Mission-Critical Integrated Systems, Chassis & Backplanes for UAVs, UGVs & Unmanned Systems

United States of America
LCR Embedded Systems

Mission-Critical Integrated Systems, Chassis & Backplanes for UAVs, UGVs & Unmanned Systems

LCR Embedded Systems is a leading developer of integrated systems, chassis and backplanes for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles) and unmanned systems. With over 35 years of experience in supporting US Department of Defense and international allied programs as well as commercial clients, we provide custom and COTS solutions that ensure success for cutting-edge platforms operating in the most demanding of environments.

Our embedded electronic products are designed to equip mission-critical systems on land, in the air and on the sea with the very best that the SOSA and VPX board architectures have to offer. We are a member of VITA and the Sensor Open Systems Architecture Consortium, and are committed to pushing the boundaries of state-of-the-art electronic product design.

Cutting-edge design, manufacturing and test capabilities

Our team of industry veterans brings a wealth of knowledge to the design of our mission-critical products, with decades of experience in packaging, signal flow analysis, power envelope, thermal management, I/O and more. We make use of a wide variety of state-of-the-art design tools including 3D CAD modelling software, thermal and structural analysis, and 3D printing.

We operate an advanced manufacturing facility, based in the US, that features a full suite of assembly, manufacturing, integration, and testing capabilities and is staffed by highly trained and experienced personnel. We test to MIL-STD requirements as standard, including a wide range of procedures for vibration, shock, EMI and temperature to ensure the utmost in performance under the harshest of conditions.

Integrated Systems

Our integrated systems address a full range of operational requirements for UAV C5ISR, including radar, SIGINT (signals intelligence), EW (electronic warfare) and mission computing. The rugged conduction-cooled units are provided with best-in-class partner payload sets, and allow you to begin integrating your mission-specific hardware and software right out of the box.

800 Series CMOSS MOSA System800 Series CMOSS MOSA System
SOSA-aligned 3U HPEC modular open sensor system

600 Series VPX HPEC System600 Series VPX HPEC System
3U OpenVPX system for high-performance onboard UAV computing

200 Series HPEC System200 Series HPEC System
VPX & SOSA-aligned system for high-performance embedded computing at the edge

SOSA-Aligned and VPX ATR Chassis

Our rugged ATR (Air Transport Rack) VPX chassis are designed to accommodate SOSA-aligned plug-in cards, with options for 2 through to 14 slots and air, conduction or liquid cooling. Supporting a wide range of mission-critical applications such as UAV ISR and edge computing, these rugged chassis are designed to excel under the most demanding of conditions.

AoC3U-210AoC3U-210
Dual-slot VPX chassis for radar & ISR sensors

AoC3U-412AoC3U-412
Four-slot 3U VPX chassis with removable drive bays & combined air/conduction cooling

AoC3U-610AoC3U-610
Six-slot ATR chassis with enhanced thermal management

AoC3U-821AoC3U-821
Eight-slot air over conduction cooled chassis for VPX & SOSA-aligned cards

AoC3U-1440AoC3U-1440
14-slot forced air & conduction-cooled enclosure with mission-configurable backplane

SAVE-Compliant Tray AssemblySAVE-Compliant Tray Assembly
Shock & vibration protection for UGV electronic systems

Bridging the Cooling Gap in High-Speed Embedded Systems
This article discusses new chassis-level cooling techniques for VPX chassis using air or liquid assist… Read article >

Rugged Test Systems

Our rugged test chassis enable you to progress SOSA-aligned and VPX payload system development and integration to the next level from early benchtop testing through to vehicle-mounted and functional demonstrations. Providing a high level of configurability, the versatile chassis enable real-world testing while providing a mechanical design path leading to the deployable system.

2-Slot Rugged VPX Test System2-Slot VPX Test System
Rugged VPX & SOSA-aligned test chassis for functional demonstration

5-Slot VPX Test System5-Slot VPX Test System
Versatile VPX & SOSA-aligned chassis for real-world testing

8-Slot VPX Test System8-Slot VPX Test System
Functional demonstration & verification testing for VPX & SOSA aligned payloads

Development Platforms for SOSA-Aligned & VPX Systems

Our development chassis for VPX and SOSA-aligned payloads allow you to fast-track and streamline your design cycles, featuring easy configuration and testing and providing a wide variety of I/O capabilities. The versatile 3U and 6U test and development beds support air- and conduction-cooled modules and a range of different power requirements.

