AP-285 AI Accelerator

AP-285

The CCX Technologies AP-285 AI Accelerator is a compact and lightweight computing platform that can simultaneously serve as a cybersecurity appliance, a router, and an applications server in the most demanding environments. In addition to a standard processor the AP-285 features a powerful GPU capable of 157 TOPS with 1024-cores and 16GB of RAM. This platform is ideal for supporting computationally intensive AI-applications on the edge.

The AP-285 can be combined with the CCX Technologies Software Defined Radios to form a fully functional AI-enhanced transceiver radio, facilitating intelligent signal analysis applications.

Software applications are provided by the integrated SystemX Operating System which includes dozens of networking, cybersecurity, data collection, configuration management, and application hosting features.

As a Transport Canada Approved Manufacturing Organization, CCX Technologies can provide all of the necessary documents to support the certification process — enabling the AP-285 to be installed on any aircraft.

Applications

The AP-285 is a configurable multi-mission platform that is suitable for a multitude of different applications. With a complete version of the SystemX Operating System the AP-285 supports all of the networking, security, data collection and management, and application hosting features provided by SystemX.

SystemX

Application Hosting

The AP-285 is capable of hosting and managing third-party applications in secure containers. The embedded SOM in the AP-285 ensures computationally-intensive applications can also be hosted and managed, facilitating low-latency AI functionality on the edge.

Applications can also make use of the integrated SystemX API to get access to all SystemX configuration settings, status info, and collected data.

SystemX application containers
AP-285 monitoring traffic with its IDS

Enhanced Cybersecurity Appliance

The AP-285 can provide Cybersecurity features for IP and Databus based networks. The integrated IDS can monitor traffic for anomalies and generate alerts which can be presented to local and remote operators.

Traffic for the IDS can be collected from the Ethernet Interfaces, the ARINC-429 Receivers, or from Databus recorders, like the CCX Technologies DataPHY Data Collection Pods.

The AP-285 supports AI-powered applications designed for anomaly detection and predictive IDS. This system can process live sensor data on the edge to trigger autonomous responses, including traffic redirection or filtering according to their contents or patterns.

Optimized Cabin Routing

The AP-285 is a feature complete world-class Cabin Router suitable for Business and Commercial Aviation.

As a cabin router, the AP-285 supports AI applications which can introduce intelligent routing based on availability and network state. Device and User Managers can be used to manage user specific access to connectivity solutions and to monitor and limit access for individual devices or users.

AP-285 Intelligent Routing Block Diagram

Interfaces

QTY Interface Standards
4 Ethernet 1000/100/10BASE-T (IEEE 802.3ab/u/i)
2 Databus Receivers ARINC-429
3 Radio Disable Discrete Inputs ARINC-628
4 Bidirectional Discretes ARINC-628
1 Power 12V and 28V DC

Specifications

Dimensions 5.18"L x 4.64"W x 1.90"H
Weight 2.4lb
Mounting Provisions 4 mounting holes for #8 bolts or screws; flange mount.
Option to install in 2 or 4 MCU form factor with an IK-350
Connectors MIL-DTL-24308G 62-pin Male HD D-sub
MIL-DTL-24308G 24W7 Coax Female D-sub
Operating Voltage 28VDC or 12VDC
Typical Power Consumption 30W
Maximum Power Consumption 45W
GPU Performance 157 TOPS
Ethernet 10/100/1000/2500 BASE-T IEEE 802.3 Compliant Ethernet Ports with:
ACS, Automatic MDI/MDIX crossover, Automatic polarity correction, and IEEE 802.3u compliant auto negotiation
ARINC-429 ARINC-429 RX Only
Discrete GPIO ARINC-628 GND/Open and High/Low Sensing Discrete Inputs/Outputs
GPU 1024 Cores, 32 Tensor Cores
Data Storage 1TB NVMe
Environmental Qualifications RTCA DO-160G
Outer Dimensions
AP-251 Outer Dimmensions