CPU TECH to Modernize and Upgrade F/A-18 Mission Computer; Deployed Across Many Airborne Platforms, the AN/AYK-14 Mission Computer Will Be Modernized to Support New Performance and Growth Capability Requirements.PLEASANTON, Calif. -- CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. Technology, Inc.(R), (CPU TECH) an innovator in high performance, System-on-Chip based electronic computing system solutions today announced that it has been awarded a contract to develop a modernized architecture for the AN/AYK-14 Mission Computer. The AN/AYK-14 is designated as a Navy Standard Airborne Computer used for mission computing, navigation, targeting, and onboard data processing data processing or information processing, operations (e.g., handling, merging, sorting, and computing) performed upon data in accordance with strictly defined procedures, such as recording and summarizing the financial transactions of a across many airborne platforms. CPU TECH's modernized architecture will accommodate the legacy functions of the existing system while providing additional performance and headroom capacity. Such enhancements are incorporated to support future capability requirements for platforms that use the AN/AYK-14. The unique backward compatible Refers to hardware or software that is compatible with earlier versions of the product. Also called "downward compatible." Contrast with forward compatible. backward compatible - backward compatibility functionality offered through CPU TECH's design approach eliminates traditional modernization costs associated with re-writing existing system software and operational flight programs. "CPU TECH is pleased to be involved in this important project with the U.S. Navy. We are anxious to apply our proven, leading edge System-on-Chip technology and look forward to producing a new high performance AN/AYK-14," said Ed King, CPU TECH's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and Chairman. "Using our advanced technology, we'll be able to deliver to the Navy a cost-effective, scalable solution that integrates seamlessly into the existing airborne systems, boosting functionality and performance while supporting critical legacy functions." In production since 1976, nearly ten thousand AN/AYK-14 Mission Computers have been deployed across many airborne platforms including the AV-8B, E-2C E-2C Hawkeye; Navy Airborne Warning and Control System Aircraft , EA-6B, EP-3E, F-14D, and F/A-18 aircraft, the SH-60B Helicopter, and the AN/SPN-46 Automatic Carrier Landing System. The scope of the development contract includes delivery of a fully functional prototype of the updated AN/AYK-14, incorporating all existing functionality with additional performance capacity for added features and capability. Funding for the program includes a plus-up appropriation coordinated through California's eleventh district office of Congressman Richard Pombo Richard William Pombo (born January 8 1961) is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, having represented California's 11th congressional district from 1993 to 2007. . CPU TECH System-on Chip based solutions are being used in many platforms across several branches of service including the U.S. Army's Bradley Fighting Vehicle, and the U.S. NAVY STANDARD Missile The Standard Missile is a type of surface-to-air missile (SAM) originally developed for the United States Navy (USN). The SM-1 was developed as a replacement for the RIM-2 Terrier and RIM-24 Tartar systems deployed in the 1950s on a variety of USN ships. platform. The company has also developed RADAR processing solutions based on its System-on-Chip technology for the U.S. Air Force F-16 platform which is currently undergoing flight readiness testing at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah Ogden is the county seat of Weber County,GR6 Utah, United States. A 2006 estimate placed its population at 78,086. The city served as a major railway hub through much of its history, and still handles a great deal of freight rail traffic which makes it a . About CPU Technology, Inc. CPU Technology, Inc. develops and manufactures compatible, next-generation solutions for OEMs in the high-end computing market. The company's patented, automated electronic system-level design and verification technologies radically reduce the cost and time required to develop or modernize high-end systems. CPU Tech's innovative embedded multiprocessor architectures and advanced application of System-on-Chip technology yield highly reliable solutions which are smaller, lighter and more power efficient. The company's technology uniquely solves industry-wide problems such as electronic component and subsystem obsolescence ob·so·les·cent adj. 1. Being in the process of passing out of use or usefulness; becoming obsolete. 2. Biology Gradually disappearing; imperfectly or only slightly developed. . CPU Tech is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. founded in 1989 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California with business development offices in Reston, Virginia. Current investors include The Carlyle Group. Additional information about CPU Technology, Inc., can be found at www.cputech.com. |
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