Allied Data Systems - Embedded Computing Platforms, Software and Military Interfaces

Allied Data Systems develops and supplies embedded computing platforms, software and military interfaces for use in rugged environments. Our product range includes rugged notebook computers through to custom embedded computing solutions that include MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, NTDS, MIL-STD-1397, rugged Ethernet and fibre channel data buses, remote and solid state power controllers and synchro / resolver motion control products.

Embedded and rugged computing platforms

Embedded computing is not just about the embedded computer hardware. Each system also requires embedded software and application-specific hardware interfaces.

Here at Allied we do as much or as little as you want. We can supply you the embedded hardware to meet your requirements. If it doesn't exist we can design it for you, but we also can write the software and embed it into a system that interfaces and controls or completes your application. Our embedded hardware includes PC/104, PC104plus, PCI104, VME, cPCI and computer on a module.

Apart from our own products we also supply embedded computers from RTD embedded computers, Compulab and EVOC. A few of our supplied systems include MIL-STD-1553 bus controllers, data distribution units, guided missile launch system simulators that replicate the missiles and launcher, engine management and maintenance logging systems and energy control systems.

Military and industrial embedded interfaces

Embedded computing systems usually require application specific interfaces. We manufacture and / or supply interfaces for the MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus, NTDS or MIL-STD-1397 Buses, ARINC 429 bus, synchronous serial interfaces including MIL-STD-188, asynchronous serial interfaces and synchro and resolver interfaces. We also supply rugged Ethernet and fibre channel interfaces.

Our suppliers include data device corporation, Sealevel, RTD embedded technologies and L3 communications APD.

Remote power control

Solid State Power Control or SSPC refers to a class of devices that perform true I2T circuit breaker type functions. The RPC's provide not only very accurate control over the current and the heating effect in the wiring but as the name suggests remote control over the supply of electrical power. RPC's are most commonly used in military vehicles as they provide increased reliability, increased accuracy resulting in thinner wire and hence less weight, and the ability to remotely control and route the power.

Along with RPC hardware, rugged panel PC's and embedded software we are able to supply complete turnkey power control systems.

Hardware and software design, development and testing services

Our development capabilities include both hardware and software design. We routinely develop printed circuit boards (PCB's) that include specialised interfaces and embedded computers. We develop embedded software and firmware to perform application specific functions for our clients.

We use embedded windows, Linux and real time operating systems in our software development. We have in house testing capability for shock, vibration, temperature and humidity. We have designed hardware to meet MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810 and other military and NATO environmental testing standards.