Category: Defence

Crystal Rugged Ethernet Switch RCS7750-48F

Customised 48 Port Network Switch

This blog on the customised 48 port network switch originally comes from our friends USA based Crystal Group, Inc.  Technology leaders in rugged computer hardware, specialising in the design and manufacture of custom and commercial rugged servers, embedded computing, networking devices, …

Wireless Fuel and Oil Flow Meter DFM S7

Wireless Fuel Flowmeter

The DFM S7 is a wireless fuel flowmeter with an inbuilt battery.  Used for precise monitoring of fuel consumption and recording engine operation time.  The absence of wires allows for an easy connection of the fuel flowmeter to the telematics system. …

QTA163 Miniature Torque Sensor

QTA163 Miniature Torque Sensor

FUTEK has released the QTA163, a custom-built miniature torque sensor that weighs a mere 28.3 grams! With a 5mm shaft it is capable of measuring torque of up to 150 RPMs at a capacity of 8.851 in-lb. Firstly, housed in 17-4 …

Rugged SFF Embedded Computers

SFF Embedded Computer for Defence & Industrial Applications

The Acromag ARCX1100 is a SFF Embedded computer designed for Defence & Industrial Applications. Firstly, it is customisable off the shelf, SWaP-C optimised and a proven deployable computing solution.  With a modular platform it contains a carrier card hosting COM Express …

Podcast Logo Configuration Management in Embedded Systems

Configuration Management in Embedded Systems

The Crystal Group’s latest “Rugged Advantage Podcast” or RAP Number 10 on Configuration Management on Embedded Systems has just dropped.  In these Podcasts, the Crystal Group delves into relevant and current rugged electronic engineering topics in today’s changing world.    If …

PTP Elements of Protocol in a network diagram

What is PTP or Precision Time Protocol?

What is PTP (Precision Time Protocol)? Understanding IEEE 1588 and Grandmaster Clocks Precision Time Protocol (PTP), defined by IEEE 1588, is a clock synchronisation protocol. It is used in systems that need very accurate timing, often within sub-microseconds. From financial transactions …

Programmable FPGA Modules for Embedded Computing Applications

FPGA Modules – Choose your performance level

FPGA modules (Field-Programmable Gate Array modules) provide powerful, reconfigurable logic for embedded systems, industrial automation, defence, transport, and high-speed data processing. When you need custom logic, deterministic timing, parallel processing, or high-bandwidth I/O. – An FPGA-based solution delivers performance that microcontrollers …

Anti Condensation Heaters for Electrical Enclosures

Anti-Condensation Heaters for Electrical Enclosures

Metromatics, a leading manufacturer of Custom made MIL-STD 19” Electronic Enclosures and Consoles, have developed a MIL-STD Rugged Anti-Condensation Heater for Electronic / Electrical Enclosures.  Whilst there were plenty of Anti Condensation Heaters available in the market, none were suitably qualified …

Image Processing Graphics Board featuring NVIDIA Tesla GPU Platforms

Geospatial image analysis

Geospatial Image Analysis has never been easier thanks to the WOLF VPX6U-TESLA-P6-DUAL-HPC graphics board.  Firstly, it uses advanced NVIDIA® Tesla® PascalTM 16nm GPU technology. This rugged Pascal-based board runs in NVIDIA’s HPC mode.  Which exposes a very large 32GB memory base address register …

Rugged Touchscreen Tablet

Rugged Touchscreen Tablet

The Rugged Touchscreen Tablet from RuggOn is integrated with advanced touch technology.  Firstly, allowing the user to avoid unintended touches, including hand palm, water mist and rain drops. Secondly, it operates with an IP54 digitiser pen or 2mm hard tip stylus.  …