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Introduction to COTS-based Trusted Computing

Introduction to COTS-based Trusted Computing

This white paper looks at the use of open standards-based commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies to address Trusted Computing requirements in deployable embedded systems for aerospace and defense applications.

06/17/2025
Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)

Why Open Standards Like CMOSS and SOSA Are the New Normal

This essential guide describes MOSA's significance for defense technology and the roles standards like SOSA, CMFF, CMOSS, VICTORY, GVA, and FACE play.

04/25/2025
Fabric100

Fabric100 100G Processing: Why Architectures Matter

Designers of high-performance embedded computing modules and systems must understand the technical considerations required to realize the true benefits of 100 Gbps technology fully.

02/11/2025
Is DisplayPort Safety Certifiable?

Is DisplayPort Safety Certifiable?

This paper compares the differences between the commercial use of DisplayPort and safety-critical embedded system. It includes an analysis of DisplayPort link training in a safety-certifiable context.

02/11/2025
The SOSA Technical Standard and Trusted Computing for Defense Systems

The SOSA Technical Standard and Trusted Computing for Defense Systems

The SOSA Technical Standard combines MOSA principles with security to enable secure sensor processing systems to be quickly developed and deployed in a low-risk environment.

11/29/2024
Simplifying the Challenge of Expeditionary Communications

Simplifying the Challenge of Expeditionary Communications

This white paper presents a strategic framework for addressing obstacles to efficient communications and how best to maintain seamless connectivity through the utilization of open standards-based, field-proven Curtiss-Wright hardware and software.

06/26/2024
Aircraft Cockpit

COTS vs. Custom Safety Critical Military Avionics

Safety certification for military embedded systems can be time consuming, complex, and costly to complete. Curtiss-Wright offers an extensive catalog of safety-certifiable COTS hardware modules to suit application requirements.

06/13/2024
Meeting DAL A Challenges with Dissimilar Redundant Architecture

Meeting DAL A Challenges with Dissimilar Redundant Architecture

This white paper examines how building a system with a dissimilar redundant architecture can help overcome the challenges of meeting DO-254/178 DAL A requirements.

05/22/2024
Securing Data with Quantum Resistant Algorithms

Securing Data with Quantum Resistant Algorithms: Implementing Data-at-Rest and Data-in-Transit Encryption Solutions

Review the challenges for deploying QR encryption and how to implement DAR and data-in-transit QR encryption solutions using commercial FPGA devices and off-the-shelf hardware.

05/22/2024
Securing Data with Quantum Resistant Algorithms: An Introduction to Post-Quantum Resistant Encryption

Securing Data with Quantum Resistant Algorithms: An Introduction to Post-Quantum Resistant Encryption

The goal of post-quantum cryptography is to develop cryptographic systems that are secure and can interoperate with existing communications protocols and networks.

05/22/2024
Understanding the Power-to-Performance Capabilities of Intel Processors White Paper

Understanding the Power-to-Performance Capabilities of Intel Processors

There is a popular industry misconception that Intel processors draw more power than Power Architecture and Arm processors. This paper discusses how that is not the case.

04/17/2024
Certifying Multi-Core Processing Following AMC 20-193/AC 20-193 Objectives

Certifying Multi-Core Processing Following AMC 20-193/AC 20-193 Objectives

This white paper examines the key challenges multi-core processors present in safety-certifiable systems, and the traditional and newer, more effective techniques for alleviating them to ensure MCP-based systems will safely perform their intended functions.

04/01/2024