GE Intelligent Platforms CRS-D4I-3VB1 and CRS-D8I-3VF1 COTS rugged systems

GE Intelligent Platforms has announced two further additions to its family of COTS rugged systems (CRS) that are designed to minimise program risk, cost and time to market. Available as preconfigured, ready-to-run systems, and bringing the total number of standard CRS solutions offered by the company to ten, they are available on very short lead times for users looking to make an immediate start on systems development.

Both new systems are intended for deployment in demanding, harsh environments. The first system, the CRS-D4I-3VB1, is a conduction, cold-plate cooled, 3U VPX application-ready computer; housed in a 4-slot chassis using a single board computer featuring Intel Core i7 processor technology. The second, the CRS-D8I-3VF1, is also a 3U VPX platform centred on an Intel Core i7 processor, but it is housed in a ½ ATR rugged conduction, forced-air-cooled chassis, and affords additional flexibility/expandability through the provision of eight slots. Both systems offer significant I/O capability including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, serial, discrete, USB, audio, gigabit ethernet, VGA, DVI and HD-SDI.

Both solutions are powered by a 28 VDC power supply that meets MIL-STD-704F. The ½ ATR solution also has the option to support a 115 VAC, 400 Hz single-phase power supply. The solutions are designed to withstand the most demanding environments in accordance with MIL-STD-810.