Next-Generation Radar Video Acquisition and Scan Conversion COTS Module Introduced by Curtiss-Wright
New Radar Video capture/convert/mix VME board provides on-board Core(tm) i7 processing, halves slot count of predecessor to a single slot ASHBURN, Va. – Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that its Defense Solutions division has introduced the Cougar 2 radar video acquisition and scan conversion module. This high-performance, dual-channel radar interface board accepts and processes both analog and digital radar signals. It uniquely combines an Intel® Core™ i7-based single board computer (SBC) and advanced radar video processing capabilities on a rugged single-slot 6U VME module. The board supports a wide range of radar interfaces including radar video, triggers, and azimuth turning data. Cougar 2 is designed to speed and ease the integration of radar video capture, conversion and mixing into deployed vessel tracking, airborne target tracking, and airport ground movement applications. Radar video applications can be executed locally, using the board’s Core i7 processor, or executed remotely via a network for which an API is provided. Use of Cougar 2 enables system integrators to quickly and easily field a complete radar capture and display solution in a single VME slot assembly, freeing up space for other VME cards in the same enclosure.
"Cougar 2 builds on the success of its predecessor, our original Cougar radar video conversion solution, with greatly increased processing power while reducing the earlier two-slot solution to a single VME slot,” said Lynn Bamford, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Defense Solutions division. “This open architecture COTS module delivers a fully integrated, highly flexible radar console solution."[Continue reading →]
Ethernet Packet Recording Software Enhances Secure Removable Data Cartridge System from Curtiss-Wright
New PCAP Software option significantly expands capabilities of Vortex™ Data Transport System (DTS) network attached storage (NAS) subsystem - See more at: http://www.cwcdefense.com/media-center/press-release/cw-announces-pcap-software-option-for-dts.html#sthash.RodwgRQx.dpuf ASHBURN, Va. – Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that its Defense Solutions division has introduced a new packet capture software (PCAP) option to enhance its popular Vortex™ Data Transport System (DTS). Believed to be the first time that the PCAP functionality, compatible with WireShark® software, has been offered in a rugged commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) network attached storage (NAS) subsystem, this new Ethernet recording capability enables Vortex DTS users to record all Ethernet packets flowing over a vehicle’s LAN during the course of a mission. While using DTS as a Network File Server (NFS), it can now also be used to record network traffic for later analysis. Designed for use in network-enabled mobile vehicles deployed in harsh aerospace and defense environments, Vortex DTS supports a wide operating temperature range and high levels of shock and vibration.
“With the addition of its new PCAP packet capture capability, our rugged Data Transport System solution delivers more capabilities and an expanded value proposition for system integrators and flight test instrumentation engineers,” said Lynn Bamford, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Defense Solutions division. “It now combines its already industry-leading critical data storage and protection features with Ethernet sniffing functionality to enable recording and network analysis of each and every packet transferred over a mobile vehicle’s LAN during a mission.” [Continue reading →]
Curtiss-Wright Launches Family of Integrated Systems Pre-Qualified to MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 and DO-160 Standards
Family of Integrated Systems Pre-Qualified to MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 and DO-160 Standards ASHBURN, Va. – Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that its Defense Solutions division has debuted a new family of rugged, open architecture Pre-Qualified Subsystems, certified to meet the demanding MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 and RTCA/DO-160 military and aviation environmental engineering standards at no additional cost to the customer. Responding to increasing demand from customers to help identify ways to reduce costs and speed time to deployment, Curtiss-Wright has developed an extensive range of pre-certified subsystem product configurations that comprise the new Pre-Qualified Subsystem family. These select products eliminate the need for customers to undertake their own time-consuming, costly, and risk-fraught process of building new systems from the ground up in order to meet demanding performance requirements. Designed for optimal performance in deployed harsh environments, Curtiss-Wright’s Pre-Qualified Subsystems can save customers tens of thousands of dollars and multiple weeks (typically 8-12 weeks) of development time that would otherwise be required to meet MIL-STD-810/MIL-STD-461/ RTCA/DO-160 testing requirements. They also save significant amounts of time before environmental testing even begins, because the lead-time to delivery of the first testable system can shrink from the typical 10 months-to-2 years frequently seen for a customer’s internal hardware development phase, to a matter of several months.
