Military Embedded Systems

11/19/2025

Whitepaper: End-to-End Connectivity for Next Generation Soldiers

In this whitepaper, we introduce ODU AMC High-Density (the original High-Density connector, trusted since 2013) with a new high power insert – and the newer ODU AMC NP – with the roles they play in enabling secure end-to-end connectivity.

This ODU whitepaper discusses what roles the AMC®️ High-Density connector (trusted since 2013) and the AMC®️ NP connector play in enabling secure end-to-end connectivity in military applications.

11/10/2025

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK:
https://militaryembedded.com/cyber/encryption/product-of-the-week-atek-datakey-mini-bar-crypto-ignition-key-series
Atek’s Mini-Bar Crypto Ignition Key (CIK) series--small, portable device

This week’s product, Atek’s DataKey Mini-Bar Crypto Ignition Key (CIK) series, is a small, portable memory device used as a credential to enable or disable cryptographic equipment. Targeted at tactical military applications, the Min-Bar series meets stringent size, weight, and power (SWa...

11/03/2025

PRACTICAL C‑UAS: FROM RF DETECTION TO MULTIBAND JAMMING

Rohde & Schwarz

With recent incidents at critical sites, like airports and naval bases, small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) have become a growing operational concern. Modern opponents utilize drones for surveillance, target spotting, harassment or even weaponized attacks. These drones fly at low altitudes to avoid...

11/03/2025

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Aligned Power Supply by Vicor Corporation
3U

This week’s product, the SOSA Power Supply from Vicor, is aligned with The Open Group’s Sensor Open Systems Architecture, or SOSA, Technical Standard. Designed for 3U OpenVPX systems that are aligned to the SOSA approach, the commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) device is targeted a...

10/27/2025

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: ODU USA
ODU AMC High-Density Metal

This week’s product, the ODU AMC High-Density metal connector, is designed for reduced size, weight, and power (SWaP) applications, as they integrate as many as 27 contacts from a diameter of 7 mm. Thanks to its compact nature and flexibility, the ODU AMC High‐Density connector is ideal for ...

10/15/2025

Whitepaper: Low-cost handheld detection of non-cooperative UAS with edge machine learning

TTP has developed a proof-of-concept pocket-sized passive RF drone detector that addresses this need. Our system combines low-cost RF hardware with low-power Edge AI for detection. With the model trained to detect the characteristics of UAS RF emissions, it has the potential to detect non-cooperative and previously unseen drones.

Download our whitepaper to lean how TTP's new drone detection counter UAS concept has the potential to mitigate this emerging threat.

10/07/2025

Whitepaper: Meet the FACE Technical Standard with Qt for MOSA

Qt for MOSA provides the power and efficiency of Qt, advanced graphics, intuitive controls, rapid development, and more, within the Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) established under the FACE Technical Standard, making development there as simple as creating a Qt Application in traditional environments.

Qt for MOSA provides the power and efficiency of Qt within the Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) established under the FACE Technical Standard.

09/23/2025

Designing a military-grade power application with a rapid-start requirement (under 10ms) is a unique challenge. This whitepaper explores how to manage critical factors like input voltage and capacitance to ensure system stability. A modular power design approach using proven modules helps achieve rapid, reliable, and scalable solutions for demanding defense applications.
https://www.vicorpower.com/resource-library/white-papers/rapid-start-defense-power-applications?utm_source=mes&utm_medium=social_advertising&utm_campaign=l03_aerospace_prospecting_noram&utm_content=whitepaper_rapid_start_social

09/23/2025

Navigating the shift to Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) in defense? This whitepaper offers insights on standardizing power supply designs and scaling solutions for future mission requirements. Discover how a modular approach can enhance flexibility, improve reliability, and accelerate your time to market.
https://www.vicorpower.com/resource-library/white-papers/defense-platforms-using-mosa-sosa-and-vpx?utm_source=mes&utm_medium=social_advertising&utm_campaign=l03_aerospace_prospecting_noram&utm_content=whitepaper_mosa_social

09/23/2025

Since 1981, Vicor Corporation has driven innovation in power delivery for the aerospace and defense markets. In this eBook we detail how high-density, efficient, and reliable MIL-COTS power modules are enabling next-generation defense systems. Learn how our technology is powering everything from shipboard phased array radar to high-energy laser weapons.
https://www.vicorpower.com/resource-library/ebook/aerospace-defense-ebook?utm_source=mes&utm_medium=social_advertising&utm_campaign=l03_aerospace_prospecting_noram&utm_content=ebook_aerospace_social

09/22/2025

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK:
Vicor Corporation MIL-COTS DCM DC-DC converter module

This week’s product, Vicor’s MIL-COTS DCM DC-DC converter module, is an isolated, regulated DC-DC converter using high-frequency zero-voltage switching (ZVS) topology, operating from an unregulated, wide-range input to generate an isolated output. The commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)...

09/22/2025

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK:
Vicor Corporation
MIL-COTS DCM DC-DC converter module

https://militaryembedded.com/unmanned/power-electronics/product-of-the-week-vicors-mil-cots-dcm-dc-dc-converter-module