Rugged PCI Express/104 embedded computer for radar and sonar processing introduced by Elma

Dec. 6, 2013
FREMONT, Calif., 6 Dec. 2013. Elma Electronic Inc. in Fremont, Calif., is introducing the F-Series PCI Express/104 embedded computer for radar and sonar processing; image signal processing; hyperspectral imaging; tactical command and control; surveillance and reconnaissance in defense; transportation, mining and industrial applications.

FREMONT, Calif., 6 Dec. 2013. Elma Electronic Inc. in Fremont, Calif., is introducing the F-Series PCI Express/104 embedded computer for radar and sonar processing; image signal processing; hyperspectral imaging; tactical command and control; surveillance and reconnaissance in defense; transportation, mining and industrial applications.

The F-Series rugged computer combines a configurable structure with Intel's 4th generation Quad or Dual Core processor, and uses custom I/O panels, expandable sidewall modules and application-specific PC/104 Express I/O expansion cards.

The F-Series can take on additional I/O including video compression and frame grabbers, ARINC and 1553 cards, Ethernet and Ethernet switching, plus field-programmable gate array (FPGA) and general-purpose graphics processing unit (GPGPU) processing.

The F-Series takes advantage of Intel's processor and all its capabilities, including the 8-series QM87 PCH chipset, making the system useful for multi-core processing in space-constrained, rugged or extended-temperature environments.

By combining -high speed I/O with a high performance HD4600 graphics engine, the F- Series incorporates a thermally conductive base as well as ribbed sidewalls and fins to provide convection and conduction cooling.

The mission computer operates in temperatures from -40 to 70 degrees Celsius, and is designed to MIL-STD-810F for high shock and vibration applications.

Offered in three different modular chassis sizes to fit different configuration environments, Elma's F- Series embedded computer can help systems designers meet stringent size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements, Elma officials say.

For more information contact Elma online at www.elma.com.

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