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Enhanced Tactical Computer

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The Enhanced Tactical Computer or ETC is a portable rugged computer, built by Elbit Systems, and used by the US Military. 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.

Hardware

It is uses a Pentium III processor, which can be upgraded via a specially designed removable module. It is equipped with a touch screen TFT display, with 600x800 resolution. Removable 10-40gig hard drive, and removable power supply.

Includes an embedded GPS receiver, LAN jack. Two PCMCIA 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 Kb/s. Compatible with Windows or Linux operating systems.