Enhanced Tactical Computer

The Enhanced Tactical Computer or ETC is a portable rugged computer, built by Elbit Systems, and used by the United States Department of Defense. It is a modular system, built using COTS hardware, and enclosed in MIL-STD 810 cases, build to withstand harsh conditions and temperatures from -25° to 55°C.^[1] The ETC is designed to be used with Military Standard thermal and night vision goggles.

Specifications

Per an Elbit Systems leaflet:^[2]

CPU: Intel Core i7 Quad Core processor
Memory: 16-32GB DDR4
Storage: 0.5-2TB 2.5", Removable SSD
Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Navigation: GPS support for GPS, GLONASS, QZSS
Keyboard and other HIDs
GVA overlay Function keys, Integrated pointing device
High definition touch screen with multi touch capability
Embedded IPM capability
Display: 12.1 LCD, WXGA, 1280x800 resolution
1/0 Ports
1 External display
2 LAN: 10/100/1000 Ethernet interfaces
5 USB 2.0 interface and 1 commercial USB 3.0 interfaces
1 Full RS232 port
1 RS422 port
Audio in and out
Internal built-in speaker
Input voltage: 16-33V per MIL-STD-1275
Removable Battery: 14.4v CE compatible
Li-Ion battery
Physical Characteristics (nominal):
Dimensions (mm): 314x240x89
Weight (kg): <6 (basic configuration)
Complies with MIL-STD-810G Electromagnetic Compatibility
Complies with MIL-STD-461E
Optional PCMCIA digital modem

Hardware

The ETC uses a Pentium III processor, which can be upgraded via a specially designed removable module. It is equipped with a touch screen TFT display, Readable display in direct sunlight, with 600x800 resolution.^[1] Removable 10-40gig hard drive, and a removable power supply.

Includes an embedded GPS receiver, LAN jack, USB port, PS2 port.^[3] Two PC Card Type II or a single Type III are available. Communications interfaces are supported via Elbit's communications controller, supporting up to six networks at 64 kbit/s. Compatible with Windows or Linux operating systems.^[1]