Embedded Processing Brings More Functionality to Small UAVs

T he electronics aboard Small UAVs—for flight control, mission control and communications—face some of the most rigorous size, weight and power restrictions. Selecting the rightRead More...

Tech Upgrade Programs Tap the Benefits of VME, VPX and cPCI

Among the reasons for VME’s soaring success in military systems is its unique ability to remain backward compatible and facilitate technology refresh in military programs. As newRead More...

CompactPCI and MicroTCA Secure Their Roles in Net-Centric Designs

High-bandwidth communications that need to be managed across secure environments is a common theme in military computing. Driven largely by requirements of WIN-T, the Army’sRead More...

System-Level Approach Wins for UAV Radar Payload Designs

Over the last decade the use of UAVs has grown from a rarity—strictly in support of high-risk military operations—to virtually commonplace, supporting border security, drug enforcementRead More...

Slot-Card and Box-Level Solutions Jockey to Meet UAV Payload Needs

A trend has been building in the past couple years where traditional embedded board vendors are adding stand-alone rugged box-level systems to their military market offerings. TheseRead More...

Conduction-Cooled cPCI Provides Here and Now Solutions

No embedded computing form factor can achieve overnight success in the military market. Real acceptance into deployed programs takes years. But with nearly two decades now under itsRead More...

COM Express Brings Its Multimedia Muscle to Defense

The Computer-on-Module (COM) concept has found a solid and growing foothold in military embedded systems. COM Express adds high-speed fabric interconnects to the mix. COM boardsRead More...

COM Express vs. PC/104 for Small UAV Systems

With the growing scope of today's military, UAVs are performing a wider range of functions. Whether designed for reconnaissance, research, armed attacks or search and rescue, theseRead More...

Conduction Cooling Arms Stackable SBCs for Small UAV Duty

A significant challenge facing Ultra-Small UAV and Light Vehicle military system designers is the removal of heat from embedded computers. Fanless, sealed enclosures are usuallyRead More...

Small UAVs Upgrade for New Capabilities

The flight control, mission control and communications gear aboard Small UAVs-like the Raven, Dragon Eye, Shadow and Bat-face some of the most challenging design restrictions.Read More...