Accelerate Your Time-To-Mission™
North Atlantic Industries (NAI) is a world leading independent supplier of rugged COTS embedded computing products for the industrial, commercial aerospace, and defense markets. We accelerate our customers’ time-to-mission with a Configurable Open Systems Architecture™ (COSA®), aligned to MOSA, SOSA and FACE standards.

Smart I/O Boards
3U cPCI Multifunction I/O Boards
Model 75G5: The 75G5, can be configured with up to three smart function modules. Ideally suited for rugged military, industrial, and commercial applications, Preexisting, fully-tested functions can be combined quickly and easily in an unlimited number of ways.

- Support for 3 independent, smart function modules
- 70+ modules options
- Background Built-In-Test
Model 75D4: The 75D4 is a 3U cPCI High-Density I/O and Communication Board with a single, high-density function module slot. In addition, the motherboard also includes an option for an integrated four-channel RS232/423/422/485 serial communication complement.

- Supports one high-density, function module
- Optional 4 serial ports
- Background Built-In-Test
Model 75C3: The 75C3 is a 3U cPCI Multifunction I/O and Communication Board with three independent function module slots. Two of the slots can be configured with a variety of I/O and communication functions; the third, with either a combination module or with a reference supply.

- Support for 3 independent, intelligent function modules
- Automatic Background Built-In-Test (BIT)
Model 75C5: NAI’s 75C5 is a 3U cPCI Multifunction I/O and Communication Board with three independent function module slots. Two of the slots can be configured with a variety of I/O and communication functions; the third, with either a combination module or with a reference power supply.

- Supports 3 independent function modules
- Control via system Bus or Ethernet
- Automatic Built-In-Test
- Rear I/O support
Model 75D4-H2: The 75D4-H2 is a Layer 2+ Gigabit Ethernet Switch built upon NAI’s multifunction, 3U cPCI board technology. The 75D4 motherboard contains a high-density I/O module slot that supports an H2 switch function. The 75D4 with H2 consumes approximately 9.5 W of total power at 5 V.

- Up to 12 ports available
- Broadcom® 53312S
- Rear I/O support
- Non-blocking Gigabit Ethernet
6U cPCI Multifunction I/O Boards
Model 78C2: The 78C2 is a 6U cPCI Multifunction I/O and Communication Board with six independent function module slots that can be configured with a variety of I/O and communication functions. Additional enhancements include FIFO data buffering for select modules. Using multiple DSPs, the enhanced motherboard enables higher processing power and dedicated pre-processing control for each.

- Support for 6 independent, intelligent function modules
- A variety of I/O and communication modules to choose from
- Control via either PCI Bus or Gigabit Ethernet (Gig-E) interface
- FIFO data buffering for A/D, D/A, S/D, and LVDT
Model 78CS2: The 78CS2 is a 6U cPCI Multifunction I/O and Communication Board designed for applications requiring Digital-to-Synchro/Resolver (D/S) stimulus output, as well as I/O and communication functions. This board contains five independent function module slots. The board can be configured for 10 D/S channels, or for D/S in combination with I/O and communication modules.

- Support for 5 independent, intelligent function modules
- Up to 10 D/S channels
- On/off output capability
- Individual reference inputs per channel
- Rotation with start and stop angles
- Automatic Background Built-In-Test
6U VME Multifunction I/O Boards
Model 64G5: The 64G5 can be configured with up to six smart function modules. Ideally suited for rugged military, industrial, and commercial applications, this low-power/high-performance, board accelerate deployment of SWaP-systems.

- 6U VME with Master VME Bus capability
- Support for 6 independent, smart function modules
- 70+ modules to choose
Model 64C3: The 64C3 is a 6U VME Multifunction I/O and Communication Master or Slave (user selectable) Control Board with six function module slots that can be configured with a variety of I/O functions.

