Friday 22 February 2019

February 2019 - VersaLogic Announces Android Eval Kit with i.MX6 SBC and Touchscreen



VersaLogic's new Android Eval Kit provides an easy way to evaluate Arm/Android performance and includes everything needed to run the Android OS on a high-reliability embedded system, including a quad core i.MX6 Arm-based computer board and touch-screen display.

Tetra Android Eval Kit Datasheet

No additional carrier cards, companion boards, or other add-ons are needed. The Android Eval Kit is designed to save start-up time and allow the user to focus on their product development.

VersaLogic releases Android Demo / Eval Kit with i.MX6 and Touchscreen
Ready to use
The VersaLogic Android Eval Kit is shipped with a complete Android OS image allowing users to start their evaluation within minutes of opening the box.

The kit includes:
  • Tetra Single Board Computer (SBC) with Quad-core i.MX6
  • 7" 1024 x 600 HDMI Touch-screen flat panel display
  • Pre-loaded Android (Oreo 8.0) on MicroSD card
  • Wall power adapter
  • USB Hub
  • Start-up guide
  • Required cables



VersaLogic SBCs are engineered and validated for unforgiving environments. They are designed and tested for industrial temperature (-40° to +85°C) operation and meet MIL-STD-202 specifications for impact and vibration. Every component is carefully selected to ensure reliable operation in the field. VersaLogic single board computers are also designed for long-term availability (10+ year typical production lifecycle) and are supplied with an industry leading 5 year warranty.

The Android Eval Kit (P/N: VL-EVK-ARM-AND1) is available from Sarsen Technology for less than £500 (plus shipping).

For more information please contact Sarsen Technology - info@sarsen.net

Friday 1 February 2019

Get to Know Alta Data Technologies - High Performance 1553 and ARINC Solutions

Since our inception in January 2000 we have partnered with many companies to provide exceptional services and technology, and to leverage the technical expertise of industry leaders in order to help our customers bring their own products to market. Alta Data is one of the latest additions to our product line.



Founded in 2007 Alta Data Technologies is committed to providing the best possible avionics products and service in the Aerospace industry. Their rugged MIL-STD-1553 hardware and ARINC interface modules & cards, powered by the AltaCore Protocol Engine, provide the most advanced product capabilities in the industry and are available for almost every form factor, including Ethernet modules.

Alta’s 1553 Products are Notice II and IV compliant, and the ARINC product line provides a software-selectable protocol interface for ARINC-429, 717, 419, 573 and 575.

Alta Data Products

The AltaAPI, AltaView and AltaRTVal software packages have been created to reduce integration and test efforts. Both the 1553 and ARINC cards include an Advanced Signal Capture of the Bus Waveform.



All products are designed and manufactured to the highest industry standards, including management processes certified to ISO 9001:2008, IPC Class 3 and ANSI S.20.20 certified manufacturing and innovative functional and JTAG testing methods. Alta also provides free, lifetime support and an industry-leading 5 year limited warranty with all of their cards.

Alta Data offers a huge selection of unique products. For a detailed review of your application please contact one of the engineering team to discuss your requirements.