The NIU3R is a compact, rugged, low-power mission computer and integrated I/O system designed as a self-contained line-replaceable unit (LRU) for SWaP-constrained aerospace and defense platforms. The system integrates mission processing with a range of platform interfaces, including discrete I/O, serial communications, pulse timing resources, and Ethernet networking, within a single enclosure. Its compact, round form factor and flat interface surfaces enable efficient installation within cylindrical or space-limited vehicle structures, while eliminating the need for external expansion modules and providing an integrated deterministic control platform.
Integrated I/O Interfaces
- 16-Ch Discrete I/O (8 DI, 8 configurable DIO)
- 4-Ch isolated discrete switching
- 10-Ch Serial Interfaces
(RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485)
?8 async + 2 async (configurable as 1 sync)
- 1-Ch MIL-STD-1760 interface
- Pulse Timer input and output with timestamping*
Differential Time Mark output*
Processing & Connectivity
- Xilinx Zynq® UltraScale+™ ZU9 MPSoC Quad ARM® Cortex®-A53 MPCore™
- 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM
- 32 GB minimum SATA Flash
- 4x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
- 1x RS-232 debug port