Tech Source’s Tyton VS1 Rugged H.264 Video Encoder Delivers Dual HD-SDI Inputs and Bypass Video Outputs

Since their very first day back in 1987, Tech Source has been a pioneer in high performance computer graphics hardware solutions for niche markets. The product range has evolved and grown over the years, and now includes graphics, imaging and video capture boards, H.264 encoders and high compression video recorders.

The latest innovation from the team at Tech Source is the Tyton VS1 H.264 video encoder. Designed for military, aerospace and harsh environment C4ISR markets, it offers a rugged, small form factor box-level video encoding and streaming solution.

The product features a hardware implementation of CoT (Cursor on Target) and KLV (Key Length Value) metadata insertion supported via RS-232 or Ethernet. Control of encoding settings and retrieval of Tyton health information are all performed using an API built around SNMP for simple and secure communication.

Tyton VS1 is rugged enough to operate in extremely harsh environments (shock, vibration, humidity) and temperatures from -45°C to 85°C (MIL-STD-810 & IP67), and comes with dedicated mounting holes for mounting on to racks. In the default configuration, the product accepts two high definition video inputs in 3G-SDI, HD-SDI or SD-SDI format through BNC connectors. Audio, 1Gbps Ethernet & RS-232 are routed over a 22-pin rugged circular MIL spec connector.

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The low power, low latency Tyton VS1 is an operating system independent, hardware agnostic, stand-alone rugged video encoding system. A control API is available for Windows XP/7/8 and Linux users to permit feature customisation and IP address setting.

For more information on the Tyton VS1 or any other product from Tech Source, please email info@sarsen.net or call +44 1672 511166.

Also available - the Condor product line includes a range of XMC/VPX based COTS products that are targeted towards extended temperature and rugged applications such as avionics, defense and industrial applications.

XPand 6103 - Intel Core i7 COM Express Embedded Box PC from Extreme.... Perfect for Transportation Applications!

The shiny new (well, actually, its matte black, but new things do tend to be shiny) XPand6103 from Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) has been specifically designed for rugged and processing intensive vehicle and rail transportation applications.

The XPand6103has been designed for vehicle and rail applications

As one of the smallest and most rugged fanless embedded box PCs on the market, the XPand6103 is ideally suited for environmentally challenging and space constrained situations - underwater, in the sky, underground, in hot, sweaty signal boxes, in freezers..... the possibilities are virtually limitless. And it has the approvals to, well, prove it! IEC61373, EN50155, and MIL-STD-810 shock and vibration requirements as well as the water immersion requirements of IP67.

XPand6103 from X-ES

The XPand6103 supports the 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processor by integrating the XPedite7450 rugged COM Express module.

The standard configuration includes:

• 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor
• Rugged M12 I/O connectors
• Gigabit Ethernet x 2
• CAN Bus x 4
• DisplayPort++ video
• USB 2.0
• RS-232/422 serial
• 3 x PCI Express Mini Card expansion slots
• -40°C to +70°C operating temperature

The system can also be configured to provide up to two 10 Gigabit Ethernet 10GBASE-T interfaces.

Did we mention it was rugged?

The XPand6103 can be used successfully in a huge range of transportation applications, without the need for additional power conditioning. This is achieved by supporting a wide nominal input voltage range, and complying to the power specifications of SAE J1455, EN50155, ISO-7637-2, MIL-STD-1275, and MIL-STD-704.

For more information on the XPand6103, or any of the X-ES product range please get in touch. You can call us on +44 1672 511166, or drop us an email!