Introducing Fabric100
As the complexity of data processing for defense and aerospace applications increases, system designers must adapt to the latest proven technologies to deliver faster processing and information sharing. To address this challenge, our next generation of embedded computing cards and systems feature Fabric100™ connectivity within systems and through optical links between systems. Fabric100 delivers uncompromised 100 Gbps data processing and information sharing across the platform and is built upon and compatible with our proven Fabric40™ (40 GbE) technology.
Moving at the Speed of Technology
100 GbE technology is more than the future of embedded computing; it is the foundational building block needed to remain competitive and agile in an ever-changing defense landscape. Investing in Fabric100 components enables system integrators to quickly bring solutions to the field, ensuring the designs remain technologically relevant and efficient well into the future while minimizing program cost and risk. Our Fabric100 portfolio of OpenVPX solutions enables integrators to take advantage of this innovative technology in a proven, reliable way. From reduced program risks to alignment with industry-leading modular open system approaches (MOSA) and open standards, including The SOSA™ Technical Standard, the Fabric100 ecosystem allows systems to deliver information as needed by users at the speed of relevance.
100 GbE Today
The unparalleled advancements and growth in data-centric information systems have caused a massive increase in the volume of data to carry and share, requiring connectivity superhighways to distribute and deliver this data to provide users with the information they need at the speed of relevance. For defense applications, responsiveness, accuracy, and precision have never been more critical to mission success. Decisions that could previously be made in tens of seconds now demand almost instantaneous responses to remain relevant on a modern battlefield. To facilitate the increased need for faster information sharing, we created Fabric100.
Sustainable Open System Approaches
MOSA is leading the industry toward consolidating line replaceable units (LRUs) into standards-based open architecture chassis, enabling system capabilities to evolve at the speed of technology. These chassis integrate many independent functional systems with shared data communications channels, so much more data flows through them. The Open Group Sensor Open Systems Architecture™ (SOSA) Technical Standard is leading this MOSA, driving requirements of 40 GbE today towards 100 GbE for tomorrow. Developing an extensive range of 100 GbE processing boards and systems is critical for system integrators to protect the longevity of their platforms, enabling future upgrades and replacements in pin-compatible form factors to enhance systems without replacing infrastructure.
Proven Expertise
Curtiss-Wright has a long history of effectively maximizing new technology for the aerospace and defense industries. Fabric100 builds on this experience and applies the latest Ethernet technology to proven OpenVPX form factor. The Fabric10, Fabric20, and Fabric40, offering 10, 20, and 40 Gb fabrics, are the trusted bedrock of many of today’s defense programs worldwide. By consistently investing in advanced signal integrity, packaging, cooling, miniaturization, safety, and security, we deliver the latest commercially produced technology that is thoroughly tested and demonstrated to be interoperable and program ready. Working with industry standards bodies, such as VITA and the Open Systems Group, Curtiss-Wright promotes industry best practices and is a leading MOSA standard contributor. We partner with leading S-SOTA providers including Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD.
Advanced, Holistic Engineering
As 100 GbE and faster silicon become available, we have engineered and proven the technologies to create the most comprehensive, low-risk 100 GbE ecosystem of OpenVPX systems and system components under Fabric100. Fundamental to Fabric100 are high-speed signaling technologies and design techniques supporting 16 Gbaud data rates for PCIe Gen4 and 25 Gbaud data rates for 100 GbE connectivity, for robust system-wide signal integrity to meet the requirements of rugged, deployable systems.
What Fabric100 Delivers
Expanding connectivity bandwidth within and between systems results in faster time-to-solution and greater mission capability. Increased bandwidth connectivity within systems enables the processing elements to transfer and share more data faster and with less latency. Higher bandwidth connectivity between systems enables more data and actionable intelligence to be efficiently shared using more data types for increased mission effectiveness and integrated situation awareness. Previous generation 10/40 GbE technologies are adequate for many existing systems and data needs. As technology advances, it will be critical to develop a broader and faster data pathway. Increasing bandwidth to 100 GbE solves the requirement for future embedded computing systems to lower time-to-solution and the need for interconnected systems to carry data without sacrificing resolution, fidelity, or latency.