These rugged, field-proven mission computers leverage Curtiss-Wright’s unmatched industry leading COTS modules and system packaging expertise. Ideal for use in SWaP-C constrained aircraft and ground vehicle platforms deployed in harsh environments, the Pre-Qualified Subsystems support all the most popular defense and aerospace open architectures, including 3U and 6U, with configurations ranging from 1 to 5 slots.[Continue reading →]
Curtiss-Wright Introduces P4080 Octal-Core Power Architecture(tm) 3U OpenVPX(tm) Single Board Computer
Curtiss-Wright Introduces P4080 Octal-Core Power Architecture™ 3U OpenVPX™ Single Board Computer ASHBURN, VA – August 12, 2013 – Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright Controls, has introduced the new VPX3-131, a rugged 3U OpenVPX™ single board computer (SBC) featuring Freescale™’s octal-core QorIQ™ P4080, Dual-core QorIQ™ P5020/5010, or Quad-core QorIQ™ P3041 Power Architecture™ processor. The VPX3-131 combines the performance and the advanced I/O capabilities of Freescale's QorIQ™ 4-core, 8-core or dual 64-bit processors with an impressive set of I/O that provides a powerful processing solution for SWaP-constrained environments. It delivers a high level of computing functionality in a small 3U standard form factor with low power for its level of processing performance, while providing industry leading I/O flexibility.
The rugged VPX3-131 is available in either air-cooled or conduction-cooled variants. Its integral high-speed backplane and XMC mezzanine module connectivity support multi-GB/s data flows from board-to-board, both through the VPX3-131’s backplane interface and from the backplane to its XMC site. The board is designed to deliver the high bandwidth processing needed to handle the acquisition, processing, and distribution of sensor data required by demanding defense and aerospace applications such as video, radar, and sonar. The VPX3-131 is equally well suited for use as a mission computer, display computer, or in SIGINT and motor control applications.[Continue reading →]
Curtiss-Wright Corporation today announced that its Defense Solutions division has received a contract from Kayser Italia S.r.l. through Astrium GmbH and the European Space Agency (ESA) to supply data handling equipment for use on the International Space Station.[Continue reading →]
Curtiss-wright Applauds The European Space Agency On The First Launch And Retrieval Of The Ixv Spacecraft
The launch of the Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV) experimental re-entry vehicle ASHBURN, Va. – February 11, 2015 – Curtiss-Wright Corporation’s (NYSE: CW) Defense Solutions division extends its congratulations to the European Space Agency (ESA) on today’s historic first launch and retrieval of the Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV), its experimental re-entry vehicle. In order to test re-entry technologies for future spacecraft, the IXV was launched into a suborbital path by a Vega rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
Curtiss-Wright, as a valued partner to Alenia Aermacchi S.p.A on the IXV program for over five years, supplied the IXV program with its rugged data handling and telemetry subsystem technology. Curtiss-Wright’s Dublin-based operation provided data acquisition, networking and recording subsystems that were installed on the IXV spacecraft to acquire sensor data throughout the duration of the mission. [Continue reading →]
Curtiss-Wright's New Ethernet Module Bridges PTP Protocols
New Ethernet Backplane Controller Module for popular Acra KAM-500 DAU Adds Bridge for Precision Time Protocol (PTP) V1 and V2 ASHBURN, Va. – Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that its Defense Solutions division has introduced a unique Ethernet backplane controller module that combines the improved timestamp accuracy of Precision Time Protocol (PTP) V2 with the ability to communicate with legacy PTP V1-based flight test instrumentation (FTI) networks. Adding support for the improved accuracy, precision and robustness of PTP V2 delivers high precision time stamping while ensuring that the FTI system is compatible with the latest generation of Ethernet switches. Designed and manufactured by Curtiss-Wright’s Avionics & Electronics Group, the new BCU/145 commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) module is designed for use with its popular Acra KAM-500 data acquisition unit (DAU). The module enables FTI system designers to program an Acra KAM-500 unit and transmit Ethernet packets while eliminating compatibility issues arising from heterogeneous PTP V1 and PTP V2 Ethernet switch components. Furthermore, it protects the customer’s existing investment in older PTP V1-based technology while providing support for newer generation PTP V2-based Ethernet architectures.
