Category: Defence

Ethernet Network Interface Cards

Ethernet Network Interface Cards

 Acromag’s  XMC610 series are a range of Ethernet Network Interface Cards.  Firstly, they provide up to four independent gigabit Ethernet interface ports.   Secondly, different models feature RJ45, SFP, or rear connectors with conduction cooling support.  In addition, Intel’s I350 quad gigabit Ethernet controller delivers …

Miniature S Beam Load Cell

Miniature S Beam Load Cell

The Miniature S Beam Load Cell LSB205 is made by FUTEK.  It is a tension and compression load cell.  Ideal for applications where  higher fatigue life and temperature compensation are issues. The miniature load cell has a heat treated stainless steel …

Podcast 6 on Cybersecure Transit Systems

Podcast: Cybersecure Transit Systems

The Crystal Group’s latest “Rugged Advantage Podcast” or RAP Number 6 on Cybersecure Transit 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 you enjoy …

Defence & AeroSpace Brochure Front Cover

Defence & Aerospace Sensor Solutions

A new Defence & Aerospace Sensor Solutions brochure has been released by our friends FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. Firstly, did you know that FUTEK developed new sensor technologies that were launched into space – applications such as the International Space …

Rugged Firewall

A rugged firewall the DoD can trust

This blog on “A rugged firewall the DOD can trust” was written by Todd Prouty, Business Development Manager at the Crystal Group.  Information and certification currently relates to the US Department of Defense.  With its expectations for its suppliers to provide …

IRIG B Timecode Generator

IRIG B Timecode Generator

The Janus Model 6115G-3E (JTCG) is a PTP, NTP or GPS Synchronised IRIG B Timecode Generator.   However, it also features as a PTP Master Clock when synchronised to an internal GPS or external 1PPS or IRIG B00/12x connection.  Firstly, the Janus …

AI on the edge

Learn about AI at the Edge

Have you been hearing a lot about AI at the Edge? Automation and Machine Learning? in the news and various online articles, lately?  So have we.  Apparently, many industries are currently experimenting with AI.  Firstly, with the hope of transforming their …

USB 1553 & ARINC 429 Avionics Bus

USB 1553 & ARINC 429 Avionics Bus

The industry’s first 3.0 USB MIL-STD-1553 SuperSpeed Multi-channel  and/or ARINC-429 appliance! 1-2 1553 Dual Redundant Channels and/or 8 ARINC-429 Channels (4 RX/TX and 4 RX) Supports ARINC-717 (shared with 429 channels) Alta Data Technologies (Alta) has released an innovative USB MIL-STD-1553 (1553) …

Rugged Computing Platform for Self Driving Trucks White Paper

Rugged Computing Platforms for Self Driving Trucks

Rugged Computing Platforms for Self Driving Trucks and other Autonomous Vehicles are constantly evolving.  There is a lot of interest in Autonomous Vehicles.  Large investments in research and development of such systems is occurring.  However, at the same time Artificial Intelligence …

Video Timestamp Generator

Video Timestamp Generator

Discover the Power of Precision with Kronos HD (Model 6041K) — Your Ultimate Video Timestamp Generator! Tailor-made for Defence, Automotive, and Industrial sectors.  Firstly, this game-changer offers pinpoint accuracy by embedding SMPTE/MISB compliant microsecond timestamps within a mere 2µsecs of each …