Enhanced Inflight Communications through Pre-integrated ARINC 600 Network Server

BLUE BELL, Pa., April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- MEN Micro Inc. now offers a robust ARINC 600 compliant high speed network server for inflight communications.  Pre-integrated and pre-qualified to DO-160G up to the operating system, the versatile MP70S enables aircrafts to achieve new levels of inflight connectivity for wireless data transmission, entertainment, and system maintenance applications.

• CompactPCI Serial based in-flight network server
• ARINC 600, 4MCU housing with status display
• Intel Core i7, quad-core 64-bit processor
• 16-port managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
• Two rugged hot-plug HDD/SSD shuttles with locking support
• Two antenna interfaces for WiFi and/or 3G/4G cellular interfaces

Application-ready, CPCI Serial-based system for high speed data handling

Using the latest Intel Core i7, quad-core 64-bit processor, the MP70S easily handles the high performance computing and networking requirements of modern avionics applications. 

A carrier-grade, managed 16-port Ethernet switch ensures high availability, providing six ports internally and 10 via the ARINC 600 connector.  The new airborne server can simultaneously act as a passenger-accessible wireless access point, while providing a cellular 3G/4G connection for data loading.

Based on CompactPCI Serial, the MP70S is a scalable system offering flexible I/O configuration and long-term availability. Exceptional reliability is ensured through the extremely robust, conduction cooled housing and firmly soldered components as well as the elimination of any maintenance-intensive cables.

The application-ready, general purpose platform is ideal for a variety of inflight applications such as wireless content servers, web or flight maintenance servers, as well as in-flight entertainment systems. 

An ARINC 600, 4 MCU housing features a multipurpose OLED display that enables easy viewing of system status, operating instructions, and user-defined data points. 

Servicing and maintenance are easily handled through a convenient front panel, which also provides access to two USB 3.0 interfaces for fast, efficient data uploads and internal disk updates. Two hot-pluggable 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD shuttles, supporting a total storage capacity of 1.8 TB, and two SIM card slots are also accessible via the front panel.

The robust system provides interfaces for ARINC 429 and ARINC 717 as wel as discrete I/O for connectivity to legacy aircraft equipment.

MEN Micro – Profile and Mission

"Reliable Embedded Computing for a World in Motion."

Established in 1998, MEN Micro is the United States subsidiary of MEN Mikro Elektronik with sales, technical support, and production. Since the founding of the headquarters in 1982 – and with approx. 300 employees worldwide – MEN has focused on innovation, reliability and flexibility to develop and produce standard and custom computing solutions that employ the highest technology levels. The company provides a robust offering of highly reliable embedded COTS boards and devices widely used in extreme environmental conditions found in mobile, industrial and safety-critical applications.

• Safe computers and systems certifiable up to SIL 4 and DAL-A
• Robust built-to-order box PCs
• Panel PCs for HMIs and digital signage
• Pre-configured built-to-order 19" systems
• Rugged CompactPCI boards and systems
• Network components in compact box format or 40 HP format
• Robust computer-on-modules for individual system designs

For individual requirements, starting with development through design-in and beyond, MEN provides its customers with advice and support as well as with system design, configuration and environmental qualification in accordance with industry standards.

The company's core competencies encompass x86 and RISC processor architectures, development rules for safe applications, analog I/O design, FPGA technology and Windows, Linux and real-time operating systems. Additional expertise includes RAMS and obsolescence management as well as the development of computing hardware for operation in harsh and extreme environmental conditions. Development, production and on-site testing laboratories guarantee traceability and high-quality products.

MEN Micro's computer solutions are used in harsh mission- and safety-critical environments found in the transportation (rail & public transport, off-road & heavy vehicles, aerospace, marine) and industrial (automation, power & energy, medical) markets.

The company is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 (environment), EN 9100 (aerospace) and IRIS (railway) quality management systems, provides systems according to ISO 7637-2 (road traffic) requirements and is a member of several industry associations, consortiums and alliances, including VITA and PICMG.

MEN Mikro Elektronik is a member of:

• AMD Fusion Partner Program
• APTA (American Public Transportation Association)
• ARINC (Aeronautical Radio Incorporated)
• CAN in Automation
• NXP Design Alliance
• Intel^® IoT Solutions Alliance
• Open Source Automation Development Lab (OSADL)
• PCI-SIG (Peripheral Component Interconnect Special Interest Group)
• PICMG (PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group)
• RSSI (Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc.)
• USB-IF (Universal Serial Bus Implementers Forum, Inc.)
• VITA (VMEbus International Trade Association)
• Wind River Partner Eco System

If you have further questions, contact:
MEN Micro Inc.
Angela Bieber, Marketing
Phone +49-911-99 33 5-242
Fax +49-911-99 33 5-901
Email: [email protected]

The Simon Group, Inc.
Beth Smith or Christina Sanchez
Phone +1 215 453-8700
E-mail: [email protected]

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