White Paper: Computer System Design for Critical Applications

By: Earle Foster

Careful upfront attention to computer system design will save field failures and headaches later

“Industrial computer” is a widely used term that unfortunately can be quite ambiguous, often applied to computers that have little real advantage over commercial PCs but may outwardly appear “rugged”. However, there are many applications that need a computer system that is truly built to a higher standard for reasons that include:

• Uptime is paramount
• High cost of service call or repair
• Harsh operating environment
• Consistency of design
• Long term availability
• Certification Approvals

Starting with our first Relio solid-state computer design in 2003, Sealevel has progressively raised the bar in providing solutions for mission critical applications through careful design and attention to process. Download the White Paper below to learn important design attributes for critical applications.