- 6U VME with Master VME Bus capability
- Support for 6 independent, intelligent function modules
- Control via either VME or Gig-E
Model 64CS4: The 64CS4 is a 6U VME Multifunction I/O board designed for applications requiring Digital-to-Synchro/Resolver (D/S) stimulus output, as well as I/O and communication functions. This board contains five intelligent, function module slots.

- Support for 5 independent, intelligent function modules
- A variety of I/O and communication modules
- Up to 10 D/S channels
- Control via VME/ Ethernet
Model 64C2: The 64C2 is a 6U VME Multifunction I/O and Communication Slave Board with six function module slots that can be configured with a variety of I/O and communication functions. Enhancements include FIFO data buffering for select modules.

- Support for 6 independent, intelligent function modules
- A variety of I/O and communication modules to choose from
- Control via VME/ Ethernet
3U OpenVPX Multifunction I/O Boards
Model 68G5: The 68G5, can be configured with up to three smart function modules. Ideally suited for rugged military, industrial, and commercial applications, this low-power/high-performance board delivers off-the-shelf solutions that accelerate deployment of SWaP-C optimized systems.

- Support for three independent, smart function modules
- 70+ modules to choose from
- Independent x1 SerDes interface to each function module slot
Model 68C3: The 68C3 is a 3U OpenVPX Multifunction I/O and Communication Board with three function module slots that can be configured with a variety of I/O and communication functions. Additional enhancements include FIFO data buffering for select modules.

- Support for three independent, intelligent function modules
- A variety of I/O and communication modules to choose from
- Control via GbE/PCIe
6U OpenVPX Multifunction I/O Boards
Model 67G6: The 67G6, can be configured with up to six smart function modules. Ideally suited for rugged military, industrial, and commercial applications, this low-power/high-performance board delivers off-the-shelf solutions that accelerate deployment of SWaP-optimized systems.

- Up to 6 independent Intelligent I/O function modules supported
- 24 Channels proggrammable Discrete I/O
- 0 to 60 VDC; Sink, source or push/pull
- Independent x1 SerDes interface to each function module slot
Model 68C3: The 67C3 is a 6U OpenVPX Multifunction I/O and Communication Board with six function module slots that can be configured with a variety of I/O and communication functions. Additional enhancements include FIFO data buffering.

- Support for three independent, intelligent function modules
- A variety of I/O and communication modules to choose from
- VPX / OpenVPX (ANSI / VITA 46 & VITA 65) Slot Profile: SLT3-PER-1U-1F2U-14.3.3
PCI/PCIe Multifunction I/O Boards
Model 76C2: The 76C2 is a PCI/PCIe Multifunction I/O and Communication Board with three independent function module slots that can be configured with a variety of I/O and communication functions.

- Single-slot, half-size PCI board
- Support for three independent, intelligent function modules
- A variety of I/O and communication modules to choose from
- Control via PCIe Bus interface
Model 76CS3: The 76CS3 is a PCI/PCIe Multifunction I/O and Communication Board designed for applications requiring Digital-to-Synchro/Resolver (D/S) and Digital-to-LVDT/RVDT (DLV) stimulus output, as well as I/O and communication functions.

- Single-slot, full-size PCI board
- Support for 5 independent, intelligent function modules
- A variety of I/O and communication modules to choose from
- Up to 6 D/S channels.
Model 79C3: The 79C3 is a PCIe Multifunction I/O and Communication Board with three independent function module slots that can be configured with a variety of I/O and communication functions.

- Single-slot, half-size PCIe (x1) board
- Support for three independent, intelligent function modules
- A variety of I/O and communication modules to choose from
- Control via PCIe Bus interface
Model 79G5: The 79G5 can be configured with up to three NAI smart I/O and communication function modules. Ideally suited for high channel density and combined Multifunction I/O requirement

- Supports up to 3 independent, smart function modules
- Front panel high density rugged Micro-D I/O receptacle connector
- Independent internal x1 SerDes interface to each function module slot
Single Board Computers with I/O
3U cPCI SBC with I/O
Model 75ARM1: The 75ARM1 is a 3U cPCI ARM® Cortex®-A9-based, Single Board Computer (SBC) that can be configured with up to three smart function modules.

