NEXCOM – Premier Choice for Mobile Computing Solutions
NEXCOM Mobile Computing Solutions (MCS) Business Unit revitalizes public transit with AI Edge Telematics, In-Vehicle Computers, Railway Computers, Vehicle Mount Computers, and Monitors. These expedite transportation projects, empowering carriers in Public Transit, First Response, and Material Handling domains. Our Railway Computers (nROK, aROK, and part of ATC family) cover applications of data gateway, surveillance, Passenger Information System, Wi-Fi Router, media server, and AI computing Its purposeful design protects components from adverse heat, power, vibration/shock conditions, and compliant to EN50155 and EN45545 standard.
Empowering Railway Applications with Rugged, Power Design, and Certificates (EN50155 and EN45545-2)
NEXCOM MCS provides an exceptional rugged mechanical and power protection design that effectively addresses the significant challenges presented by the harsh operating conditions within railway vehicles.
- EN50155 (OT4): Extremely wide range operating temperature with a standard of -40~70°C and 85°C for 10 minutes with industrial SSD and air flow.
- EN45545-2: With PCB passing EN45545-2, high endurance and anti-flame in order to achieve the highest level of safety possible in the event of a fire.
- Anti-Shock/Vibration: Following the US military standard MIL-STD-810G/H, while operating, the system stands and keep working without the threat of passing through unstable railway track.
- Power Protection: The system incorporates measures such as reverse protection, UCP (Under Current Protection), OVP (Over Voltage Protection), the capability to withstand temporary power dip, and with specific models designed to effectively counter power disturbances.
Advanced Power Management and Ignition Control
NEXCOM MCS integrates MCUs with utility tools and SDKs for efficient power control, reducing Time-To-Market, and enabling remote issue resolution. Features include:
- System Control: Detecting ignition signals, low battery drain, and implementing delay on/off timers with a watchdog function.
- System Monitoring: Reading BIOS and MCU data, voltage levels, G-Sensor readings, power consumption metrics, and event log records.
- IO Control: Configuring CAN/OBD impedance, GPIO settings, and programmable LED functionalities.
- Power State Management: Resetting ports, GPS, and slots for swift recovery.
This suite reflects NEXCOM’s commitment to seamless system operation and proactive maintenance, forming a robust foundation for reliability and performance enhancement.
Comprehensive Product Portfolio and Modular Design
NEXCOM MCS offers a diverse product portfolio with more than 50 standard products and ODM capability that caters to a wide spectrum of computing needs. Leveraging various performance levels of processors, mainly as Intel Atom and Core i processors, NEXCOM provides versatile solutions to meet varying requirements. These solutions find application across a range of sectors, including data gateways, communication hubs, mobile surveillance, and passenger infotainment. The array of options reflects NEXCOM’s commitment to addressing the unique demands of different industries, ensuring efficient and tailored solutions that drive innovation and enhance operational excellence.
The incorporation of a modular board in the latest design significantly enhances flexibility for the integration of supplementary functionalities. This approach not only enables operators to economize on acquiring extra devices but also accommodates the inclusion of diverse features such as additional 10GbE LAN ports, 5G and Wi-Fi 6E slots, 2.5GbE PoE ports, supplementary storage options, and a wide range input isolated power module.
Elevating Edge AI
NEXCOM MCS introduces AI-powered products by NVIDIA Jetsons and Intel-based processors, redefining transportation. The NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™ and Orin™ NX industrial module enhance AI capabilities with low power consumption. Our Intel-based processors, including Atom and Core i processors, with expanded features by add-on GPU accelerator modules create resilient mobile platforms for transportation applications. Harnessing AI enhances efficiency and safety.
Outside the cabin, AI monitors for pantograph inspection, obstacle & pedestrian detection, and traffic sign recognition for enhancing safety. Inside, real-time passenger counting and seat occupancy detection improve the public transit operation. This Edge AI computing accelerates data processing, enabling swift decisions. NEXCOM MCS’s modern design enhances vehicle safety, achieving goals in evolving environments.
NEXCOM is a Titanium member of the Intel® Partner Alliance, as a top tier of the Alliance. Intel and more than 500 global IoT partners of the Intel® Partner Alliance provide scalable, interoperable Intel® -based technologies and solutions that accelerate deployment of intelligent devices and end-to-end analytics. Close collaboration with Intel and each other enables Alliance members to innovate with the latest technologies, helping developers deliver first in-market solutions.
