivering safety-critical applications that must be certified to the stringent requirements of safety standards, such as RTCA DO-178C and EUROCAE ED-12C software considerations in airborne systems, IEC 61508 industrial functional safety, IEC 62304 medical device safety, and ISO 26262 automotive safety. With VxWorks Cert Edition, you can take full advantage of technological advances in microprocessors that the VxWorks RTOS enables, with the assurance that you will have a strong OS foundation to meet the most demanding safety certification standards.

VxWorks Cert Edition includes the Wind River Workbench development suite, an Eclipse-based collection of tools designed to accelerate time-to-market for developers building VxWorks-based devices. From hardware and board initialization to application development, Workbench provides deep capabilities across the development process in a single, integrated environment with complete platform integration, including powerful tools for debugging, code analysis, and test. Based on the open source Eclipse framework, Workbench can be extended through in-house, third-party, open source, and commercial plug-ins.

In addition to the Workbench Eclipse–based environment, VxWorks Cert Edition provides a comprehensive featured command line build system and debugging tools for your preferred debug environment. These command-line tools can be effectively integrated into a customized build or automation system. The Workbench development environment helps minimize development costs and manage code complexity, eases tool integration, and enables standardization on a common development foundation across your entire enterprise.

Wind River VxWorks 653

VxWorks 653 is a safe, secure, and reliable real-time operating system (RTOS) that delivers an open virtualization platform with robust time and space partitioning on the latest PowerPC multi-core processor platforms. With technology proven by more than 360 customers over 600 safety programs in more than 100 civilian and military aircraft, VxWorks 653 is driving the transition to software-defined systems in aerospace and defense, bringing innovative technology that solves real business problems.

As technology advances, the defense industry is increasingly embracing a blend of robust hardware platforms and standards-based open virtualization systems. These systems support unmodified guest OS environments, allowing developers to leverage the platforms’ versatility to unlock value across diverse use cases. One example is the consolidation specification for IMA systems: ARINC specification 653. Use of this internationally accepted specification enables multiple avionics vendors and hosted-function suppliers to safely deploy integrated applications on a shared multicore hardware platform, while maintaining complete system conformance with rigorous avionics safety standards such as RTCA DO-178C, EUROCAE ED-12C, RTCA DO-254, EUROCAE ED-80, RTCA DO-297, and EUROCAE ED-124.

VxWorks® 653 Multi-core Edition is a safe, secure, and reliable real-time operating system (RTOS). It delivers an ARINC 653–conformant system by providing robust time and space partitioning on the latest hardware platforms to make sure fault containment and the ability to upgrade applications with minimal test and integration demands.

Wind River® Linux

Wind River® Linux enables you to develop, deploy, and operate robust, reliable, and secure embedded solutions running on a purpose-built Linux operating system.

Mitigate the risk and effort associated with roll-your-own (RYO) or unsupported silicon vendor Linux. Rely on Wind River to keep your code base up to date, track and fix defects, apply security patches, avoid technical debt, and customize your purpose-built Linux to adhere to strict market specifications and certifications. Wind River can streamline your IP and export compliance processes while significantly lowering your operational costs.

 

Wind River Diab Compiler

Boost application performance, reduces memory usage, and generate high-quality, standards-compliant code for embedded systems with the Wind River® Diab Compiler.

It is crucial that software conform to industry standards for functional safety. Diab Compiler is certified by TÜV SÜD for developing safety-related software. It supports customers working on products with the creation of safety artifacts that meet their end product’s safety certification requirements.

VxWorks

In aerospace & defense, reliability, predictability and consistency are essential to execute application-specific tasks. A real-time operating system (RTOS) is the foundation of autonomous production. With the complexity of technology rapidly increasing there is an urgent need to deliver a secure, efficient solution that can seamlessly scale as your needs grow.

VxWorks is a deterministic, priority-based pre-emptive real-time operating system with low latency and minimal jitter. It is built on an upgradable, future-proof architecture to help you respond to the changing requirements and technology advancements in the aerospace & defense sector.

In aerospace and defense, ensuring reliability, predictability, and consistency is crucial for executing application-specific tasks effectively. A real time operating system (RTOS) is the foundation of autonomous production. With the complexity of technology rapidly increasing there is an urgent need to deliver a secure, efficient solution that can seamlessly scale as your needs grow.

VxWorks is a deterministic, priority-based pre-emptive RTOS with low latency and minimal jitter. It is built on an upgradable, future-proof architecture to help you rapidly respond to the changing requirements and technology advancements in the aerospace & defense sector.