- ARM® Cortex®-A9 Dual Core 800 MHz Processor
- 512 MB DDR3L SDRAM
- Up to 32 GB SATAII NAND Flash
- 70+ modules to choose from
- Rear Ethernet option
Model 75PPC1: The 75PPC1 is a 3U cPCI NXP® QorIQ® P2041, PowerPC-based, Single Board Computer (SBC) that can be configured with up to two smart function modules.

- NXP QorIQ P2041 Quad-Core e500mc Processor @ 1.2 GHz
- Up to 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM
- Up to 32 GB SATA II NAND Flash
- 70+ modules to choose
Model 75INT2: The 75INT2 is a 3U cPCI Intel® Core™ i7-based, Single Board Computer (SBC) that can be configured with up to two smart function modules.

- Intel® Core™ i7-3517UE @ 1.5 GHz Dual Core Processor
- Up to 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM
- Up to 32 GB SATA II NAND Flash
- 70+ modules to choose from
3U Open VPX SBC with I/O
Model 68ARM1: The 68ARM1 is a 3U VPX ARM® Cortex®-A9-based, Single Board Computer (SBC) that can be configured with up to three smart function modules. Ideally suited for rugged defense, commercial aerospace, and industrial applications, the 68ARM1 delivers off-the-shelf solutions that accelerate deployment of SWaP-optimized systems.

- ARM® Cortex®-A9 Dual Core 800 MHz Processor
- 512 MB DDR3L SDRAM
- 32 GB On-Board SATA II NAND Flash
- Expansion SATA II Flash
- 70+ modules to choose from
Model 68PPC2: The 68PPC2 is a 3U OpenVPX, NXP® , QorIQ® T2080 quad-core processor, PowerPC-based, Single Board Computer (SBC) that can be configured with up to two intelligent function modules. Ideally suited for rugged defense, commercial aerospace, and industrial applications, the 68PPC2 delivers off-the-shelf solutions that accelerate deployment of SWaP-optimized systems.

- NXP® QorIQ® T2080 Quad-Core e6500 Processor @1.5 GHz
- Up to 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Up to 32 GB SATA II NAND Flash
- 70+ modules to choose from
6U VME SBC with I/O
Model 64ARM1: NAI’s 64ARM1 is a 6U VMEARM® Cortex®-A9-based, Single Board Computer (SBC) that can be configured with up to six smart function modules. Ideally suited for rugged defense, commercial aerospace, and industrial applications, the 64ARM1 delivers off-the-shelf solutions that accelerate deployment of SWaP-optimized systems.

- Compact 6U VME SBC with support for 6 independent, smart function modules
- 70+ modules to choose from
- Independent x1 SerDes interface to each function module slot
- COSA® architecture
- ARM® Cortex®-A9 Dual Core 800 MHz Processor
- 512 MB DDR3L SDRAM
- Up to 32 GB SATAII NAND Flash (4 GB standard)
- < 5 W MB power dissipation
- Front and/or rear I/O
- 2x 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet; 2 to rear, or 1 to rear and 1 to front I/O
Rugged COTS Systems
Model NIU1A: The NIU1A contains an integrated power supply, one function module slot, and an optional ARM® Cortex®-A9 processor. This small, low-power unit is ideally suited for rugged military, industrial, and commercial applications.

- 1 intelligent function module
- 70+ modules to choose from
- Customer-configurable
- COSA® architecture
- Optional ARM® Cortex®-A9 Dual Core 800MHz Processor
Model NIU2A: The NIU2A contains an integrated power supply, two function module slots and an optional ARM® Cortex®-A9 processor. This small, low-power unit is ideally suited for rugged military, industrial, and commercial applications.

