Kontron launches µDARC ruggedised Microserver for defence networked operations
Kontron has announced the immediate availability of the µDARC ultra-rugged, compact and resilient portable Microserver dedicated to mission-critical mobile applications in demanding defence environments.
Based on a high efficiency, high performance NXP Arm i.MX8X quad-core processor and integrating multiple I/Os, Kontron µDARC is the most compact, lightweight and energy efficient Microserver solution on the market and is designed for harsh tactical edge computing environments. Providing essential computing power and connectivity for the net-centric operations, µDARC is ideally suited for managing real-time data collection and transmission applications for Wearable devices, UGVs including LiDAR, GPS and cameras, UAVs for object recognition, path planning and telemetry aggregation, Gateway/Cybersecurity, and Health Monitoring.
Designed and manufactured in Europe, this highly interoperable pre-integrated and pre-validated mission computer is ITAR free and enables reduced costs and timelines when designing and integrating mission systems using modified Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions. This also offers the benefit of reduced time to market and rapid deployment with the introduction of new technology while also facilitating technical upgrades and refreshes.
Offering power efficiency of less than 5 Watts, an ultra-compact, lightweight IP67 sealed enclosure of just 735g measuring 59.2 x 111 x 38.4 mm, the Kontron µDARC is available now with a guaranteed production availability of at least 10 years. A dedicated long-term services package is also available beyond the end-of-life date, and a warranty extension of up to 5 years can be provided.
