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SIU36

3U OpenVPX Sensor Interface Unit - SIU36

Configure with up to 18 I/O and Communication Function Modules

The SIU36 is a highly configurable rugged system or subsystem ideally suited to support a multitude of Mil-Aero applications that require high-density I/O, communications, Ethernet switching and processing. The SIU36 leverages NAI’s 3U boards to deliver off-the-shelf solutions that accelerate deployment of SWaP-optimized systems in air, land and sea applications.

Versatile & Scalable Rugged Architecture for Demanding Embedded System Applications Including: Data Acquisition (DAQ), Fire Control & Targeting System (FCTS), Remote Data Concentrator (RDC), Vehicle Management System (VMS) Data Concentrator Unit (DCU), Remote Interface Unit (RIU), Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS), Aircraft Interface Unit (AIU)

Features
  • 6x 3U OpenVPX™ Card Slots, Supports up to 18 from 100+ smart function modules
  • 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
  • Configurable I/O Communications and Processing
  • COTS/NDI Sense & Response system
  • Reduced SWaP Footprint
  • Conduction Cooled (CC) or Convection/Air Cooled (AC) Versions
  • COSA® Architecture Supports MOSA, OSA, SOSA™ and the FACE® technical standards
  • Wind River® Helix™ Virtualization Platform, Wind River® Linux, VxWorks®, VxWorks® Cert Edition, Xilinx PetaLinux, Microsoft Windows® and DDC-I Deos™
  • Continuous Background Built-In-Test (BIT) (board/function supported as applicable)

Specifications
  • Operating Temp:: -40ᵒ C to +71ᵒ C @ thermal interface, conduction cooled; Air/convection-cooled version
  • Environmental/EMI: MIL-STD-461*, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1275 & MIL-STD-704
  • Conduction Cooled Dimensions w/ Connectors: 9.0" x 5.0" x 9.5"
  • Conduction Cooled Dimensions: 9” x 9” x 5.1”
  • Convection/Air Cooled Dimensions w/ Connectors: 9.0" x 6.4" x 9.5"
  • Conduction Cooled Weight / lbs: < 13.2 (unpopulated), < 21.3 (fully populated)
  • Convection/Air Cooled Weight / lbs: <14.4 (unpopulated), < 22.5 (fully populated)
  • Additional Weights: + ~2.2 lbs. for PSU + ~1.35 lbs. each additional fully populated board
  • Input: 28 VDC input
  • Power is configuration dependent: 50 W typ. (up to 150 W capable) 50 ms (min.) PSU hold-up option
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Accelerate Your Time-to-Mission™ With COSA®

NAI’s Configurable Open Systems Architecture™ (COSA®) offers a choice of over 100 smart I/O, communication, and Ethernet switch functions, providing the highest package density and greatest flexibility of any multifunction I/O board in the industry. Preexisting, fully-tested functions can be combined quickly and easily in an unlimited number of ways. Choose the ideal platform for your application below. Each I/O function has dedicated processing, unburdening the system Single Board Computer (SBC) from unnecessary data management overhead.

Related COSA® Products
Just How Configurable Are NAI's COTS Systems?

Need more or less configurations than the SIU36? Choose from NAI's standard COTS configurable systems that you can populate with pre-integrated boards, smart function modules, power supplies and software libraries of your choice.

Model Dimensions w/ Connectors
(w x h x d)
Weight / lbs.
(Fully populated)
Function Module Slots Board
Slots
Board Formats SOSA™-Aligned
NIU1A 6.8" x 1.6" x 2.5" < 1.2 lbs. 1 N/A Integrated System N/A
NIU2A 7.2" x 2.7" x 3.0" < 2.7 lbs. 2 N/A Integrated System N/A
NIU3A 7.2" x 3.2" x 5.5" < 5.4 lbs. 3 N/A Integrated System N/A
NIU3E 7.2" x 3.2" x 7.1" < 7.7 lbs. 1 N/A Integrated System N/A
SIU31 4.7"x 2.4" x 8.8" < 5.9 lbs. 3 1 cPCI N/A
SIU32S Conduction Cooled: 6.0" x 4.6" x 9.5"
Convection/Air Cooled: 6.2" x 4.8" x 9.5"
Conduction Cooled: < 6.6 lbs.
Convection/Air Cooled: < 6.9 lbs.
6 2 OpenVPX Yes
SIU33 4.7" x 4.8" x 8.8" < 10.6 lbs. 9 3 cPCI N/A
SIU34 5.7" x 5.8" x 9.4" < 15.1 lbs. 12 4 OpenVPX N/A
SIU34S Conduction Cooled: 7.8" x 5.1" x 9.5"
Convection/Air Cooled: 6.0" x 7.2" x 9.5"
Conduction Cooled: < 16.8 lbs.
Convection/Air Cooled: < 19.8 lbs.
12 4 OpenVPX Yes
SIU35 7.2" x 4.8" x 8.7" < 16.0 lbs. 15 5 cPCI N/A
SIU36 Conduction Cooled: 9.0" x 5.0" x 9.5"
Convection/Air Cooled: 9.0" x 6.4" x 9.5"
Conduction Cooled: < 21.3
Convection/Air Cooled: < 22.5
18 6 OpenVPX N/A
SIU36S Conduction Cooled: 10.0" x 5.1" x 9.5"
Convection/Air Cooled: 6.1" x 9.5" x 9.5"
Conduction Cooled: < 22.5 lbs.
Convection/Air Cooled: < 23.1 lbs.
18 6 OpenVPX Yes
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