Military & Aerospace Electronics
Article

Thermal-Management Techniques Take-on the Heat

It's nearly impossible to use power efficiently enough to eliminate waste heat altogether. Enhancing efficiency can help reduce waste heat -- but only to a degree.

10/27/2022
Military Embedded Systems
Article

Reducing SWaP in the Field with a USB-based Hardware Security Module

Digital keys are a core concept in establishing secure networks, one as relevant in a data center application as it is at the edge of the tactical battlefield.

10/17/2022
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Next-Gen Processors and Virtualization Cut SWaP Tradeoffs

Today, increasing demand for functionality in modern aircraft is driving a critical need for virtualized avionics systems that combine separate capabilities into a single ruggedized and compact computer.

10/07/2021
Aerospace & Defense Technology
Article

Designing Rugged SWaP-Optimized MOSA Solutions for UUVs

As the U.S. Navy increases its investment in its fleet of unmanned undersea vehicles (UUV), suppliers of rugged commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) subsystems, providing solutions for mission computers, network switches, and routers, and data storage are meeting the needs of these unique platforms.

05/01/2021
Military Embedded Systems
Article

Optimizing Multicore Architectures for Safety-Critical Applications

Bringing the benefits of multicore processors to safety-critical systems is challenging. Read how Curtiss-Wright and Green Hills Software are up to the challenge.

03/12/2019
Military & Aerospace Electronics
Article

Smaller, Faster, Stronger

Courtney Howard looks at how military and aerospace requirements demand greater strength, speed, and capabilities in smaller form factors.

03/01/2018
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VITA 76.0 Connectors Deliver Military-Grade High-Speed Signal Integrity for 10 GbE, USB 3.0 and SATA 3.0 Interfaces

Mike Southworth, Curtiss-Wright and Ken Braund, Meritec look at how VITA 76.0 connectors deliver military-grade high-speed signal integrity for 10 GbE, USB 3.0 and SATA 3.0 interfaces.

08/31/2017
Aerospace & Defense Technology
Article

Using SWaP-C Reductions to Improve UAS/UGV Mission Capabilities

We discuss the groundbreaking SWaP-C reduction for processor and network switch systems are enabling UAS and UGV platforms to expand their mission capabilities.

04/30/2016