Acromag ARCX-4000 rugged embedded computer

Acromag’s ARCX-4000 embedded computer is a customisable-off-the-shelf (COTS), SWaP-optimised deployable solution. The small form factor mission computer is designed for rugged and MIL-AERO applications. It uses the Acromag COM Express Type 6 product platform.

Typical applications include military/aerospace deployable systems such as vetronics, C4ISR and payload management, as well as command and control for drones and robotics. It can be used as a portable data acquisition system in an aircraft by adding a 1553 interface board to a dual unit, or add a FPGA and high-speed graphics card for high-speed video transfer. For multi-sensor monitoring on mobile applications, simply add a CAN bus interface.

Intel’s fourth generation of multicore processors provides capabilities for floating-point-intensive computations, media, graphics and security. Power efficiency reduces heat and allows small, light designs with portability. Programmable power limits allow the user to ‘dial down’ the maximum power consumption of the CPU in systems where heat and/or power is a concern.

The product is designed and tested to meet IP67 ratings for sealed protection from dust and limited immersion. Thick circuit boards and thermal management allow the computer to operate under hostile conditions. The computer can withstand extended temperatures and has been shock and vibration tested to MIL-STD-810 specifications.