An informative white paper, “Addressing the Challenges Created by Large Networked Ethernet FTI”, that discusses the FTI market’s increasing use of Ethernet-based networks is available for download.[Continue reading →]
Curtiss-Wright Introduces a Flexible, High Accuracy 8-Channel Module for its ACRA KAM-500 Data Acquisition System
New Multi-Interface Module Features Independently Configurable Analog Channels ASHBURN, Va. – Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that its Defense Solutions division has introduced a new flexible analog module for its flight test instrumentation (FTI) product range. Designed and manufactured by its Avionics & Electronics Group, the Acra KAM-500 ADC/136 is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) module that enables users to interface to different analog sensors on the same module without sacrificing accuracy.
The ADC/136 features eight (8) flexible channels that can be used with a wide range of sensor types, including full or half-bridge, potentiometer, single ended, differential ended, Integrated Circuit Piezoelectric (ICP), Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) or thermocouple sensors. Configuration of each of the individual channels can be performed quickly and easily using Curtiss-Wright’s intuitive DAS Studio software. This provides flight test engineers with a simple and highly flexible approach for meeting new or unique sensor requirements. It also helps to reduce the total number of modules necessary in an FTI application where only a small number of parameters need to be acquired.[Continue reading →]
Safety Certifiable COTS Graphics Module for Defense & Civil Aviation Systems Introduced by Curtiss-Wright
New VPX3-718 graphics module supports DO-254 DAL C and DO-178C DAL C Certifiability to speed development while reducing the cost and risk of safety-certifiable aviation systems ASHBURN, Va. – Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that its Defense Solutions division has introduced the VPX3-718, a new rugged commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) graphics display and video capture engine that supports DO-254 DAL C and DO-178C DAL C safety certifiability. The VPX3-718 graphics module significantly speeds and reduces the cost of developing critical aviation applications on any platform that requires high performance graphics and video processing. Designed for use in military and civil aviation applications, the VPX3-718, along with the VPX3-150 single board computer (SBC), are the first members of Curtiss-Wright’s new family of Safety Certifiable COTS Module solutions. These modules feature the standard DO-254/DO-178 design artifact packages required to support successful certification of the customer’s system. The VPX3-718 is powered by an AMD Radeon™ E4690 GPU. It is the first Curtiss-Wright graphics module to support full stream video capture and 1.485 Gbps HD-SDI (SMPTE-292M) output to support the transfer of uncompressed high-definition video. It eases and speeds the integration of dual independent channels of 2D/3D graphics display into deployed airborne systems that require optimal performance, even in the most harsh environments.
“Our new family of Safety Certifiable COTS Modules represents our commitment to leading the industry in bringing rugged, safety certifiable COTS system solutions to airborne platforms,” said Lynn Bamford, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Defense Solutions division. “The VPX3-718 delivers high performance, cost-effective graphics and video capture supported by comprehensive DO-254 and DO-178 data artifact packages to help our customers get their critical aviation systems fielded sooner.”[Continue reading →]
Curtiss-Wright Announces First Virtex(r)-7 6U VPX Module with Industry's Highest Performance ADC/DAC module for Wideband, Low-Latency Electronic Warfare Applications
ASHBURN, VA – January 25, 2013 – Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions (CWCDS), a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls, has introduced the CHAMP-WB (“WideBand”), the Industry’s first Xilinx® Virtex®-7 OpenVPX™ COTS DSP Engine designed for sense-and-response applications that require high bandwidth and minimal latency. In addition, Curtiss-Wright is also introducing its first module for the CHAMP-WB, the TADF-4300, featuring Tektronix Component Solutions’ 12.5 GS/s Analog-to-Digital (ADC) and /Digital-to-Analog (DAC) technologies. Combined, these two modules form the CHAMP-WB-DRFM and provide the highest bandwidth/highest resolution platform for wideband Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) processing available in the embedded defense and aerospace market, delivering an unprecedented 12.5 GS/s 8-bit ADC and 12.5 GS/s 10-bit DAC performance from a single 6U slot.