- 2 intelligent function module
- 70+ modules to choose from
- Customer-configurable
- COSA® architecture
- Optional ARM® Cortex®-A9 Dual Core 800MHz Processor
Model SIU31: The SIU31 is a highly configurable Rugged COTS System or subsystem ideally suited for military, industrial, and commercial applications that require high-density I/O, communications, Ethernet switching, and processing.

- 1 x 3U cPCI slots – for installation of up to 3 I/O and communication function modules
- 70+ modules to choose from
- Processor options: NXP PowerPC™, Intel, ARM®
- Remote access
Model SIU33: The SIU33 is a highly configurable Rugged COTS System or subsystem ideally suited for rugged military, industrial, and commercial applications that require high-density I/O, communications, Ethernet switching, and processing. The SIU33 uses up three NAI field-proven, 3U cPCI boards

- 3 x 3U cPCI slots – for installation of up to 9 I/O and communication function modules
- 70+ modules to choose from
- Processor options: NXP PowerPC™, Intel, ARM®
Model SIU35: The SIU35 is a highly configurable Rugged COTS System or subsystem ideally suited for military, industrial, and commercial applications that require high-density I/O, communication, Ethernet switching, and processing. The SIU35 uses up to five NAI field-proven, 3U cPCI boards

- 5 x 3U cPCI slots – for installation of up to 15 I/O and communication function modules
- 70+ modules to choose from
- Processor options: NXP PowerPC™, Intel, ARM®
Model SIU6: The SIU6 is a highly configurable Rugged COTS System or subsystem ideally suited for military, industrial, and commercial applications that require high-density I/O, communication, Ethernet switching, and processing. The SIU6 leverages NAI field-proven, 6U VME boards.

- 2 x 6U VME slots – allows installation of up to 12 I/O or Communications modules
- 70+ modules to choose from
- Processor options: NXP PowerPC™, Intel, ARM®
Model SIU36: NAI’s SIU36 is a highly configurable rugged COTS system or subsystem ideally suited for military, industrial, and commercial applications that require high-density I/O, communication, Ethernet switching, and processing. The SIU36 uses up to six NAI field-proven, 3U OpenVPX boards to deliver off-the-shelf, SWaP-optimized COTS solutions that Accelerate Your-Time-to-Mission™. Configure with up to 18 I/O and communication function modules, over 70 smart modules to choose from (w/optional ARM processor)

