Perfect-Fit Solutions
Diamond Systems understands your requirements are unique. Our consultative approach to embedded systems results in greater economy and functionality than traditional off-the-shelf solutions, while meeting your needs more precisely.
We meet with you to understand your requirements, jointly discuss alternatives and techniques, and then define an optimized solution that meets your needs.
Our perfect-fit embedded solutions optimize feature density, size, and cost using innovative ideas and technologies.
CPU + IO on a single board
saves space
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Traditional small form factor solutions, consisting of multiple vendors' boards in a tall stack, are often too large and expensive, and suffer from interoperability issues and reduced reliability.
In contrast, Diamond's single board computers and embedded solutions reduce size and cost by offering higher integration and innovative design concepts.
Our single board computers use conduction-cooling heat spreaders instead of traditional heat sinks for improved thermal dissipation and increased reliability.
Expansion I/O modules can easily be stacked above the SBC or can even be inserted between boards in the stack. These techniques offer the maximum functional density in the smallest volume, effectively solving heat, space, weight, cost, and reliability problems.
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Benefits of Perfect-Fit Solutions |
Perfect-Fit Solution with conduction cooled SBC, quad Ethernet, Wi-Fi, DAQ I/O, GPS, dual CAN, & SATA SSD
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Perfect-Fit solutions offer multiple benefits to our customers.
- Lower size, weight, power, and cost compared to off-the-shelf systems
- Optimum combination of features - pay only for what you need
- Higher functionality in a smaller volume
- One supplier for the entire program simplifies engineering, planning, purchasing and support activities
- Available as board stacks or complete systems
- May consist of modified standard products or full custom designs
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Customer Examples |
Military On-vehicle Diagnostic and Control System
The US Army needed to extend the reliability of their vehicles in theater. Using innovative techniques such as conduction cooling, plus utilizing our small form factor expertise, Diamond designed two full-custom PC/104 single board computers plus a custom PC/104 I/O module to fit inside their small existing enclosure, meeting the prime contractor's stringent size and cost requirements. We provided higher computing power, increased upper operating temperature limit, and increased reliability over available off-the-shelf products. Diamond helped the contractor meet their performance and cost goals, while the Army benefited from increased reliability, reduced expenses, increased vehicle lifetime, and safer troop travel.
Intelligent Lighting Automation Controller
A building automation company needed a cost-effective, reliable computing platform for intelligent building lighting management. Networking, wide input voltage, wide operating temperature, and low cost were key requirements driving their development. Diamond met the challenge by designing a custom single board computer based on our existing low-cost, low-power Helios SBC. We removed circuitry not needed by the customer to reduce cost, and added required extra functionality. Our 2-in-1 (computer + I/O) solution provided everything the customer needed in a single board, reducing cost, minimizing overall system size, and simplifing system assembly.
Alternative Energy Generation System
A large energy corporation required a low performance, low cost SBC for a new alternative energy generation system they were soon bringing to market. To meet their schedule and technical requirements, Diamond redesigned its Pegasus SBC, adding more RAM capacity, 2 serial ports, and upgrading to a Gigabit Ethernet port. Our fast track re-design delivered the new SBC on time and with the customer's required functionality.
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Standards Leadership |
Diamond is committed to designing our products around open standards, providing many benefits for our customers.
The Diamond Systems logo is a trademark of Diamond Systems
Corporation. PC/104, PC/104-Plus, PCIe/104, EPIC, and EBX are trademarks of the PC/104
Embedded Consortium. SUMIT is a trademark of the SFF-SIG. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
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Products & Technologies |
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Value-added Capabilities |
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Ruggedization |
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Designed for high shock and vibration
- Shock: IEC68-2-27
- Vibration: MIL-STD-810F and
MIL-STD-202G |
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Ongoing reliability testing via production lot sampling |
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Special Services
- Extended temperature testing
- Burn-in testing
- Hardwired configuration
- Conformal Coating |
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Advanced Technologies |
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Conduction cooled single board computers |
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FeaturePak PCIe-based ultra-small I/O module with zero-height expansion |
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Module "building blocks" and IP library
- Data acquisition, FPGA, Wi-Fi,
CAN, SSD, serial, Ethernet
- High-speed and low-speed buses |
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Customer Benefits |
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Single Supplier |
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Guaranteed Compatibility |
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Improved Accurancy |
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Reduced Size/Cost |
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Increased Ruggedness |
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Increased Reliability |
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Easy System Expansion |
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