Enhanced Tactical Computer

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.

Specifications

Per an Elbit Systems leaflet:[2]

  • 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 Display, 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

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 a removable power supply.

Includes an embedded GPS receiver, LAN jack, USB port, PS2 port.[3] 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]

Operators

See also

Sources

  1. ^ a b c "Enhanced Tactical Computer (ETC)". Defense Update. 2005-06-11. Archived from the original on 2011-11-03.
  2. ^ "Enhanced Tactical Computer (ETC) MK7" (PDF). Elbit Systems. 2016. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2024-05-18.
  3. ^ "page201.qxd" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-26. Retrieved 2007-07-04.
  4. ^ https://www.elbitsystems.com/networked-warfare/network-warfare-systems/tactical-network-solutions/etc-mk7
  5. ^ "New Elbit Enhanced Technical Computers for Dutch Army". joint-forces.com. 2021-01-06. Archived from the original on 2021-01-06.
  6. ^ Boguslavsky, Eyal (2020-09-01). "Elbit, Intellidesign to produce next-gen enhanced tactical computer for Australian military". israeldefense.co.il. Archived from the original on 2020-09-02.
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