SNAP Development Update
SNAP is a fully modular GVA compliant patch panel that provides the interface boundary between between a vehicle system and third party subsytem. Development So Far The development of SNAP started 12 months ago with the original concept design, which met the installation and size…
GVA Cable Harnesses
Background GVA (Generic Vehicle Architecture) is a design concept being adopted by the British Army on new/future vehicles. Within the GVA standard (DEF STAN 23-009) a number of common electrical and optical interfaces are defined. These interfaces cover: Power; Ethernet (Copper and Fibre); USB. The…
Start of SNAP Design Phase 2
Phase 2 Objectives This design phase has the following objectives: Design the remaining three modules: USB Fibre two channel Fibre four channel Produce more detailed design that takes into account the environmental requirements Update the lid design and insert conductive/waterproof gasket Addition of connector caps…
SNAP Design Phase 1 Complete
The first phase of the System Node Access panel (SNAP) design is now complete!! Phase One Objectives The objective in phase one was to develop the concept for a fully modular GVA patch panel and to produce a hardware design to meet the concept. A…