Unitronix NIU1 compact, nano-sized subsystem

The NIU1 is an integrated, compact, nano-sized subsystem with I/O capabilities that connects to existing platform ethernet networks, making data available to any system on the network. The Nano Interface Unit (NIU1) easily adds sensor data acquisition, distribution and communication interfaces to mission computers without expensive chassis and backplane redesign, for use in military and aerospace embedded applications.

The NIU1 supports a wide selection of different intelligent I/O, motion simulation/measurement and communications functions such as: A/D, D/A, TTL, RTD; discrete I/O; differential transceiver, synchro/resolver/LVDT/RVDT measurement, simulation and excitation; strain gauge; encoder; dual-channel, dual-redundant BC/RT/MT MIL-STD-1553; high-speed sync/async RS232/422/423/485; ARINC 429/575 and CANBus. This approach provides a simple integration effort for dedicated I/O interface capability to existing or new applications, targeting specific interfacing requirements and provides a complete I/O function subsystem. In addition, power-over-ethernet (PoE) is standard on the NIU1, making it easy to integrate where 28 VDC power isn’t readily available.

Application benefits include: independent (preprocessed) I/O functionality targeted to specific data acquisition/control areas, technology insertion and sensor interfacing to existing fielded applications, minimal integration risk based on current field-proven, deployed technologies, 1.5″H x 1.6″D x 6.5″L at 454 g with three mounting options.