DK3 development chassisDK3
8-slot 3U VPX benchtop development platform

SAVE compliant development chassisDK3-SAVE
Development chassis for SAVE-compliant systems intended for ground vehicles

12-slot 19" development chassis DK3-1200
12-slot 19″ development chassis for VPX and SOSA-aligned modules

Development platform for high-speed modules DK3HS
Development platform for high-speed modules with 100Gb data rates

19” Rackmount Chassis

 Our rackmount and desktop 19″ chassis provide a versatile development environment for UAV and unmanned systems VPX and SOSA-aligned payloads. Providing a variety of I/O and power supply capabilities, these highly configurable chassis meet the requirements of modern defense and aerospace-grade systems.

12-slot 19" development chassisDK3-1200
12-slot 19″ development chassis for VPX and SOSA-aligned modules

19 RackMount chassis3U VPX Rackmount Chassis
16-slot 19” 3U VPX chassis with air & conduction cooling

Rugged Computing Accessories

We provide a range of accessories that enhance the functionality of our embedded computing and electronics systems.

Dual-Port Media ConverterDual-Port Media Converter
Conversion between Base-T I/O and KR/KX backplane signals

Systems Integration for UAVs & UGVs

In addition to providing off-the-shelf rugged chassis solutions, we also offer a full suite of payload integration services that enable out-of-the-box installation and testing of your unmanned systems hardware and software. We can provide chassis with custom backplanes, power supplies and I/O, and can also perform bespoke testing procedures to ensure that your system is ready for the real world.

Our partner ecosystem includes long-standing relationships with the leading suppliers in the embedded computing industry, and we can assist you with board selection and other application-specific design aspects to ensure that your UAVs, UGVs and unmanned systems perform at peak capacity.

Products

8-Slot VPX Test System

Functional demonstration & verification testing for VPX & SOSA aligned payloads

Dual-Port Media Converter

Conversion between Base-T I/O and KR/KX backplane signals

RMC3-160 3U VPX Chassis

16-slot 19” rackmount chassis with air & conduction cooling

800 Series CMOSS MOSA System

SOSA-aligned 3U HPEC modular open sensor system

600 Series VPX HPEC System

3U OpenVPX system for high-performance onboard UAV computing

200 Series HPEC System

VPX & SOSA-aligned system for high-performance embedded computing at the edge

AoC3U-210 VPX Chassis

Dual-slot VPX chassis for radar & ISR sensors

AoC3U-821 VPX Chassis

Eight-slot air over conduction cooled chassis for VPX & SOSA-aligned cards

AoC3U-1440 ATR Chassis

14-slot forced air & conduction-cooled enclosure with mission-configurable backplane

5-Slot VPX Test System

Versatile VPX & SOSA-aligned chassis for real-world testing

DK3-1200 Development Chassis

12-slot 19" development chassis for VPX and SOSA-aligned modules

DK3HS Development Chassis

Development platform for high-speed modules with 100Gb data rates

Articles

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Protecting Critical Systems from Shock & Vibration

LCR Embedded examines how rugged packaging and isolation systems safeguard critical electronics against extreme shock and vibration

Oct 31, 2024
Military Embedded Computing Advanced with 100Gb Solutions for VPX Systems

LCR Embedded Systems outlines how new 100Gb technologies are transforming how defense systems handle data, addressing bandwidth limitations and improving real-time situational awareness

Aug 15, 2024
Cooling Strategies for VPX & SOSA Systems

LCR Embedded Systems has explored thermal management strategies for VPX and SOSA aligned systems, addressing chassis and module design considerations to mitigate internal cooling

May 28, 2024
Benefits of VPX & SOSA Systems

Find out how VPX and SOSA standards are contributing to the MOSA approach in this article by LCR Embedded Systems, including the goal of open standards and the benefits of each standard

May 16, 2024
MORA-Aligned System Live Demo at Spring Technology Expo

LCR Embedded Systems and Sciens Innovations will be conducting a MORA-aligned system live demo featuring the DK3 Development Platform for SOSA-aligned and VPX board payloads at Spring Technology Expo, 17th April 2024

Apr 10, 2024
Integrated Systems, Chassis & Backplanes for Mission-Critical UAVs & Unmanned Systems

LCR Embedded Systems' products are designed to equip mission-critical systems with the very best that the SOSA and VPX board architectures have to offer

Mar 28, 2024
LCR Embedded Systems Receives Mission Assurance Award from Raytheon

LCR Embedded Systems has announced that it has been honored by Raytheon with the Raytheon Mission Assurance Award, given in...

May 16, 2017
LCR Embedded Systems Receives 5-Star Supplier Award From Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems

LCR Embedded Systems has once again been recognized for its quality, performance, and focus on total customer satisfaction by Raytheon...

Jun 22, 2016

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LCR Embedded Systems Headquarters United States of America 9 South Forrest Ave, Jeffersonville, PA 19403 +1 (610) 278-0840 Contact Website
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