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Rugged Design

Operate in the harshest environment

NAI is a trusted partner for rugged embedded electronics designed for use in extreme environments. Our rugged circuit card assembly process includes conformal coat, underfill, X-ray inspection, and ESS testing to ensure reliability and durability in harsh conditions. We offer RoHS or leaded solder options and thermal management solutions to meet our customers' unique requirements. Our Configurable Open Systems Architecture™ (COSA®) enables easy upgrades and modular repairs. Choose NAI to experience the benefits of improved functionality and reliability.

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Cybersecurity & Anti-Tamper (AT)

NAI's Configurable Open Systems Architecture™ is designed and manufactured in the USA with cybersecurity in mind. Our customers can take advantage of our built-in protection against cyber threats, including a Hardware Root of Trust, which utilizes AES-256 and SHA-3, the highest levels of US Government-approved cryptographic algorithms. With our security options, customers can rest assured that their system is protected from intrusion from power on to power off. Trust in NAI for secure and reliable solutions for your engineering needs.

American OEM

Design. Manufacture. Test.

We are an ITAR registered and certified small business, with vertically integrated services to meet the needs of US Prime Contractors requiring CMMC, AS9100, or ISO 9001 compliance. At our 90,000 SF factory on Long Island, we operate a full SMT assembly operation in addition to a state-of-the-art CNC machining center. Our factory mission is to provide configurable COTS products, manufacturing, and testing for a quick-turnaround tailored solution. As a small business, we are independently owned and provide a unique and personalized approach to serving our customers. Choose NAI for your embedded electronics and experience the benefits of working with an experienced and trusted partner.

ITAR Registered
International Traffic in Arms Regulations

Non-Traditional Defense Contractor
Certified Small Business Offering COTS, MOSA, SOSA™, FACE™

AS9011 Rev D & ISO9001: 2015 Certified

Flight Certification Support

Many of our rugged embedded products are suitable for applications requiring a pathway to FAA or EASA flight certification. Our modular designs have been field-proven in aviation and aerospace applications, providing thousands of flight hours to the COSA® product family. For many of our boards and modules, we have produced certification artifacts and undergone SOI audits with customers or DERs (Designated Engineering Representatives) in support of their customer flight certification efforts. We can take additional products or functions through the pathway to certification if needed for your program. Since each configuration and customer requirement is different, speak to an NAI representative to learn more.

Breadth of Expertise

At NAI, we are dedicated to delivering innovative and reliable solutions to meet the ever-evolving demands of our customers. With a wealth of experience and expertise in Ethernet and time-sensitive networking, PWM motor control, flight control and mission computing, data concentrators, and video processing, we are committed to providing our customers with the best solutions and support. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you meet your technical requirements.

Kickstart Development Tools

NAI offers kickstart development tools to simplify your project process, including a soft panel for connectivity testing, an interactive API guide, and sample code. Our tools make it easy to integrate our solutions and get started quickly. The soft panel offers real-time monitoring, the API guide offers step-by-step instructions and code examples, and the sample code demonstrates common use cases. Contact us to learn how we can help you achieve your goals efficiently.

Technology Agnostic

NAI is proud to offer a technology-agnostic toolset to our customers in the aerospace, commercial aviation, and US prime contractor industries. Our architecture allows for unparalleled flexibility and freedom, enabling our customers to choose the hardware and software that best suits their needs. Customers can use their operating system of choice such as VXWorks, Deos, Linux, GreenHills, Windows, or even their own OS. This puts integrators in complete control over their platform and application software. They can even mix and match our boards and power supply products with third party SOSA™ products on an open VPX backplane. With multi-OS support and a range of processor options, NAI provides the perfect solution for any customer seeking to remain flexible to future technology stack changes.

North Atlantic Industries and Xilinx Partnership
  • Intel® i7-3517 (i7 Gen 3)
  • Intel® E3-1505L (i7 Gen 6)
  • Intel® E-2276ME (i7 Gen 7)
  • Intel® 1185GRE (i7 Gen 11)
North Atlantic Industries and Xilinx Partnership
  • Xilinx® Zynq 7015 ARM® Cortex®-A9 Dual or Single
  • Xilinx® Zynq Ultrascale+ ARM® Cortex®-A53 Dual or Quad
North Atlantic Industries and Xilinx Partnership
  • NXP® / Freescale LS1046A ARM® Cortex®-A72 Quad Core
  • NXP® / Freescale LS2160A ARM® Cortex®-A72 16 Core
  • NXP® / Freescale P2041 e500mc Quad Core
  • NXP® / Freescale T2080 e6500 8 Thread, Quad Core
Customer-Specified Logic in Firmware

Our COSA® electronic architecture supports the inclusion of customer-specified logic or firmware into the FPGA of an embedded electronic solution. This unique offering allows for reduced latency, improved anomaly detection, and enhanced time-sensitive networking capabilities. With COSA, deterministic Ethernet is fully supported, ensuring that data is transmitted reliably and with minimal delay. This feature is particularly important for aerospace applications where every second counts. Whether you need to process data quickly or require real-time communication, COSA's FPGA flexibility can help meet your requirements. With COSA, you have the power to customize your electronic solutions to meet the specific needs of your aerospace projects.

NAI Customer-Specified Logic in Firmware Diagram
Model Based Systems Engineering

NAI offers Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) solutions for aerospace, commercial aviation, and US prime contractors. Using the CAMEO software platform, our team seamlessly integrates system requirements, software, and API interactions to create a comprehensive view of the systems platform. By implementing MBSE, we create a configurable architecture of embedded electronic systems that meets even the most stringent criteria of our customers. Our MBSE solutions streamline development processes, reduce costs, and ensure that products are delivered on-time and within budget. To learn more about how NAI can help your organization achieve its goals through MBSE, contact us today.

NAI Model Based Systems Engineering Diagram

Thermal Management

NAI offers state-of-the-art thermal management solutions for rugged and challenging applications. With our conduction and convection cooled system options, we can create custom solutions tailored to your specific needs. Our mechanical engineering department develops solutions that minimize the risk of component failure from overheating. Customers rely on NAI's embedded electronic hardware for its quality, performance, and commitment to satisfaction. Our thermal management solutions offer benefits such as increased reliability, improved performance, enhanced safety, and reduced maintenance costs. By choosing NAI for your thermal management needs, you can minimize the potential for thermal problems in your platforms.

Program Management

NAI offers program management throughout the design and integration process, ensuring full product lifecycle management with a single point of contact for all support disciplines. Our program managers are experienced engineers with backgrounds in the military or with US Prime Contractors. We also have a formal Configuration Management Program and associated processes for strict ECO processes, parts traceability, and replacement in line with the base configuration. Trust NAI to streamline your operations and deliver superior support.

Configuration Management

NAI offers kickstart development tools to simplify your project process, including a soft panel for connectivity testing, an interactive API guide, and sample code. Our tools make it easy to integrate our solutions and get started quickly. The soft panel offers real-time monitoring, the API guide offers step-by-step instructions and code examples, and the sample code demonstrates common use cases. Contact us to learn how we can help you achieve your goals efficiently.

Lifecycle Management

NAI's product lifecycle management services offer comprehensive solutions to maximize product lifespan, including modularity and commonality to reduce development time and increase supply chain efficiency. BOM health monitoring guarantees component availability and proactive obsolescence management. All COTS purchases come with a 12-month warranty, software/firmware upgrades, AS9100D certification, AS5553 & AS6174 compliance, and product change notification. Supplementary services can be added as required to strike a balance between cost and risk. With NAI's services, customers can be confident their investment is protected.