To answer the question on why the OpenVPX Standard is popular with Defence – we need to look at the basics. Firstly, reliable, high speed embedded computing systems for Defence applications is critical. Computing power requirements are increasing as quickly as …
Selecting The Right Signal Isolator It’s important to know what to look out for when selecting a signal isolator for your project. This article goes through some key points to consider. But first, let’s start with some basics. What are Signal …
ARINC 429 is the standard used by Commercial Aircraft for the transfer of data on their avionics bus systems. Originally, this protocol was referred to as ARINC 419 in the early 80’s. However, it was revised and refined to ARINC 429 …
This blog on how to send critical signals all at the same time to multiple locations was originally written by our friends at Acromag. To view the original document, click here. The problem: Send an abort signal to multiple locations at …
Addressing the growing need for stable temperature measurements in EMC harsh environments. The Dewesoft IOLITEir-8xTH-HS is an Universal High-speed Thermocouple Input. Firstly, it is the new version of the 8-channel IOLITE thermocouple temperature module. It’s a channel-to-channel isolated DAQ device. It …
Metromatics recently supplied our client with the Wagencontrol DFM 400 Fuel Flow Meter. This Fuel Flow meter also came complete with telematics. This feature allows our client to transmit fuel measurement data over a long distance. As a result, our client …
This case study on Dynamic Load Testing of Bridges was supplied by our friends at Dewesoft. It was originally written by Thomas Sturm Moreira the CEO of HochBau Engineering in Chile. Firstly, it is about how his Company HochBau was hired …
Does your VME Application need an upgrade? Look no further. Simply add Acromag’s XMCAP2000 AcroPack® carrier to the equation and you have your answer. Firstly, with two AcroPack mezzanine slots allow you to mix a variety of I/O and FPGA functions …
FUTEK celebrates 10 Years on Mars! FUTEK is part of a historic milestone with the NASA JPL Curiosity Team. It is the 10 year anniversary of the rover’s successful landing on Mars. Initially, Curiosity was to be sent to the Red …
EON Instrumentation have delivered their first DisplayPort Switcher/Converter to NASA for the new X-59 QueSST program. The ADV-DP-25 is a high speed, dual redundant video converter. Firstly, it contains two DisplayPort 2160p60 inputs. These inputs are actively switched to one DisplayPort …