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AdvantechMilitary system designers may use much of the same basic technologies–embedded form-factors, processor architectures, fabric technologies and so on–as their commercial counterparts, but the way they look at them is very different. This section helps readers sort out which technologies offer the critical mass, market longevity and physical attributes necessary for defense designs.
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ATCA and CompactPCI Take Post-Acceptance Victory Laps
ATCA Military Adoption Mirrors Telecom Success
John Long, Product Line Manager, ATCA Radisys
January 2012
Since its introduction to the telecommunications industry 10 years ago, the widely adopted AdvancedTCA (ATCA) standard continues to evolve and enable new segments. OriginallyRead More...
Past Articles
ATCA and CompactPCI Take Post-Acceptance Victory Laps
Embedded Computer Building Blocks Serve High-Bandwidth Military Needs
David Pursley, Product Line Manager, Kontron
January 2012
The need for advanced connectivity and bandwidth is continually evolving to support the modern battlefield. This is mainly due to the availability, and thus demands, for higherRead More...
I/O Architectures in Rugged Box-Level Systems
Rugged Box System Technologies Confront I/O Challenges
Jeff Child, Editor-in-Chief
December 2011
Stand-alone rugged box-level systems have become a fixture in the military market. These complete system boxes often support standard form factor boards inside them. The problem isRead More...
I/O Architectures in Rugged Box-Level Systems
Radar Systems Boost Appetite for Faster I/O and DSP Processing
Shaun McQuaid, Sr. Product Manager Anne E. Mascarin, Product Marketing Manager Mercury Computer Systems
December 2011
Today’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) subsystems are required to do more, faster, while ISR application developers are challenged to design sophisticated systemsRead More...
Managing and Processing the ISR Data Deluge
Mobile Ad Hoc Networking Revamps Military Communications
Chris O’Rourke, Technical Marketing Manager Cisco Systems Stephen B. Johnson, Customer Support Engineer Extreme Engineering Solutions
November 2011
Driven by technologies such as data networking, GPS, real-time video feeds from UAVs, and satellite intelligence, today’s modern military has access to a plethora of real-time data.Read More...
Managing and Processing the ISR Data Deluge
GPGPU Technology Eases Persistent Imaging Processing Challenges
Anne Mascarin, Solutions Marketing Manager Mercury Computer Systems
November 2011
Although used previously in conventional warfare applications, persistent imaging is a major new advancement in the war against terror. Radar, electro-optical (EO), infrared (IR),Read More...
Technology Trends for Navy Modernization
Form, Fit and Function Make ATCA Right for Navy Modernization
John Long, Sr. Product Line Manager, RadiSys
October 2011
A key trend in military and aerospace modernization is the push for more performance capabilities. The U.S. Department of Defense often mandates the use of open standards to lowerRead More...
Rugged Laptops and Panel PCs
Laptops and Panel PCs Muster for Rugged Military Duty
Jeff Child, Editor-in-Chief
September 2011
There’s been a major upward trend in the military toward systems that require sophisticated graphical user interfaces. Often in the form of rugged laptops and panel PCs, this isRead More...
Rugged Laptops and Panel PCs
Rugged Military Computers Bulk Up for Harsh Environments
Mark Holleran, President and COO, Xplore Technologies
September 2011
Propelled by the rigorous needs of the U.S. Defense industry, rugged computing technology has come a long way in the last ten years. MIL-STD-461F, RE102 and 810G are the prevailingRead More...
Display and Computing Trends for UAV Ground Control
UAV Ground Control Systems Leverage Improved Display
Jeff Child, Editor-in-Chief
August 2011
UAV Ground Control systems represent a focal point of advanced display and computing technology. The systems need real-time performance and sophisticated video and graphicsRead More...
Display and Computing Trends for UAV Ground Control
Enhancement Options for Military Display Applications
Richard Paynton, President and CEO Jeff Blake, Vice President, Business Development, Dontech
August 2011
Electronic displays such as LCDs with touch screens are being increasingly used in demanding military and rugged environments such as command and control computers, GPS systems,Read More...
Software Security Standards and Solutions
Focus on Attack Paths Improves Military Software Security
Dale Brenneman, McCabe Software
July 2011
The U.S. government has said its networks are probed and attacked millions of times a day, and that other nations, terrorists and cyber criminals are getting more adept atRead More...
Software Security Standards and Solutions
CWE Initiative Helps Secure Code Development Efforts
Deepu Chandran, LDRA Technology
July 2011
Throughout the developed world, governments, defense industries and companies in various sectors are increasingly targeted by cyber attacks seeking economic or military advantage.Read More...
Avionics Options: 1553, Ethernet and More
Bridging 1553 to Ethernet Networks Paves Future of Avionics
Richard Wade, Chief Technical Officer, Alta Data Technologies
June 2011
Modern avionics systems find switched Ethernet the dominant network architecture with MIL-STD-1553 (1553) and ARINC implemented for high reliability and legacy communications.Read More...
Avionics Options: 1553, Ethernet and More
Serial FPDP Provides Throughput Advantages for Sensor I/O
Andy Reddig, President and CTO Tek Microsystems
June 2011
Military embedded systems have started to use standard network interfaces for all types of communication. By embracing network-based architectures, new systems are inherentlyRead More...
Avionics Options: 1553, Ethernet and More
Deterministic Version of Ethernet Offers Real-Time Performance at Low Risk
Dr. Mirko Jakovljevic, Marketing Manager, Aerospace TTTech
June 2011
Ethernet enjoys tremendous success in a variety of different commercial and industry applications. It has limitations as a deterministic communication interface when applied to criticalRead More...
