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January 12, 2011

Curtiss-Wright Controls Introduces New 4-Slot OpenVPX™ Compact Rugged 3U Multi-Platform Mission Computer Sub-System

by Kevin Morris

SAN DIEGO, CA — January 11, 2011 — Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing (CWCEC), a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls and a leading designer and manufacturer of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) VME, VPX, VXS and CompactPCI products for the rugged deployed defense and aerospace market, has introduced a new compact, natural convection-cooled rugged 4-slot OpenVPX™ system, the MPMC-9341 Multi-Platform Mission Computer. Developed by CWCEC’s Embedded Systems group in San Diego, CA, the MPMC-9341 features a built-in power supply and four (4) 3U OpenVPX system slots that can be configured to accommodate up to four single board computers (SBCs) for high performance multi-processing applications, or as a mix of SBCs and I/O modules to handle specific program I/O requirements.

The MPMC-9341 uses advanced packaging techniques to provide the processing power of up to 4 SBCs in a rugged enclosure that measures a compact 600 cubic inches yet is able to operate and survive external air temperatures of 55°C using only natural convection.  This enables system designers to implement and deploy a highly capable processing system without the need for fans, coldplates, vehicle-supplied air, liquid or other demands from the vehicle. This rugged Packaged COTS (PCOTS) system can be readily configured to meet the needs of the full range of military or aerospace requirements, from benign laboratory to harsh deployed ground vehicle environments, simplifying and speeding the development and deployment of critical applications.

The MPMC-9341 can greatly reduce up-front development costs. As a PCOTS system it delivers economies of scale in production that reduce recurring costs while meeting the I/O, performance and environmental requirements of unique, demanding military programs. It features a rugged enclosure designed to the meet military specifications including MIL-STD-810 for environmental conditions, MIL-STD-461 for EMI, and MIL-STD-704 for power. This rugged computing system is designed to fill multiple roles in air and land vehicles. 

“Our customers are looking for performance and flexibility in VPX system designs,” said Lynn Bamford, vice president and general manager of Curtiss-Wright Controls

Embedded Computing. “Our packaged COTS rugged systems deliver tried and tested Curtiss-Wright COTS advanced single board computers and I/O options in field-ready and affordable configurations that lower risk for the most demanding environments and applications.”

MPMC-9341 System Key Features:

  • 3U VPX (VITA 65/OpenVPX) Form Factor
  • Four system slots
  • Measurements:
    • Dimensions: 12.5” x 5.8” x 8.3”
    • Volume: 602in³
    • Weight: 25lbs (fully populated system)
  • Thermal management
    • Natural convection of 180W @ 55°C
  • Power Supply
    • 28 VDC input
    • MIL-STD-704E
  • Backplane Fabric
    • PCI Express (PCIe) between system slots
  • Environmental
    • Designed to meet MIL-STD-810
  • EMI
    • Designed to meet MIL-STD-461
  • Power
    • Designed to meet MIL-STD-704
  • Optional Interfaces include
    • Four (4) Gigabit Ethernet
    • Four (4) RS-232 Serial
    • Four (4) RS-422 Serial
    • Four (4) USB 2.0
    • Four (4) VGA
    • Four (4) SATA
    • Eight (8) Audio

Inquiries: Please forward all Sales and reader service inquiries to Jerri-Lynne Charbonneau, Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing, Tel: (613) 254-5112; Fax: (613) 599-7777; e-mail: sales@cwcembedded.com

For pricing information, please contact the factory.  Availability is Q2 2011.

About Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing

Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing is the industry’s most comprehensive and experienced single source for embedded solutions, ranging from Processing, Subsystems, Data Communication, DSP, and Video & Graphics to the most advanced board level components and fully integrated custom systems. The Embedded Computing group serves the defense, aerospace, commercial and industrial markets and is part of Curtiss-Wright Controls Inc. For more information about Curtiss-Wright visit www.cwcembedded.com.

About Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Curtiss-Wright Controls is the motion control segment of Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW). With manufacturing facilities around the world, Curtiss-Wright Controls is a leading technology-based organization providing niche motion control products, subsystems and services internationally for the aerospace and defense markets. For more information, visit www.cwcontrols.com.


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January 12, 2011

Synopsys Announces Android Operating System Support for DesignWare ARC Processor Cores

by Kevin Morris

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced Android operating system (v2.2 FroYo) support for the DesignWare™ ARC™ 750D processor core. The DesignWare ARC 750D host processor, which runs at 1.1 GHz and delivers 1800 DMIPs in an industry standard 40-nanometer (nm) process, is an ideal choice for designers requiring a high-performance, low-power and cost-effective microprocessor to drive Android-based applications. The DesignWare ARC 750D processor now allows designers to leverage the extensive, existing software and applications available for the Android operating system. Furthermore, designers are able to configure the processor hardware and application software to differentiate their products in the market.

The DesignWare ARC 750D offers a broad range of processor, DSP and floating point capabilities, enabling designers to address a wide range of processing requirements with a single host application processor. Using a single processor simplifies the design, lowers silicon-area and enables faster debug of the chip. In addition, Synopsys offers designers a full suite of software and development tools to ease program development and debug. Shipped in more than 550 million ICs annually, Synopsys’ high-quality DesignWare ARC processors can be integrated into system-on-chip (SoC) designs with less risk and improved time-to-market.

“Synopsys’ DesignWare ARC 750D processor core with support for the Android operating system enabled us to easily integrate Android-based applications into our SoC early in the design process,” said Robert Chen, president of AVID. “By using Synopsys’ configurable DesignWare ARC 750D processor, we are able to produce a high-performance, low-power solution that is helping deliver next-generation Android-based products reliably to the marketplace.”

“The next-generation of consumer products requires support for very high-performance multimedia applications,” said John Koeter, vice president of marketing for the Solutions Group at Synopsys. “The DesignWare ARC 750D with support for the Android OS, combined with our complementary audio and video subsystem solutions, gives designers a comprehensive IP solution for their multimedia application needs from a single, trusted IP provider.”

Availability

The DesignWare ARC 750D processor is available now. Support for the Android operating system is available now for early adopters, and will be in general availability during Q3 2011. For more information about the Android platform and DesignWare ARC processor solutions, please visithttp://www.synopsys.com/dw/ipdir.php?ds=arc_android.

About DesignWare IP

Synopsys is a leading provider of high-quality, silicon-proven IP solutions for SoC designs. The broad DesignWare IP portfolio includes complete interface IP solutions consisting of controllers, PHY and Verification IP for widely used protocols, analog IP, embedded memories, logic libraries, embedded test & repair IP and configurable processor cores. In addition, Synopsys offers SystemC™ transaction-level models to build virtual prototypes for rapid, pre-silicon development of software. With a robust IP development methodology, reuse tools, extensive investment in quality and comprehensive technical support, Synopsys enables designers to accelerate time-to-market and reduce integration risk. For more information on DesignWare IP, visit:http://www.synopsys.com/designware. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/designware_ip.

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is a world leader in electronic design automation (EDA), supplying the global electronics market with the software, intellectual property (IP) and services used in semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing. Synopsys’ comprehensive, integrated portfolio of implementation, verification, IP, manufacturing and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) solutions helps address the key challenges designers and manufacturers face today, such as power and yield management, system-to-silicon verification and time-to-results. These technology-leading solutions help give Synopsys customers a competitive edge in bringing the best products to market quickly while reducing costs and schedule risk. Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has approximately 70 offices located throughout North America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India. Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com/.

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