TECHNOLOGIES

Fundamental to our approach is the use of globally proven standard technologies that can help reduce development time and costs, and increase performance, interoperability, and commonality. Through our expertise in engineering, product development, and battery and power technologies, we development solution that enable the Warfighter to operate lighter, longer – and with greater operational capability.

WHAT CAN USB TECHNOLOGY DO FOR THE WARFIGHTER?

USB technology has matured from being a convenient commercial standard to becoming a critical enabler of advanced mobile power and data technology. Just as mobile devices and peripherals have become ever more capable and prolific in the civilian sector, the same is happening across military segments. The latest USB specifications support:

  • Multi Voltage and power up to 240W
  • Super high speed data transfer
  • Interoperability across commercial and military systems
  • EU USB-C consumer mandate

USB POWER EVOLUTION

Universal Serial Bus (USB®) has evolved from a data interface capable of supplying limited power, to a primary provider of power with a data interface over a single cable.

USB Power Delivery (PD) enables maximum functionality by providing more flexible power delivery with high-speed data over a single cable – it is also one of the fastest charging protocols currently available.

USB Programmable Power Supply (PPS) allows for adaptive changes in current and voltage – making charging more efficient, and also enabling high-speed charging through intelligent device negotiation protocols.

96%

INCREASED POWER CAPACITY
70%

REDUCED CHARGING TIME

USB DATA SPEEDS IMPROVEMENTS

USB 2.0

Game-changing “high speed” technology when it came out in 2000, and is the USB specification used in the existing Nett Warrior system.

USB 3.2

This industry-standard USB specification delivers data transmission rates up to 40x faster than Nett Warrior, with only 1/3 of the power consumption.

USB 4

The most recent USB specification sets an even higher target data transmission rate - more than 80 times faster than Nett Warrior!

80X

IMPROVED DATA TRANSMISSION SPEED

POWER & DATA SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATED

HDMI AND DISPLAY PORT CONVERGENCE

USB CONNECTOR EVOLUTION

USB C

The USB Type-C (USB-C) connector provides numerous advantages over earlier types of connectors, including:

  • Smaller package size
  • Reversible connection
  • Higher power rating
  • Greater signal bandwidth
  • Supports power up to 240W
  • Supports data transfer up to 40 Gbps
  • Enables fast charging
  • Supports power transmission in 2 directions
  • USB-C is emerging as the new Global Standard

BI-DIRECTIONAL POWER & DATA

EASY-CONNECT INTEROPERABLE STANDARDIZED

REQUIRED FOR ALL COMMERCIAL DEVICES FROM 2024

GALLIUM NITRIDE (GAN) SEMICONDUCTORS

GAN CHARGERS

Existing Silicon (Si) based chargers are heavy, bulky in size and have lower thermal conductivity. Silicon chargers are also less efficient due to limitations in the switching frequency at which they operate.

Si based chargers are less efficient because of limitations in the switching frequency at which they operate.

GaN semiconductors offer higher power density and have three times better thermal conductivity.

COMPACT EFFICIENT CHARGING

Gallium Nitride (GaN) enables semiconductor components to be made much smaller, more powerful and more efficient. GaN can reduce size from 20% to 40% less than standard silicon-based chargers.

50%

LOSS REDUCTION
5X

GREATER POWER DENSITY

NEW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Beyond such industry- standard technologies, we also continue to explore opportunities for innovation with new and emerging technologies such as Qi wireless charging, silicone-anode battery technology, and more.

As we keep an eye on the forefront of technological advancements, we always analyze them from the perspective of their suitability, scalability, attainability, and adaptability to serve the Warfighter.