Rugged graphics processor mezzanine board for radar applications introduced by GE
Oct. 17, 2012
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., 17 Oct. 2012. GE Intelligent Platforms in Huntsville, Ala., is introducing the XMCGA7 high-performance embedded computing graphics board for sophisticated, demanding graphics applications in harsh environments such as command and control workstations, radar consoles and cockpit displays.
The rugged XMCGA7 mezzanine board, which features the E6460 graphics processing unit from AMD, provides a form, fit and function upgrade to its predecessor, the XMCGA6, in military embedded systems and cockpit avionics.
Depending on the build variant, the XMCGA7 provides as many as four independent graphics channels that function either as two channels of DVI or VGA or four channels of DVI.
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In addition to pin-compatible rear outputs, the XMCGA7 optionally offers front output for applications in benign environments or lab development. Software drivers are available for Windows and Linux operating systems.
For more information contact GE Intelligent Platforms online at www.ge-ip.com.
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John Keller is editor-in-chief of Military & Aerospace Electronics magazine, which provides extensive coverage and analysis of enabling electronic and optoelectronic technologies in military, space, and commercial aviation applications. A member of the Military & Aerospace Electronics staff since the magazine's founding in 1989, Mr. Keller took over as chief editor in 1995.
