Congatec Introduces New Edge Server Platforms for Aircraft
Congatec presents its new modular computing platforms for connected in-flight passenger infotainment and augmented reality applications at Aeromart Toulouse (hall 6, stand B24-C25). Designed for converged edge servers in aircraft, the new COM Express Type 7 Server-on-Module Servers are perfect for content delivery applications on integrated seatback displays and passenger mobile devices, as well as for maintenance. predictive and other Big Data applications, video surveillance. and cloud-supported flight data recordings. The platforms are also ideal for augmented reality applications in aviation to optimize navigation capabilities in low visibility areas, and are even more applicable in AI-based virtual assistants to improve pilot productivity and efficiency, as well as improve the passenger flight experience. “New technology trends such as IIoT and 5G via satellite are breaking out already or will break out in the near future in many aircraft IT setups.
Aircraft edge servers will play an important role in this scenario, both in “linefit” and “retrofit” applications, offering airlines, crews and passengers a great variety of new edge server services”, explains Christian Eder, Marketing Director of congatec. “With Server-on-Modules platforms, engineers can tailor the performance of their airborne edge servers, perfectly matching their needs, and simply and efficiently scale core performance in closed engineering loops by swapping modules.” Server-on-Module platforms also help resolve obsolescence issues, as standardized modules can be easily upgraded in design.
In addition, the highly embedded and robust modules help optimize the SWaP-C demands of modern aerial applications thanks to their compact size, lightweight, highly efficient and cost-optimized. The new aircraft edge server platforms are based on the Server-on-Module COM Express Type 7 standard specified by the PICMG and are powered by Intel Atom, Intel Pentium and Xeon processors. They meet all the requirements to function in harsh airborne environments, including extended temperature ranges, as well as high resistance to shock and vibration.
By providing an optional coating for moisture resistance, they are qualified to meet expanded environmental standards. Engineers using these COM Express Type 7 Server Modules benefit not only from an application-ready processing core that simplifies the design of the latest technologies, but also from congatec's comprehensive premium support package for OEM designs. One of the company's greatest strengths is the extensive experience and passion of its entire team, who are dedicated to helping customers every day to bring their new products to market more efficiently. The new aircraft edge server platforms can be ordered in the configurations shown in the table and include OEM out-of-the-box custom integration support: More information on COM Express Type 7 Server-on-Modules for aircraft available at https :// www.congatec.com/en/products/com-express-type7.html
