Showing posts with label Performance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Performance. Show all posts

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

White Paper: Ethernet in the Embedded Space

A primer on Ethernet concepts from determinism to TCP offload engines for high-speed data processing.



This paper discusses embedded computing implementations of gigabit and 10-gigabit Ethernet. 

It also compares approaches to lower communication overhead, reduce latency, and improve determinism using Silicon (hardware) stack and software stack, with regards to the needs and wants of the current market place.  

Tuesday, 8 March 2016

General Dynamics and Crystal Group work together to expand intelligence capabilities for the US Army’s Prophet Program

Company / Program

General Dynamics C4 Systems develops communication products, integrating them into secure networks that deliver vital information for military, homeland security and public safety professionals. The company was chosen by the U.S. Army as the prime contractor and systems integrator for upgrades to the Prophet tactical signals intelligence program. General Dynamics is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.Prophet is the U.S. Army’s top SIGINT program that enables tactical commanders to securely and accurately detect, identify, locate and deter a wide range of signal emissions on the battlefield. The system is comprised of electronic components that are vehicle-mounted or soldier-transportable.


Mission Situation

Prophet's mission requires an evolving technological platform that can be adapted to changing battlefield situations and transportation needs. Project leadership sought proven technology and dependable device management to be able to respond quickly as program elements change.

 Solution

General Dynamics C4 Systems chose Crystal Group’s RS112 1U for upgrade projects based on past performance and reliability of the company’s rugged servers. Crystal Group’s responsiveness, fast turnaround time, and extensive configuration management were also important determining factors.

Benefits

  • Improved SWaP provides less weight, less power consumption, and smaller size
  • Device ruggedness, reliability and dependability
  • Configuration flexibility
  • Low maintenance
  • Responsive customer support
For further information on Crystal Rugged products in Australia and New Zealand, please contact Metromatics +61 7 3868 4255 or sales@metromatics.com.au


for outside that area please contact Crystal Rugged on +1 319-378-1636

Monday, 29 February 2016

How to Build a Rugged COM Express System White Paper

COM Express

Designed specifically for the MIL-AERO market this flexiblehardware platform provides you with off-the-shelf, advanced technology to satisfy a multitude of project requirements.


Getting Started

  1. The processor is the starting point for your system, and the XCOM-6400 Processor Module built for performance and efficiency is an excellent choice. Type 6 interconnects and an Intel® 4th Generation Core i7/i5 CPU delivers high-performance processing for digital, signal, and image processing applications. The rugged SODIMM hold down mechanism allows up to 16GB of high-speed DDR3L memory to be securely fastened without the limitations of soldered-down memory.
  2. ACEX4600 Type 6 COM Express Carrier Cards are offered in three variations, depending on how many PMC/XMC expansion sites you require. 
  3. Customize and expand your system with PMC or XMC boards to meet your specific requirements. 
  4. The ACEX-FP I/O front panel has MIL-DTL-38999 cylindrical connectors for interfacing to the outside world.
  5. Filter incoming power with the front panel power filter ACEX-FP-PF. 
  6. An Engineering Design Kit, ACEX-4600-EDK, provides an easy and quick way to go from lab development to production.

Wednesday, 21 October 2015

Importance of Independent Lab Testing | Jim on Engineering, Episode 35

If you want to know what and how the products from Crystal Rugged are made. Check out Jim Shaw's, Executive Vice President of Engineering Video Blog. He explains in detail topics related to operational, deployable, and high reliability computing applications.

In this video blog Jim Shaw, discusses the importance of independent lab testing. 



If your interested in more information in video blog form by Jim shaw check it out here https://www.crystalrugged.com/video-blog/

Information on this blog has been provided by our supplier Crystal Rugged.

For further information on Crystal Rugged products in Australia and New Zealand, please contact Metromatics +61 7 3868 4255 or sales@metromatics.com.au

for outside that area please contact Crystal Rugged on +1 319-378-1636