- 6 x 3U OpenVPX slots – for installation of up to 18 I/O and communication function modules
- 70+ modules to choose from
- Local or External SBC Host I/F capable
- Processor options: Freescale PowerPC™ QorIQ® T2080, Intel® Core™ i7, or ARM® Cortex®-A9 & -A53
- SBC-less, remote interface supported via Ethernet connection to your mission computer
- Reduced SWaP
- 7.13″ W x 4.78″ H x 9.39″ D
- +28 VDC 50 ms hold-up option
- Power is configuration dependant 50 W typ. (up to 150 W capable)
- Configurable I/O Communications and Processing
Application Ready Rugged COTS Systems
NAI’s Application Ready Systems provide customers with pre-configured, pre-validated, rugged military embedded solutions that save development time and cost while reducing program risk. Given below are pre-configured and validated systems for platforms like Data Acquisition, Fire Control & Targeting, Vehicle Management, Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring, Remote Data Concentrator.
NAI’s Application Ready Systems Offer the Following Benefits
- Reduced design risk
- Increased design versatility
- Streamlined development resources
- Faster integration
- Higher packaging density
- Reduced power consumption
- Overall lower program cost
- Save development time
Model Datasheet |
Photo |
Platform |
Processor |
Speed |
I/O & Communications |
OS |
|
Data Acquisition |
ARM® Cortex®-A9 |
800 MHz |
2 x 10/100/1000Base-T; ARINC 429/575 (12); MIL-STD-1553 (2); CANBus (8); 28 VDC PSU w/holdup |
VxWorks®, Xilinx® PetaLinux |
|
|
Data Acquisition |
ARM® Cortex®-A9 |
800 MHz |
2 x 10/100/1000Base-T; ARINC 429/575 (12); MIL-STD-1553 (2); CANBus (8); RS-232/422/485 (8); RTD (16); A/D (48); 28
VDC PSU w/holdup |
VxWorks®, Xilinx® PetaLinux |
|
|
Data Acquisition |
N/A |
N/A |
ARINC 429/575 (12); MIL-STD-1553 (2); CANBus
(8); RS-232/422/485 (12); RTD (16); Thermocouple (12); A/D (48); Discrete I/O
(40); Differential I/O (16); 28 VDC PSU w/holdup |
N/A |
|
|
Fire Control & Targeting |
ARM® Cortex®-A9 |
800 MHz |
2 x 10/100/1000Base-T; MIL-STD-1553 (2); D/S Simulation ();
S/D Measurement (4); 28 VDC PSU w/holdup |
VxWorks®, Xilinx® PetaLinux |
|
|
Fire Control & Targeting |
Intel® Core™ i7 |
1.5 GHz |
2 x 10/100/1000Base-T; RS-232/422/485 (8); MIL-STD-1553 (2);
D/S Simulation (); S/D Measurement (4); AC Reference (2); Discrete I/O (24); CANBus (8); Differential I/O (16); 28 VDC PSU w/holdup |
Linux® (CentOS, Red Hat®), Windows® Embedded Standard 7 |
|
|
Fire Control & Targeting |
NXP® Quad QorIQ® P2041 |
1.25 GHz |
2 x 10/100/1000Base-T; RS-232/422/485 (8); MIL-STD-1553 (2);
D/S Simulation (6); S/D Measurement (8); AC Reference (4); Discrete I/O (40);
CANBus (8); Differential I/O (16);
Non-Latching/Latching Relay (8); 28 VDC PSU w/holdup |
VxWorks® |
|
|
Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring |
ARM® Cortex®-A9 |
800 MHz |
2 x 10/100/1000Base-T; ARINC 429/575 (12); A/D (16); RTD (8);
28 VDC PSU w/holdup |
VxWorks®, Xilinx® PetaLinux |
|
|
Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring |
ARM® Cortex®-A9 |
800 MHz |
2 x 10/100/1000Base-T; ARINC 429/575 (12); CANBus
(8); MIL-STD-1553 (2); A/D (48); RTD (8); Discrete I/O (24); RS-232/422/485
(8); 28 VDC PSU w/holdup |
VxWorks®, Xilinx® PetaLinux |
|
|
Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring |
N/A |
N/A |
ARINC 429/575 (12); CANBus (8);
MIL-STD-1553 (2); RTD (24); A/D (48); TTL I/O (48); Discrete I/O (24);
RS-232/422/485 (16); 28 VDC PSU w/holdup |
N/A |
|
|
Remote Data Concentrator |
Dual Core ARM® Cortex®-A9 |
N/A |
8-CH programmable RS-232/422/485 serial channels, Dual-Channel
Dual-Redundant MIL-STD-1553 BC, RT & MT and 8-CH ARINC 429/575 interface
channels, individually programmable for either Tx
or Rx |
Xilinx® PetaLinux OS, Wind River VxWorks 6.9 and DDC-I Deos™ |
|
|
Remote Data Concentrator |
ARM® Cortex®-A9 |
800 MHz |
2 x 10/100/1000Base-T; ARINC 429/575 (12); CANBus
(8); RS-232422485 (8); 28 VDC PSU w/holdup |
VxWorks®, Xilinx® PetaLinux |
|
|
Remote Data Concentrator |
Intel® Core™ i7 |
1.5 GHz |
2 x 10/100/1000Base-T; MIL-STD-1553 (2); CANBus
(8); ARINC 429/575 (12); RS-232/422/485 (12); Discrete I/O (16); A/D (16);
D/A (12); 28 VDC PSU w/holdup |
Linux® (CentOS, Red Hat®), Windows® Embedded Standard 7 |
|
|
Remote Data Concentrator |
NXP® Quad QorlQ® P2041 |
1.25 GHz |
2 x 10/100/1000Base-T; MIL-STD-1553 (2); ARINC 429/575 (12); CANBus (8); RS-232/422/485 (12); Differential I/O (32);
Discrete I/O (40); A/D (28); D/A (28); RTD (8); 28 VDC PSU w/holdup |
VxWorks® |
|
|
Vehicle Management |
ARM® Cortex®-A9 |
800 MHz |
2 x 10/100/1000Base-T; CANBus (8);
D/A (4); LVDT/RVDT Measurement (4); 28 VDC PSU w/holdup |
VxWorks®, Xilinx® PetaLinux |
|
|
Vehicle Management |
ARM® Cortex®-A9 |
800 MHz |
2 x 10/100/1000Base-T; CANBus (8);
ARINC 429/575 (12); AC Reference (2); D/A (8); LVDT/RVDT Measurement (12);
Discrete I/O (24); 28 VDC PSU w/holdup |
VxWorks®, Xilinx® PetaLinux |
|
|
Vehicle Management |
Intel® Core™ i7 |
1.5 GHz |
2 x 10/100/1000Base-T; CANBus (16);
D/A (8); LVDT/RVDT Measurement (16); AC Reference (2); Discrete I/O (16);
ARINC 429/575(12); Differential I/O (16); RTD (8); TTL (24); 28 VDC PSU
w/holdup |
Linux® (CentOS, Red Hat®), Windows® Embedded Standard 7 |
Rugged Ethernet Switch
Model NIU2A-ES2: The NIU2A-ES2 is a small, low-power, self-contained Rugged Ethernet Switch system that is ideally suited for military, commercial aerospace and industrial applications requiring a SWaP-optimized solution. Powered by an integrated MIL-STD-704A (designed to meet) power supply, it is a Layer 3, fully managed switch providing sixteen (16) 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet ports and four (4) optional 10 Gigabit 850 nm multimode fiber-optic ports. Additionally, there is one GbE and one RS-232 port for maintenance / configuration interface.

