Kontron embedded computing takes train to China
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Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team
Oct 10, 2008
Kontron has announced its embedded computing technology will again be integrated into another one of Bombardier's rail system designs being developed to answer transportation needs throughout China.
Bombardier has used embedded computing technology from Kontron since 1996 for the development of numerous high-profile transportation and rail control systems, including automated train cars and wayside rail projects in Dallas, Texas; Madrid; London; Singapore; Taipei; and, most recently, Miami, Florida.
Bombardier's people-mover installations are typically elevated single-track loops serving small areas such as airports or theme parks and using either automated or wayside train cars.
The trains rely on two sets of computing systems for redundant operation and to allow calculations performed in parallel.
These advanced rail systems require a tremendous amount of communication I/O, but must be economical to meet both the performance and cost constraints of the transportation industry.
Kontron and Bombardier engineering teams have worked closely since the inception of the working relationship, with Kontron placing an engineer onsite to train Bombardier's technical lead engineer on the development environment.
Kontron initially provided Bombardier with the Intelligent Serial I/O (ISO) VME card, customised to meet Bombardier's specific needs, including serial communications and cross-checking of redundant systems.
The Kontron standard CPU440 and CPU540 VME processor cards were also integrated for on-board control and positive train separation in Bombardier's automated train car system applications.
Bombardier ultimately commissioned Kontron to develop the customised CPU541 VME card integrating dual processors to manage its critical safety applications and allow more passenger throughput.
Kontron later optimised its VCE405 processor card, creating a 400MHz variant for Bombardier to replace the CPU541 with added mission-specific hardware and capabilities required by real-time transportation applications.
Today Bombardier uses a third VCE405 to replace the ISIO VME card for communications.
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