This new rugged 6U card set is the first product resulting from Curtiss-Wright’s recently announced technology and marketing partnership with Tektronix Component Solutions, and features the jointly-developed TADF-4300 module. The CHAMP-WB-DRFM card set is optimized for EW applications and provides the industry’s lowest latency, highest performance ADC/DAC performance and highest available I/O bandwidth. Based on Tektronix’s silicon germanium (SiGe) based data converters, the TADF-4300, when coupled with the CHAMP-WB’s on-board Virtex®7 FPGA and high-speed wideband interfaces, enables designers to develop powerful embedded DRFM solutions with 3x the performance of existing CMOS-based offerings.[Continue reading →]
Curtiss-wright Awarded Contract By Boeing
Curtiss-Wright Corporation today announced that its Defense Solutions division was awarded a contract by The Boeing Company to supply rugged data handling avionics for use in the Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 spacecraft. This equipment will gather data from critical vehicle sensors used by the on-board computers to make decisions during the flight.[Continue reading →]
Curtiss-Wright Controls Debuts Low-Cost Rugged, Removable Solid State Memory Module Carrier
“The low-cost SATA SSD-based Vortex FSM-C complements our wide array of 3U VPX embedded system modules, including SBCs, switches and graphics display solutions, offering a cost effective approach to integrate data capture and transport,” said Lynn Bamford, senior vice president and general manager of Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions. “The FSM-C meets the demands of the most rugged environments while providing very high density storage.”
Data Security [Continue reading →]
Curtiss-Wright Debuts New Rugged and Reliable 14.1" LCD Video Display for Airborne Surveillance
Curtiss-Wright Debuts New Rugged and Reliable 14.1” LCD Video Display for Airborne Surveillance HELITECH INTERNATIONAL 2013, LONDON, UK – September 24, 2013 – Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions, a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls, has introduced the newest member of its Skyquest™ family of rugged touchscreen mission displays. The new Skyquest AVDU3600 is a 14.1” LCD display that provides high definition (HD) 1440x900 resolution and features sophisticated control and video handling capabilities designed specifically for the unique demands of airborne defense and law enforcement applications. The new optically bonded display delivers new levels of reliability, flexibility and quality including superior optical performance and enhanced sunlight readability to airborne platforms. When integrated with the Skyquest™ Video Management System (VMS), the touchscreen-enabled AVDU3600 combines sophisticated control and video handling capabilities, including built-in support for multiple video inputs controlled by hard buttons on the bezel and configurable soft buttons overlaid on the display, without requiring costly hardware variants.
