NIU1A
Nano Interface Unit
Configure with one I/O or communication function module—
Over 100 different modules to choose from
NIU1A contains an integrated power supply, one function module slot, and an optional ARM® Cortex®-A9 processor. This small, low-power unit is ideally suited for rugged military, industrial, and commercial applications. It delivers off-the-shelf solutions that accelerate deployment of SWaP-optimized systems — in less time, with NO NRE.
The NIU1A includes BSP and SSK support for Wind River® Linux and VxWorks®, and for Xilinx® PetaLinux (w/optional ARM Processor). In addition, SSKs are supplied with source code and board-specific library I/O APIs to facilitate system integration.
Features
- 1 intelligent function module
- 100+ modules to choose from
- Customer-configurable
- COSA® architecture
- Optional ARM® Cortex®-A9 Dual Core 800MHz Processor: 512 MB DDR3L SDRAM, 4 GB SATA II NAND Flash (up to 32 GB option)
- 2x 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet ports or 1x 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet port and 1x USB port
- Wind River® Linux and VxWorks®, and Xilinx® PetaLinux OS support (w/optional ARM processor)
- 6.8" W x 1.6" H x 2.5" D
- 1.2 lb. (544 g)
- 28 VDC input; < 15 W power dissipation
- MIL-STD-461F, MIL-STD-810G, & MIL-STD-704F
- Continuous Background Built-In-Test (BIT)
- VICTORY Interface Services (contact factory)
- Operating temperature: -40° C to +71° C
The NIU1A includes BSP and SDK support for Wind River® VxWorks® / Linux and Xilinx® PetaLinux tools. In addition, software support kits are supplied, with source code and board-specific library I/O APIs, to facilitate system integration. Each I/O function has dedicated processing, unburdening the SBC from unnecessary data management overhead.
Background Built-In-Test (BIT)
BIT continuously monitors the status of all I/O during normal operations and is totally transparent to the user. SBC resources are not consumed while executing BIT routines. This simplifies maintenance, assures operational readiness, reduces life-cycle costs and— keeps your systems mission ready.
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NAI’s Configurable Open Systems Architecture™ (COSA®) offers a choice of over 100 smart I/O, communication, and Ethernet switch functions, providing the highest package density and greatest flexibility of any multifunction I/O board in the industry. Preexisting, fully-tested functions can be combined quickly and easily in an unlimited number of ways. Choose the ideal platform for your application below. Each I/O function has dedicated processing, unburdening the system Single Board Computer (SBC) from unnecessary data management overhead.
Related COSA® Products
Need more or less configurations than the NIU1A? Choose from NAI's standard COTS configurable systems that you can populate with pre-integrated boards, smart function modules, power supplies and software libraries of your choice.
| Model |
Dimensions w/
Connectors (w x h x d) |
Weight / lbs. | Function Module Slots |
Board Slots |
Board Formats | SOSA™-Aligned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU1A | 6.8" x 1.5" x 2.5" (CC) | < 1.2 lbs. (CC) | 1 | N/A | Integrated System | N/A |
| NIU2A | 7.3" x 3.1" x 2.7" (CC) | < 2.7 lbs. (CC) | 2 | N/A | Integrated System | N/A |
| NIU3A | 7.2" x 5.5" x 3.2" (CC) | < 5.4 lbs. (CC) | 3 | N/A | Integrated System | N/A |
| NIU3E | 7.2" x 7.1" x 3.2" (CC) | < 7.7 lbs. (CC) | 1 | N/A | Integrated System | N/A |
| SIU31 | 4.7"x 2.4" x 8.7" (CC) | < 3.15 lbs. (CC) | 3 | 1 | cPCI | N/A |
| SIU33 | 4.7" x 4.8" x 8.7" (CC) | < 5.5 lbs. (CC) | 9 | 3 | cPCI | N/A |
| SIU35 | 7.1" x 4.8" x 8.7" (CC) | < 7.5 lbs. (CC) | 15 | 5 | cPCI | N/A |
| SIU34 | 5.7" x 5.9" x 9.4" (CC) | < 9.7 lbs. (CC) | 12 | 4 | OpenVPX | N/A |
| SIU36 | 9.0" x 5.0" x 9.5" (CC) 9.0" x 6.4" x 9.5" (AC) |
< 13.2 (CC) < 14.4 (AC) |
18 | 6 | OpenVPX | N/A |
| SIU32S | 6.0" x 4.6" x 9.5" (CC) 6.2" x 4.8" x 9.5" (AC) |
< 6.6 lbs. (CC) < 6.9 lbs. (AC) |
6 | 2 | OpenVPX | Yes |
| SIU34S | 6.0" x 4.6" x 9.5" (CC) 6.0" x 7.2" x 9.5" (AC) |
< 9.2 lbs. (CC) < 9.7 lbs. (AC) |
12 | 4 | OpenVPX | Yes |
| SIU36S | 10.0" x 5.1" x 9.5" (CC) 6.1" x 9.5" x 9.5" (AC) |
< 13.2 lbs. (CC) < 14.4 lbs. (AC) |
18 | 6 | OpenVPX | Yes |
NOTE: (CC) = Conduction-Cooled, (AC) = Air/Convection-Cooled
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