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TECHNOLOGY

Astronics Introduces I/O expansion and integration with
mission computing systems. Due to
Groundbreaking NG1 Avionics its ultra-compact form factor, the NG1
facilitates close proximity to data
I/O Converter sources, supporting essential I/O such
as MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, serial,
CANBus, and discrete interfaces. This
Astronics Corporation unveils the Ballard NG1 Series Avionics I/O feature enhances its capability to ef-
Converter for efficient data conversion in aircraft environments. ficiently handle avionics data conver-
sion and streaming over Ethernet. In
stronics Corporation, renowned for through comprehensive MIL-STD-810, default operation, the NG1 efficiently
Aits advanced aerospace and defense MIL-STD-704, and DO-160 testing to en- converts avionics protocol data to and
technologies, has introduced the Bal- sure swift deployment and reliability. from Ethernet in real time. Furthermore,
lard NG1 Series Avionics I/O Converter Jon Neal, President of Astronics AES, it requires no custom code for seamless
(NG1). The NG1 is designed for rug- said, “The NG1 is a groundbreaking functionality.
ged aircraft environments, providing embedded Commercial-off-the-Shelf The NG1 not only converts avion-
straightforward conversion of avionics (COTS) device with unbeatable perfor- ics data but also operates as a robust
data. Additionally, it streams this data mance and flexibility. This problem- 64-bit computing platform capable
over Ethernet efficiently. The NG1 en- solving tool not only converts and of extensive embedded control. It
hances efficiency in distributed control streams avionics data to Ethernet with a can serve as a standalone control-
and remote I/O applications. Further- simple setup, but it can also run power- ler. Alternatively, it can be managed
more, it reduces expenses and acceler- ful custom application software. It remotely via a host computer. The NG1
ates deployment on C4ISR systems. features the industry’s leading combi- integrates cybersecurity measures by
The NG1 features a rugged, low-SWaP nation of small size, light weight, and leveraging built-in security features
enclosure. Moreover, it meets stringent rugged construction for use in tight within the Linux OS. Additionally, it in-
military standards for shock, vibration, aircraft and UAV environments.” cludes discrete inputs for non-volatile
temperature, humidity, and pressure. The NG1 is engineered as a flight- memory write protection and a sanitize
Additionally, it comes pre-validated ready device to streamline avionics input for secure data wiping

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