Ideal for Airborne Video Surveillance [Continue reading →]
New Rugged 5-Slot 3U Mission Computer Introduced by Curtiss-Wright
Fully Integrated/Qualified Mission Computer delivers enhanced performance with up to four (4) Core(tm)i7 SBCs connected by Layer 2 Ethernet Switch and PCIe, and an optional Graphics Engine[Continue reading →]
Curtiss-wright Applauds The European Space Agency On The First Launch And Retrieval Of The Ixv Spacecraft
The launch of the Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV) experimental re-entry vehicle ASHBURN, Va. – February 11, 2015 – Curtiss-Wright Corporation’s (NYSE: CW) Defense Solutions division extends its congratulations to the European Space Agency (ESA) on today’s historic first launch and retrieval of the Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV), its experimental re-entry vehicle. In order to test re-entry technologies for future spacecraft, the IXV was launched into a suborbital path by a Vega rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
Curtiss-Wright, as a valued partner to Alenia Aermacchi S.p.A on the IXV program for over five years, supplied the IXV program with its rugged data handling and telemetry subsystem technology. Curtiss-Wright’s Dublin-based operation provided data acquisition, networking and recording subsystems that were installed on the IXV spacecraft to acquire sensor data throughout the duration of the mission. [Continue reading →]
Safety Certifiable COTS Graphics Module for Defense & Civil Aviation Systems Introduced by Curtiss-Wright
New VPX3-718 graphics module supports DO-254 DAL C and DO-178C DAL C Certifiability to speed development while reducing the cost and risk of safety-certifiable aviation systems ASHBURN, Va. – Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that its Defense Solutions division has introduced the VPX3-718, a new rugged commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) graphics display and video capture engine that supports DO-254 DAL C and DO-178C DAL C safety certifiability. The VPX3-718 graphics module significantly speeds and reduces the cost of developing critical aviation applications on any platform that requires high performance graphics and video processing. Designed for use in military and civil aviation applications, the VPX3-718, along with the VPX3-150 single board computer (SBC), are the first members of Curtiss-Wright’s new family of Safety Certifiable COTS Module solutions. These modules feature the standard DO-254/DO-178 design artifact packages required to support successful certification of the customer’s system. The VPX3-718 is powered by an AMD Radeon™ E4690 GPU. It is the first Curtiss-Wright graphics module to support full stream video capture and 1.485 Gbps HD-SDI (SMPTE-292M) output to support the transfer of uncompressed high-definition video. It eases and speeds the integration of dual independent channels of 2D/3D graphics display into deployed airborne systems that require optimal performance, even in the most harsh environments.
“Our new family of Safety Certifiable COTS Modules represents our commitment to leading the industry in bringing rugged, safety certifiable COTS system solutions to airborne platforms,” said Lynn Bamford, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Defense Solutions division. “The VPX3-718 delivers high performance, cost-effective graphics and video capture supported by comprehensive DO-254 and DO-178 data artifact packages to help our customers get their critical aviation systems fielded sooner.”[Continue reading →]
Curtiss-Wright Expands its Hybricon(r) Family of Fabric40(tm) OpenVPX Backplanes with New Central-Switched and Pass-Through Profiles
Curtiss-Wright Expands its Hybricon(r) Family of Fabric40(tm) OpenVPX Backplanes with New Central-Switched and Pass-Through Profiles ASHBURN, Va. – Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that its Defense Solutions division has expanded its industry leading family of 40Gbps Gen3 OpenVPX™ backplanes with the introduction of three (3) new Hybricon® central-switched Fabric40™ OpenVPX backplanes and two (2) new Gen3 OpenVPX-optimized Fabric40 OpenVPX pass-through backplanes. Curtiss-Wright’s Fabric40 family of backplanes is designed to enable end-to-end transmission of the high speed data required for the most demanding ground and airborne C4ISR and EW deployed applications. They deliver over 2x the performance of previous generation Serial RapidIO (SRIO) Gen-2-based systems and 4x the performance of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE)-based systems.
The new Gen3 OpenVPX backplanes support full-speed, bottleneck-free distribution of data over, Gen3 PCI-Express, 40Gbps Ethernet or Infiniband® fabrics. Featuring patent-pending signal integrity technology to ensure application reliability and reduced risk, these high performance backplanes enable the design of a new class of embedded subsystems capable of delivering previously unobtainable levels of performance to support numerous demanding defense and aerospace EW, SIGINT, RADAR applications, such as the real-time detection and identification of signals of interest. Designed for deployment in harsh defense and aerospace environments, Hybricon backplanes are ideal for use in air, naval, ground vehicles, and base station platforms.[Continue reading →]
Curtiss-Wright's New Rugged Switch Solutions Lower the Cost of Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity in SWaP-Optimized Packages
The SMS-652 Rugged Switchbox™ is a fully MIL-qualified standalone 16-port GbE Switch LRU. The new VPX3-652 GbE Switch LRM provides up to 20 ports of Ethernet connectivity in a single 3U slot with a very low power footprint. ASHBURN, Va. – November 20, 2013 - Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions, a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls, has introduced two new cost-effective rugged Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Switch solutions, the SMS-652 Rugged Switchbox™ subsystem and VPX3-652 GbE Switch module, that speed and ease the integration of modern networking technology into defense platforms. Curtiss-Wright’s new GbE Switch line replaceable unit (LRU) and line replaceable module (LRM) solutions dramatically lower the cost of adding network connectivity into new and legacy platforms. These COTS GbE Switch solutions are designed to meet the continuing technology refresh requirements of defense and aerospace systems integrators facing increased size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C) pressures.
