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News Release from: Thales Computers
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 05 April 2004
Integrated subsystems set for defence
applications
Thales Computers is to provide fully qualified integrated subsystems to Thales Communications as the basis for a sophisticated airborne communications controller for defence applications.
Thales Computers is to provide fully qualified integrated subsystems to Thales Communications as the basis for a sophisticated airborne communications controller for defence applications Important factors in the selection of Thales Computers are its ability to provide a complete turnkey system qualified under RTCA/DO-160 for use in demanding airborne environments, as well as Thales Computers' ability to provide long life-cycle support to Thales Communications
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 28 Jun 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The RA2064x airborne VME rack is a compact off-the-shelf solution for avionics applications, meets the RTCA/DO-160D standard for avionic equipment and is suitable for use in a pressurised cabin.
The new subsystem is a 2U rugged rack featuring the PowerEngine7, a high-performance, low-power consumption single board computer (SBC) based on the IBM PowerPC 750 processor running at 733MHz.
As delivered to Thales Communications, the subsystem incorporates predefined third-party I/O cards, runs under LynxOS, and provides upwards compatibility to allow for future technology upgrades.
The airborne communication controller is designed to provide a datalink between transmission equipment and platform technical applications.
Thales Communications designs and provides application-specific software to ensure interoperability between host systems, such as ground or ship-based stations and airborne weapons platforms.
According to Patrick Moreau, DLIP Product Manager for Thales Communications: "Thales Computers' ability to provide a complete subsystem fully qualified for an airborne RTCA/DO-160 environment permitted us to concentrate our efforts on the customer and their application.
As a result, we can deliver a product on time that meets our customer's requirements.
Thales Computers provided a complete airborne solution, comprised of the PowerEngine7 SBC and PMC modules incorporated into several different types of racks including 19in and ATR".
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