We were faced with an obsolescence issue on our Programmable System Control Unit when our existing vendor was no longer able to manufacture this Viper809 CCA. Through the exceptional efforts of GDCA, Rockwell Collins did not experience any impact to deliveries of product to our customers.”

JD Pauly
Director, Single Aisle Programs

InFlight Entertainment System

Customer: Rockwell Collins Inc
Website: http://www.rockwellcollins.com
Application: In-flight Entertainment System
GDCA Product: Viper809 Circuit Card Assembly
Original Manufacturer: Kontron Corporation
Original End-of-Life: 2009

Rockwell Collins’ in-flight entertainment systems provide audio and video content to enhance the passenger experience: From overhead systems that deliver pre-programmed content to in-seat systems that allow passengers to select the video and/or audio entertainment options they want.

At the heart of a Rockwell Collins in-flight entertainment system is the Viper-809 computer motherboard. After the EOL notice on the Viper809 was announced, Rockwell Collins continued to get orders for systems and needed a source of steady, low volume production and continued support. They tapped GDCA to provide the BOM analysis and support of this legacy computer board to meet critical delivery deadlines.

Since 2010, GDCA has been the source of supply and repair for these boards to Rockwell Collins. We continue our commitment of being the best provider of long term product support and obsolescence management.