The SMS-652 Rugged Switchbox™ is a fully MIL-qualified standalone 16-port GbE Switch LRU that can be quickly and easily integrated into airborne, ground and naval platforms. Housed in a compact sealed enclosure, the SMS-652 is ideal for airborne communications systems, sensor data acquisition, and data processing applications, on platforms such as UAVs, where there is limited available space for larger subsystems.[Continue reading →]
Curtiss-Wright Enhances its Inter-Processor Communications (IPC) Software with SRIO Gen 2 Support
IPC 2.5 Software Library Simplifies Development of Switched Interconnect Solutions with Messaging and Global Shared Memory Support ASHBURN, VA – July 16, 2013 – Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions, a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls, has announced availability of IPC 2.5, the latest version of its popular Inter-Processor Communications (IPC) software library for building high-performance multi-processor DSP OpenVPX™ (VITA 65) platforms employing switched interconnect technology.
IPC 2.5 is designed for use in demanding defense and aerospace signal processing applications such as radar, signal intelligence, image processing and electronic warfare. The new IPC 2.5, with its support for Serial RapidIO® (SRIO) Gen 2, makes Curtiss-Wright's DSP communications library ideal for use in DSP applications designed with the latest high bandwidth, switched serial fabric-based OpenVPX technology.[Continue reading →]
Curtiss-Wright Expands its Hybricon(r) Family of Fabric40(tm) OpenVPX Backplanes with New Central-Switched and Pass-Through Profiles
Curtiss-Wright Expands its Hybricon(r) Family of Fabric40(tm) OpenVPX Backplanes with New Central-Switched and Pass-Through Profiles ASHBURN, Va. – Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that its Defense Solutions division has expanded its industry leading family of 40Gbps Gen3 OpenVPX™ backplanes with the introduction of three (3) new Hybricon® central-switched Fabric40™ OpenVPX backplanes and two (2) new Gen3 OpenVPX-optimized Fabric40 OpenVPX pass-through backplanes. Curtiss-Wright’s Fabric40 family of backplanes is designed to enable end-to-end transmission of the high speed data required for the most demanding ground and airborne C4ISR and EW deployed applications. They deliver over 2x the performance of previous generation Serial RapidIO (SRIO) Gen-2-based systems and 4x the performance of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE)-based systems.
The new Gen3 OpenVPX backplanes support full-speed, bottleneck-free distribution of data over, Gen3 PCI-Express, 40Gbps Ethernet or Infiniband® fabrics. Featuring patent-pending signal integrity technology to ensure application reliability and reduced risk, these high performance backplanes enable the design of a new class of embedded subsystems capable of delivering previously unobtainable levels of performance to support numerous demanding defense and aerospace EW, SIGINT, RADAR applications, such as the real-time detection and identification of signals of interest. Designed for deployment in harsh defense and aerospace environments, Hybricon backplanes are ideal for use in air, naval, ground vehicles, and base station platforms.[Continue reading →]
Curtiss-Wright's New Rugged Switch Solutions Lower the Cost of Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity in SWaP-Optimized Packages
The SMS-652 Rugged Switchbox™ is a fully MIL-qualified standalone 16-port GbE Switch LRU. The new VPX3-652 GbE Switch LRM provides up to 20 ports of Ethernet connectivity in a single 3U slot with a very low power footprint. ASHBURN, Va. – November 20, 2013 - Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions, a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls, has introduced two new cost-effective rugged Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Switch solutions, the SMS-652 Rugged Switchbox™ subsystem and VPX3-652 GbE Switch module, that speed and ease the integration of modern networking technology into defense platforms. Curtiss-Wright’s new GbE Switch line replaceable unit (LRU) and line replaceable module (LRM) solutions dramatically lower the cost of adding network connectivity into new and legacy platforms. These COTS GbE Switch solutions are designed to meet the continuing technology refresh requirements of defense and aerospace systems integrators facing increased size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C) pressures.
