Industry uncertainty dominates small-form-factor embedded computing for UAVs and military vehicles

摘要

Everyone involved in the embedded computing business for aerospace and defense applications knows what is job-one: components must become smaller, lighter in weight, and must consume less power. This size, weight, and power (SWaP) issue governs the industry; no one argues with that. Modern unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designs, as well as sophisticated electronics that fit inside light military combat vehicles are driving the SWaP imperative.