Ampex

Ampex is a globally recognized company for its rugged data recorders developed to capture, process, store, host, and secure mission-critical data across land, air, sea, and space platforms. In demanding applications such as electronic warfare, ISR, EO/IR, mission data recording, flight testing, and high-speed telemetry, Ampex delivers exceptional operational capability through its “excellence at the edge” architecture—providing maximum performance with minimal SWaP-C.

With an open architecture, advanced encryption options, and ruggedized hardware, Ampex ensures reliable data integrity even under the harshest operational conditions.

Leadership in Rugged Data Recording Systems

Ampex’s entire product family is certified to operate under extreme conditions including shock, vibration, EMI, temperature extremes, power fluctuations, and high altitude. The systems provide flexible data acquisition capabilities ranging from hundreds of Mbps to hundreds of Gbps, with storage options spanning from gigabytes to hundreds of terabytes, meeting the evolving demands of modern defense applications.

Through advanced SWaP optimization, Ampex delivers unmatched versatility—from small UAVs to large platforms—offering low weight, low power consumption, and cost efficiency while maintaining maximum data processing performance.

For data security, Ampex supports encryption levels up to FIPS 197 AES-256, FIPS 140, CSfC, and NSA Type-1, ensuring full protection for the most mission-critical operations.

Ruggedized Data Record

Secure Data (Encryption)

High-Speed Data Capture

SWaP-C Optimization

Open Architecture

Ampex’s Capabilities

Ruggedization

  • Certified durability for harsh environments, high vibration, EMI, flight conditions, and military standards.

SWaP-C Optimization

  • Maximum performance with minimal size, weight, power consumption, and cost.

Edge Performance 

  • High-speed data capture up to hundreds of Gbps, real-time processing, and embedded analytics at the edge.

Secure Data (Encyrption)

  • Mission data protected with AES-256, FIPS 140, NSA Type-1, and CSfC encryption levels.

Open Architecture

  • No vendor lock-in; flexible, modular systems enabling rapid integration across diverse platforms.
Ampex TuffCORD Removable Data Cartridge – Secure Data Transport Module with High Durability and Key-Lock Mechanism for Flight and Tactical Platforms
Ampex SmartDock2 Data Offload Station – Ground System Solution for Rapid Post-Flight Data Download, Encrypted Transfer, and Key Management
Ampex High-Data-Rate Rugged Recording Unit – SWaP-C Optimized for EW/ISR, Radar, and Electro-Optical Sensor Data Recording
Ampex Flight Test Data Recorder – Compact Recording Solution for High-Speed Sensor Acquisition, Telemetry Synchronization, and Harsh Flight Test Applications
Ampex Rack-Mount Rugged Data Recording System – High-Capacity, MIL-STD Compliant Recording Unit Designed for Airborne and Ground Systems

Why Choose Ampex?

Ampex delivers unmatched reliability across the defense and aerospace sectors, backed by more than 70 years of experience, end-to-end data management solutions, and architectures engineered for extreme environments. Its expertise in edge data capture, processing, and secure storage provides operational superiority across a broad spectrum—from UAV systems and fighter aircraft to naval platforms and space missions. While its open architecture ensures seamless integration, SWaP-C optimization and advanced encryption options enable trusted access to mission-critical data under all conditions. As a result, Ampex stands as the global leader in delivering long-life, secure, mission-focused solutionsthat provide maximum performance where the data lives—at the edge.