- Supports ES2 Managed Switch Module
- 16x 10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet) ports
- 4x Fiber Optic (10 Gb @ 850 nm) option
- 1x Gigabit Ethernet and 1x RS-232 for maintenance
- Minimized SWaP footprint
- ~7.0″ x 3.0″ x 2.5″ (including connectors)
- ~2.75 lbs (1.25 kg)
- 28 VDC input @ ~1.0 A Operating
Model RESIU31: NAI’s RESIU31 subsystem is configured with NAI’s 75D4-H2, a Layer 2+ Gigabit Ethernet (Gig-E) Switch. Ideally suited for rugged military, industrial, and commercial applications, the RESIU31 delivers an off-the-shelf Ethernet switching solution that accelerates deployment of SWaP-optimized systems. In addition, the 75D4 motherboard can integrate four channels of RS232/423/422/485 serial communications. Serial data is available on the cPCI bus or, optionally, via one of the Ethernet switch ports.

- Broadcom® 53312S
- Non-blocking Gigabit Ethernet fully integrated switch fabric with 4Mb packet buffer memory
- Integrated MACs (IEEE 802.x compliant) with support for 9600-byte jumbo frames
- High-performance look-up engine with support for up to 8K unicast MAC address entries
Synchro / Resolver / LVDT / RVDT Boards
- Synchro/Resolver Booster Amplifiers
- Synchro/Resolver Converters
- ARINC 429-to-Synchro Converters
- Second Harmonic Fuel Flow Converters