The SMS-652 Rugged Switchbox™ is a fully MIL-qualified standalone 16-port GbE Switch LRU that can be quickly and easily integrated into airborne, ground and naval platforms. Housed in a compact sealed enclosure, the SMS-652 is ideal for airborne communications systems, sensor data acquisition, and data processing applications, on platforms such as UAVs, where there is limited available space for larger subsystems.[Continue reading →]
Curtiss-Wright Launches Groundbreaking Fabric40(tm) Next-Generation Fabric Program to Increase Bandwidth of Embedded Military Systems
New Initiative Doubles Data Fabric Speeds Across Product Line: CHAMP-AV9 DSP Board Announced as First Fabric40(tm) Product to Support 40 Gbps Speeds for both Ethernet and Infiniband(r) Fabrics[Continue reading →]
Curtiss-Wright Enhances its Inter-Processor Communications (IPC) Software with SRIO Gen 2 Support
IPC 2.5 Software Library Simplifies Development of Switched Interconnect Solutions with Messaging and Global Shared Memory Support ASHBURN, VA – July 16, 2013 – Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions, a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls, has announced availability of IPC 2.5, the latest version of its popular Inter-Processor Communications (IPC) software library for building high-performance multi-processor DSP OpenVPX™ (VITA 65) platforms employing switched interconnect technology.
IPC 2.5 is designed for use in demanding defense and aerospace signal processing applications such as radar, signal intelligence, image processing and electronic warfare. The new IPC 2.5, with its support for Serial RapidIO® (SRIO) Gen 2, makes Curtiss-Wright's DSP communications library ideal for use in DSP applications designed with the latest high bandwidth, switched serial fabric-based OpenVPX technology.[Continue reading →]
Curtiss-Wright Announces First Virtex(r)-7 6U VPX Module with Industry's Highest Performance ADC/DAC module for Wideband, Low-Latency Electronic Warfare Applications
ASHBURN, VA – January 25, 2013 – Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions (CWCDS), a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls, has introduced the CHAMP-WB (“WideBand”), the Industry’s first Xilinx® Virtex®-7 OpenVPX™ COTS DSP Engine designed for sense-and-response applications that require high bandwidth and minimal latency. In addition, Curtiss-Wright is also introducing its first module for the CHAMP-WB, the TADF-4300, featuring Tektronix Component Solutions’ 12.5 GS/s Analog-to-Digital (ADC) and /Digital-to-Analog (DAC) technologies. Combined, these two modules form the CHAMP-WB-DRFM and provide the highest bandwidth/highest resolution platform for wideband Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) processing available in the embedded defense and aerospace market, delivering an unprecedented 12.5 GS/s 8-bit ADC and 12.5 GS/s 10-bit DAC performance from a single 6U slot.
This new rugged 6U card set is the first product resulting from Curtiss-Wright’s recently announced technology and marketing partnership with Tektronix Component Solutions, and features the jointly-developed TADF-4300 module. The CHAMP-WB-DRFM card set is optimized for EW applications and provides the industry’s lowest latency, highest performance ADC/DAC performance and highest available I/O bandwidth. Based on Tektronix’s silicon germanium (SiGe) based data converters, the TADF-4300, when coupled with the CHAMP-WB’s on-board Virtex®7 FPGA and high-speed wideband interfaces, enables designers to develop powerful embedded DRFM solutions with 3x the performance of existing CMOS-based offerings.[Continue reading →]
