M575 Aitech Defense Systems HUD Controller PMC Module

The Aitech Defense Systems M575 HUD Controller PMC Module receives OpenGL graphics commands from the host and translates them to vector data to be "drawn" on the HUD. It supports both Stroke-Only and Stroke-On-Raster HUD operation, making it a superior choice for a wide range of HUD implementations. HUD controller functionality is provided by in-house developed IP implemented in an Altera Cyclone V FPGA. This approach translates to a flexible design, with unique features including BIT to verify integrity of the entire HUD functionality and signal pathway, and the implementation of discrete interfaces for HUD control and status signals. The IP also supports up to ten occlusion zones, with priority, enabling the application software to control the layering of displayed HUD data. Remote System Upgrade (RSU) support enables field upgrade of the IP via the host computer should the need arise. An on-board temperature sensor monitors PMC temperature, which can be read by the host computer. To ensure high-speed transfer of HUD data, the M575 interconnects with the host system via a 64-bit PCI/PCI-X link. Extremely low power consumption enables use of the M575 in difficult to cool environments, in both air-cooled and conduction-cooled systems.