The Enhanced Tactical Computer or ETC is a portable rugged computer, built by Elbit Systems, and used by the United States Department of Defense. It is a modular system, built using COTS hardware, and enclosed in MIL-STD 810 cases, build to withstand harsh conditions and temperatures from -25° to 55°C. The ETC is designed to be used with Military Standard thermal and night vision goggles.
Specifications Per an Elbit Systems leaflet: CPU: Intel Core i7 Quad Core processor Memory: 16-32GB DDR4 Storage: 0.5-2TB 2.5", Removable SSD Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 Navigation: GPS support for GPS, GLONASS, QZSS Keyboard and other HIDs GVA overlay Function keys, Integrated pointing device High definition touch screen with multi touch capability Embedded IPM capability Display: 12.1 LCD, WXGA, 1280x800 resolution 1/0 Ports 1 External display 2 LAN: 10/100/1000 Ethernet interfaces 5 USB 2.0 interface and 1 commercial USB 3.0 interfaces 1 Full RS232 port 1 RS422 port Audio in and out Internal built-in speaker Input voltage: 16-33V per MIL-STD-1275 Removable Battery: 14.4v CE compatible Li-Ion battery Physical Characteristics (nominal): Dimensions (mm): 314x240x89 Weight (kg): <6 (basic configuration) Complies with MIL-STD-810G Electromagnetic Compatibility Complies with MIL-STD-461E Optional PCMCIA digital modem
Hardware The ETC uses a Pentium III processor, which can be upgraded via a specially designed removable module. It is equipped with a touch screen TFT display, Readable display in direct sunlight, with 600x800 resolution. Removable 10-40gig hard drive, and a removable power supply.
Includes an embedded GPS receiver, LAN jack, USB port, PS2 port. Two PC Card Type II or a single Type III are available. Communications interfaces are supported via Elbit's communications controller, supporting up to six networks at 64 kbit/s. Compatible with Windows or Linux operating systems.
Operators : (Israel Defense Forces) https://www.elbitsystems.com/networked-warfare/network-warfare-systems/tactical-network-solutions/etc-mk7 : (Royal Netherlands Army) : (Australian Defense Forces)
See also Military computers
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