Astronics Introduces the First Distributed Architecture Cabin Network Platform
September 10 2019 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
The Edge distributed architecture platform
provides a scalable, reliable and cost effective hardware system
for connected aircraft.
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading provider of
advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense, and other
mission critical industries, announced today the introduction of a
new cabin network platform, the Edge. Enabling connectivity,
inflight entertainment and other network services, the Edge
eliminates the need for a traditional headend server. It provides a
secure, scalable and modular environment while being cost effective
and easy to install.
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The Edge is the first cabin network
platform to utilize a distributed computing solution for IFEC
providers. (Photo: Business Wire)
“The Edge truly is a system built to address the future needs of
the wireless cabin. We are very excited for its release and how it
will shape the future for inflight entertainment and connectivity
providers,” said Michael Kuehn, President of Astronics Connectivity
Systems and Certification (CSC). “By providing a redundant, fault
tolerant solution, the Edge is going to lead the way for the
next-generation of the connected aircraft.”
Offered by Astronics CSC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Astronics
Corporation, the Edge is a distributed computing system where
groups of networked computers share workloads to accomplish tasks.
This allows for modularity and scalability for any size
installation. The Edge system offers increased security while
providing redundancy to eliminate the risk of a single point of
failure within the system. This new architecture is a lightweight
solution that can be installed overnight.
The Edge cabin network platform includes Edge SmartWAPs, the
Aircraft IO (AIO) unit, and Solid-State Drive (SSD) content loader.
The Edge SmartWAP utilizes the latest in Wi-Fi technology with an
802.11ax access point combined with a multi-core x86 processor. The
AIO unit provides robust aircraft interface options and the SSD
content loader provides up to 7.6 terabytes of additional/removable
storage and content loading capabilities. Scalable configurations
are possible, depending on needs, as up to sixteen Edge SmartWAPs
and multiple AIO’s can be installed per aircraft. Together with our
in-house capabilities to provide STC and aircraft integration
services, the Edge is unlike any other platform currently offered
in the marketplace.
A list of key features for each component includes:
Edge SmartWAP
» 7th Generation multi-core, Intel Core i3™
processor
» 16 GB DDR4 memory and up to 4 TB of SSD
storage
» Latest generation enterprise-class,
dual-band (802.11ax) wireless access point
» Qualified to DO-160G
Edge AIO
» Application processor, memory and storage
(eMMC, M.2 SSD)
» Ethernet “bridge” for all aircraft data,
including ARINC 429/717, discrete I/O, analog audio, RS485,
etc.
» 4G/LTE cellular modem
» Qualified to DO-160G
Edge SSD Content Loader
» Fully autonomous solution loads content in
the background at gigabit speeds
» Solid state removable hard drive holds up
to 7 TB of storage
» Utilizes a Linux operating system
» Qualified to DO-160G
The Edge distributed platform will be available Q2 of 2020.
Learn more about the Edge platform at APEX EXPO, where it will
be displayed and demonstrated by Astronics CSC executives in Los
Angeles, California, September 9-12, 2019 at booth 1429. Additional
information and details on tech talks that will be given at APEX
EXPO are available at www.astronics.com/apex-2019.
Astronics CSC serves as the global market leader for inflight
entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) hardware and software
solutions for IFE providers, specializing in connectivity hardware,
integration engineering, and certification services. Together with
other Astronics subsidiaries, Astronics CSC offers the most
complete set of IFEC hardware solutions available from a single
vendor.
About Astronics Corporation Astronics Corporation
(Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world’s aerospace, defense, and other
mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology
solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating
its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors,
and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50
years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions
with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe
manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and
Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and
innovation of Astronics. The Company’s strategy is to increase its
value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide
innovative solutions to its targeted markets. For more information
on Astronics and its solutions, visit Astronics.com.
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