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Opal Tactical edge computing system with multi-channel H.264/H.265 streaming & Hailo-8 AI acceleration
Opal

Tactical edge computing system with multi-channel H.264/H.265 streaming & Hailo-8 AI acceleration

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Opal

Opal is a rugged tactical edge computing platform designed for autonomous vehicles, multi-channel video streaming, recording, and AI-enabled processing across professional and homeland security applications. Based on the Maris Jupiter-AI platform with an NXP i.MX8M Plus processor and onboard Hailo-8 AI accelerator, the system supports advanced detection, classification, and tracking capabilities for demanding operational environments.

The compact MIL-STD-compliant unit delivers ultra-low-latency streaming over wired and wireless networks while supporting simultaneous video, audio, and telemetry recording, playback, encoding, and decoding. With multi-channel analog and HD-SDI video support, detachable 1 TB storage, and rugged IP67 construction, Opal is optimized for autonomous vehicle operations, tactical ISR, border protection, search and rescue, and intelligence gathering missions.

Specifications:

Dimensions: 127 × 130 × 50 mm
Weight: 1 kg
Power: Input power: 16–36 VDC
28 VDC MIL-STD-704A and MIL-STD-1275D compatible
Maximum power consumption: 10 W
AI Accelerator: Onboard Hailo-8 AI accelerator
Up to 26 TOPS AI performance
Video & Imaging: H.264/H.265 encoding and decoding
Simultaneous multi-stream video processing
4 × RS170/PAL/NTSC analog video inputs
1 × HD-SDI video input 1080p60
1 × HD-SDI video output 1080p60
1 × PAL/NTSC analog video output
End-to-end 100 ms ultra-low-latency streaming
Storage: 1 TB detachable microSD storage
Interfaces: 2 × Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting IP and GigE
USB 3
1 × analog audio input (line/mic)
1 × analog audio output
Streaming: Supports Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast streaming
UDP, RTP, and RTSP protocols
Video, audio, and telemetry data streaming and recording
Environmental: IP67 rated
Operational temperature: -29 °C to 65 °C
Storage temperature: -46 °C to 71 °C
Designed to meet MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-810F, MIL-STD-810G, and MIL-STD-461F
Additional Features: VoIP (MP2)
ESS tested
MTBF >8000 hours
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