Spectra Aerospace & Defense is a trusted and growing platform of C5ISR companies – CALCULEX, Galleon Embedded Computing, and ArgonFDS - bringing over a half-century of rugged, mission-ready, battle-tested experience to bear in aerospace and defense applications. From high-speed data acquisition, data recording and secure, high-density storage, to computing and rugged, clear display of mission data, Spectra delivers the products and subsystems needed for the most demanding military air, land, and sea platforms. With our comprehensive portfolio of rugged products, systems, and solutions, the Spectra family of companies’ customized end-to-end solutions for the C5ISR market help military end-users achieve mission success. Simply put, Spectra's rugged solutions Capture, Process, and Display your mission-critical data in the harshest environmental conditions. In the air, at sea, on land, and in space; We simplify integration.

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Unlocking Innovation: Explore the Cutting-Edge Developments and Techniques Powering Galleon Embedded Computing Solutions

Galleon Embedded Computing excels in delivering rugged information systems, engineered for optimal performance in extreme conditions. Our solutions are meticulously designed to meet the complex demands of professionals overseeing the deployment of intricate systems, emphasizing security, reliability, and peak performance. Our Tech Notes provide in-depth insights into the advanced technologies integral to our products, equipping engineering teams with the knowledge to confidently address their projects’ challenges. Galleon’s expertise ensures unmatched support in ruggedized, embedded computing systems, deployed in harsh environments.

January 11, 2022

XSR and G1: Applications and Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction This document discusses various application uses for the family of Galleon XSR and G1 products. Applications for the XSR and G1 can be categorized into one of three areas: Capture, Processing, and Storage. Three simple concrete examples or each of these respective areas include Ethernet Recording and Packet Capture (Capture), Mission Computing (Process) and... Read more »

December 17, 2018

XSR VGA NOMODESET

Abstract This document describes how to use the flag nomodeset to disable kernel-mode VGA driver support. The kernel-mode VGA driver can cause undesirable power-saving issues when a VGA cable is unplugged while in use.   1. Nomodeset 1.1      Background Newer Linux kernels have moved the video mode setting into the kernel. All the programming of... Read more »

November 15, 2018

Ethernet Connections 8-Wire vs 4 Wire

Abstract This document describes how to connect Ethernet 4-wire and 8-wire connections to Galleon Equipment. 1. Ethernet Cable Connections 1.1      Introduction Inside the ethernet cable, there are 8 color-coded wires. These wires are twisted into 4 pairs of wires, for a Gigabit Ethernet connection and 2 pairs of wires for 10/100 Ethernet connections. Each pair... Read more »

June 8, 2018

HDD Based Recorders

Preface Conventions IEC prefixes are used to separate between decimal and binary multiples. Decimal prefixes k (kilo), M (mega), G (giga), and T (tera) denote 10^3, 10^6, 10^9, and 10^12 respectively. Binary prefixes Ki (kibi), Mi (mebi), Gi (gibi), and Ti (tebi) denote 2^10, 2^20, 2^30, and 2^40 respectively. Dates printed in numerical format are... Read more »

November 22, 2016

XSR Write Protection

Abstract: XSR Write Protection: Safeguarding Mission-Critical Data The XSR Write Protection, offered by Galleon Embedded Computing, serves as a critical security feature within their rugged and secure storage solutions and data recorder systems. This feature is designed to prevent unauthorized modification or deletion of data stored on XSR products, ensuring the integrity and security of... Read more »