Crystal Group RE1529 Rugged Embedded Computer

Crystal Group’s RE1529 Rugged Embedded Computer is feature-rich, configurable and engineered with the latest commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies, including Intel chipsets and processors. It is stabilised in a compact, rugged enclosure to provide robust compute power over a long operational life in even the most extreme environments.

The product is manufactured with lightweight composites and delivered with Xeon D multicore processors, up to 128 GB of ECC DDR4 RAM, nine internal 7/9 mm SATA solid-state drive (SSD) bays and flexible I/O in a rugged package measuring 15.24 x 39.12 x 24.38 cm and weighing 3.4 kg. It provides a flexible server-class architecture that also accommodates users’ specific input/output and third-party card requirements.

Providing server-class performance in a compact, embedded footprint, the rugged embedded computer couples a 16-core Intel Xeon D processor with data storage capacity in a fully customisable, scalable system to meet both current and future requirements. It has been designed to survive extreme vibration and environmental conditions which meet or exceed all military requirements.

The device is designed and tested for SWaP-sensitive applications including airborne and transit case use with a minimal footprint and wide-range voltage inputs. The system is virtually maintenance-free, with high performance in harsh conditions including temperature extremes, high shock and vibration, high humidity, high altitudes and dust.

The product features high-quality components in a rugged enclosure made from carbon fibre composites and billet-milled, strain-hardened aluminium. It has been engineered to withstand challenging applications in harsh conditions and extreme environments, including vibration-intense helicopter applications.