TechnicalGuides
Technical resources to help you select, specify, and deploy rugged computing platforms.
Technical Guide7 min read
VPX vs COTS Rackmount: Platform Architecture for Mission Computing
OpenVPX provides modular scalability and standardised backplane interfaces. COTS rackmount offers faster integration and lower NRE. A guide to choosing the right architecture for your programme.
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Technical Guide6 min read
MIL-STD-810 vs DO-160G: What’s the Difference?
Both standards address environmental ruggedness but target different domains: the key test methods, applicability and what to ask your supplier.
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Technical Guide5 min read
Conduction-Cooled vs Air-Cooled: Choosing the Right Thermal Solution
Sealed conduction-cooled systems eliminate ingress risk but require thermal interface planning. Air-cooled systems offer higher compute density. This guide helps you choose based on your platform constraints.
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Technical Guide7 min read
Edge AI in Military Platforms: Selecting the Right GPU Module
NVIDIA Jetson Orin vs discrete GPU cards vs FPGA accelerators — a decision framework for EO/IR, ISR and sensor fusion applications requiring onboard AI inference.
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Standards Guide9 min read
MIL-STD-461 EMC Compliance for Rugged Systems
Understanding conducted and radiated emissions limits, CS101/CS114/RS103 test methods, and how to work with your rugged computer supplier to ensure EMC compliance from day one.
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Procurement Guide6 min read
Understanding ITAR-Free and EU Supply Chain in Defence Electronics
For European programmes, supply chain sovereignty matters. This guide covers what ITAR-free means in practice, why EU-manufactured electronics provide procurement advantages, and what to look for in a supplier.
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