The mix of high-performance processors and large, fast programmable logic devices promises to deliver a new level of flexibility and speed to systems throughout the military.
A variety of serial switched fabrics technologies have made their way into the embedded board-level computing realm. Whether or not a single winner will dominate the field remains in question.
Military UAV designs have a huge appetite for high-denisty embedded computing and communications. Such solutions are critical for autonomous and pilot-in-the-loop implementations.
The military’s transformation into a more nimble and information-aware fighting force means that high-demand, compute-intensive military systems need huge amounts of processing power in a small space. Multicore processors are leading the way.
With its advantages in programming productivity, integration and networking, Java has stepped forth as the favorite technology for new military software development projects.
Despite best efforts, the military market failed to reach growth levels anticipated last year. While a small handful of programs were scrapped, most continue. However delivery dates continue to be pushed back and new programs are having development and production dates delayed even further.
By separating display and application processing, loosely coupled imaging platforms provide systems integrators with flexible video and graphics display capabilities. The approach makes for easier system configuration.
A number of design issues come into play when outfitting a display system for harsh environment applications. Complex tradeoffs drive the choices between tailored designs and standard integrated solutions.
