Small, low-cost data recorder for expendable applications like unmanned vehicles introduced by Ampex Data

HAYWARD, Calif. – Ampex Data Systems in Hayward, Calif., is introducing the Common Architecture Recorder (CAR) to meet demands for low-cost data acquisition, recording, and network attached storage (NAS).

The CAR is for expendable systems like unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs).

The CAR offers low cost, small size, and scalability. It weighs two pounds, has a volume of 62 cubic inches, and offers as much as 2 terabytes of data storage.

The non-proprietary modular, extensible, Linux-based open-architecture, providing the flexibility to add third-party applications without exclusionary constraints.

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Its two mini-PCI Express sites enable data options like video with H.264 encoding, MIL-STD 1553, and Gigabit Ethernet with fiber or dual copper interconnects.

The data recorder USB Type C interface provides direct download to the embedded storage and carries a 5 gigabits per second USB 3.1 link with ISB PD2 Power Delivery, which enables the CAR to switch roles automatically and function as either standard USB storage or as the host computer.

For more information contact Ampex Data Systems online at www.ampex.com.