Enhanced Tactical Computer Explained

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.[1] The ETC is designed to be used with Military Standard thermal and night vision goggles.

Specs

5.5kg10"x9"x3.5"Operating Sys Windows xp

Hardware

It is 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.[1] Removable 10-40gig hard drive, and removable power supply.

Includes an embedded GPS receiver, LAN jack, USB port, PS2 port.[2] 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.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://defense-update.com/20050611_etc.html
  2. Web site: page201.qxd . 2007-07-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070926235926/http://www.elbitsystems.com/data/ETC.pdf . 2007-09-26 . dead .