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Embedded Systems

Computer systems with small form factor

Computers with specialised tasks for sensor monitoring, signal processing, control and regulation often do not require a user interface, since their tasks are subject to limited boundary conditions.

Precisely because embedded computers are essential for the operation of military vehicle systems, system developments by KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics are highly fail-safe and specifically qualified for use under the toughest conditions and extreme temperatures according to military standards.

Performance overview:

  • Embedded system
  • Wide variety of serial bus interfaces on separate sockets
  • Auto-on function once supply voltage is applied
  • Implementation with own housing or as a circuit board
  • Link between serial bus system and vehicle network
  • Highly fail-safe

Important standards and product characteristics

MIL-STD-461
VG 95373
VG 96916
MIL-STD-810
DIN EN 60529
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The plus points

Central link between network and weapon system

On-board voltage network

KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics ensures smooth operation on the vehicle’s electrical system through the application of VG96916. This guarantees that the embedded system harmonises with the power supply system, does not negatively influence the system or take damage itself.

Thermal stability

The embedded system boasts high thermal stability and does not require active cooling thanks to its fan-free design.

Supervision

The internal monitoring electronics monitor and control the embedded system accordingly, such as by automatically shutting down if environmental conditions could damage the system.

Qualification

The devices keep out water and dust, withstand salt fog, hold up to fluctuating pressures and the extended temperature range, and reliably process data under heavy shocks and vibrations.

EMC

An aluminium housing ensures EMC compatibility. KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics applies various civil norms and standards as well as MIL-SPECS for this purpose.

Maintenance

A CMOS battery which can be replaced from the outside simplifies maintenance. This means that the device does not have to be sent in and is available more quickly for the next deployment.

Modularity

The system control unit can be adapted to meet the customer’s requests and requirements in every respect, from the interfaces and memory to customer-specific functionalities.

Functions

Embedded computers from KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics are adapted to the customer’s specific requirements or to one or more specific tasks and functions. They are in constant interaction with the vehicle’s environment and react to the surrounding technical process as part of a greater system.

  • Operating system
  • Data transfer
  • Thermal management
  • Modularity
  • Life cycle

Operating system

  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Other operating systems on request

Data transfer

  • Integrated Gigabit LAN

Thermal management

  • Fan-free server system
  • Heat dissipation by convection

Modularity

  • Embedded systems are developed to be modular and scalable
  • Adaptations to the customer’s requests
  • Designed with own housing
  • Designed as circuit board
  • Adaptation of memory equipment
  • Adaptation of the type and number of interfaces
  • Adaptation to customer-specific functionalities

Life cycle

  • Externally replaceable CMOS battery
  • Obsolescence management
  • Embedded systems are always kept up to date with the latest technology
  • Life cycle software

Technical data

Processor

Intel®

Memory

Customer-specific memory equipment

Graphics

Integrated graphics board

Interfaces

Bit-serial connection

 

Ethernet connection

 

Serial interfaces

 

Serial bus

 

Digital video interface

 

Audio interface

 

Customer-specific interfaces

 

Embedded computer from KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics GmbH
Embedded computer system

Hardware variants

  • Embedded system with own housing
  • Embedded system as circuit board
  • Embedded system with customer-specific interfaces
  • Embedded system with customer-specific functionalities