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Ampex Data Systems

Ampex Data Systems Corporation

Hayward, California, United States

Electronic WarfareC4ISRRadar & SensorsRugged Computing & Electronics
Founded 1944Subsystem Manufacturer, Software Developer
Profile last updated: April 30, 2026

About

Founded in 1944, Ampex Data Systems is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Hayward, United States working in electronic warfare, c4isr, radar & sensors +3 more.

Ampex Data Systems is a Silicon Valley based small business, a Delta Information Systems company, that designs and manufactures rugged, SWaP-C optimized data recorders, network-attached storage and download stations. Its systems capture, process, store, host and secure mission-critical data such as EW/ISR, RF/SIGINT, radar, EO/IR and full-motion video, flight test telemetry, avionics bus data and platform health data. Products are built for aircraft, UAVs, ground vehicles, naval platforms and space missions, and are designed to withstand shock, vibration and temperature extremes. Security options include AES-256, FIPS 140, CSfC-compliant configurations and NSA Type 1. The company offers software-defined recording through its Ampex Common Compute Environment (ACCE), an open Linux-based architecture, along with training and education sessions. Ampex is a subsidiary of Delta Information Systems and works alongside sister companies GDP Space Systems and Acroamatics. Ampex Japan Ltd. is a related office holding ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Location

Hayward, United States

Founded

1944

Company type

Subsidiary

Legal name

Ampex Data Systems Corporation

NCAGE code

0PN68

Focus areas

rugged data recordersEW/ISRflight testmission data recordingedge computingencryptionnetwork attached storagedownload stations

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Electronic WarfareC4ISRRadar & SensorsRugged Computing & ElectronicsDefense Software & AIAir Systems

Supply-chain role

Subsystem ManufacturerSoftware Developer

What they offer

HardwareSoftwareTraining

Products

TuffServ 640v2

Rugged data recorder

Rugged data recording and storage system for mission data capture.

TuffServ 480v2

Rugged data recorder

Rugged data recording and storage system for mission data capture.

TuffServ 540

Rugged data recorder

Rugged data recording and storage system for mission data capture.

TuffServ 282

Rugged data recorder

Compact rugged data recording and storage system.

TuffLITE

Rugged data management system

Data management and recording for tactical edge use.

TuffCORD

Removable media download system

Protected removable-media offload and key-handling bridge for encrypted media.

SmartDock

Download station

Desktop download station for rapid, encrypted data download and pre-mission upload.

miniRv2

Compact rugged data recorder

Small-platform recorder for pods, UAVs and constrained integrations.

TRS-X

Rugged data recorder

Secure recording and edge-processing system for flight test and mission-critical operations.

TS640v2

Rugged data recorder

Secure recording and edge-processing system for flight test and mission-critical operations.

MAX

High-performance rugged data recorder

High-speed, high-capacity data acquisition systems for ISR, radar and aerospace applications.

PLUS

Mid-tier rugged data recorder

Recorders with greater storage, I/O and processing for mission data and flight test.

BASE

Cost-effective rugged data recorder

Low-cost, SWaP-C optimized recorders for ISR, telemetry and system monitoring.

RACK MOUNT

Enterprise rackmount recorder

Multi-channel, large-capacity networked recording and storage for ground stations and ISR systems.

FLIGHT TEST

Flight test data recorder

Recorders for avionics data acquisition and high-speed flight test instrumentation.

Uncompressed Video Data Recorder Module

Video recorder module

Records uncompressed SDI video exactly as delivered and plays back on demand.

Download Stations

Download station

Rackmount and desktop stations for post-mission download of recorded data.

Standards, platforms & customers

Defense standards

MIL-STD-810GNSA Type 1CSfCFIPS 140FIPS 197AES-256

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

AS9100D

People

Management & team (2)

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