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  • Chips & Component News
  • Tools & Software News
  • Boards & Modules News
  • Know-how (White Papers, Webinars & more)
  • Sept 8, 2010 – presented by
    ICC Media

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    QorIQ Processing Power with Dual-Core P2020 or Eight-Core P4080 on a Module
    The EMERSON Network Power COMX-P2020 and COMX-P4080 are COM Express modules with Freescale QorIQ processors. The COMX-P2020 has two 1.2 GHz e500 cores, up to 2 GB RAM, and 4 GB flash. It provides 3 GbE, VGA/LVDS and a MicroSD card socket. The COMX-P4080 has eight 1.5 GHz e500mc cores, up to 4 GB RAM, 1 GB flash, and a GbE port. 12 configurable SERDES lanes are available for maximum flexibility.

    CHIPS & COMPONENTS NEWS
  • TI: C2000 peripheral explorer kit and free teaching ROM  
  • Silica launches online forum "Designers’ Community"
  • SiLabs to unveil latest human interface and wireless solutions at Electronica

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    Stellaris ARM Cortex-M3 Evaluation Kits
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  • NatSemi: SDI equalizer extends reach of broadcast video signals
  • GreenPeak: push-messaging and find-me apps for remote controls
  • Toshiba launches 24nm process NAND flash memory
  • MSC: V850ES/Jx3 MCU series expanded with 78 new derivatives
  • Atlantik: ZigBee based smart energy and ISM applications from RFMD   
  • TOOLS & SOFTWARE NEWS
  • HCC-Embedded: descriptor generator tool simplifies USB device configuration
  • Wind River: safety critical platform for DO-178B and IEC 61508
  • Kane: C-to-FPGA integration accelerates DSP prototyping by ten  
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    New 4G eNodeB module for Compact Base Stations from Interphase Corporation
    This powerful SoC-based module is ideal for jump starting development of 4G compact base stations. Minimize base station footprint, reduce up-front investment, and slash lifecycle costs with this application-ready module. Featuring network and RRH/low-power radio connectivity, optimized L1-L3 LTE software layers, and our 3rd generation iWARE API. Focus your development resources on value-added market application software and packaging. Both COTS and custom versions available. Check it out.
  • dSPACE: RapidPro for DENSO lambda probes PLUS5.0 and 5.1
  • MSC presents Lattice’s improved ispLEVER Classic design tool
  • Lime: RF quick start kit speeds femtocell time to market
  • RTS: IEEE 1588 precision time protocol for all Windows versions
  • Adeneo: Windows Embedded Compact 7 BSP for NXP MCUs
  • NatSemi: Webbench LED architect simplifies lighting design  

     

    Increased demand for real-time operating systems, Interview with Michael Gaudlitz, Wind River Systems

  • BOARDS & MODULES NEWS
  • ADLINK: rugged COM Express module based on Core i7 processor
  • BCM: compact, performance driven Embedded box computer
  • IEI: infotainment tablet PC, in-vehicle computer and order entry PDA

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    High-performance IPv4/IPv6 Kontron Gigabit Ethernet Switch VX3910 OpenVPX™ platforms

    The new Kontron Gigabit Ethernet Switch VX3910 offers 3U VPX (VITA 46.x) and OpenVPX™ (VITA 65) platforms Enterprise-Class Switching functionality with a total of 28 Gigabit Ethernet ports and advanced management features. Featuring Kontron Embedded Network Technology, VX3910 offers the same advanced feature set and operational interfaces already deploying in Kontron ATCA, VME and cPCI switches.

  • Wind River: VxWorks MILS platform with Linux Guest OS
  • PCI-Systems: open VPX 3U conduction cooled 6 slot instrumentation chassis
  • Steatite: MIL-STD-810F certified embedded system for in-vehicle connectivity
  • ELMA: MicroTCA test system with rear I/O meets scientific requirements
  • MPL: Embedded Computer now with QNX support
  • Curtiss-Wright: VPX single-slot physical layer switch
  • AAEON: fanless, compact controller with Atom N270 processor
  • Kontron: COM ETXexpress-AI based on new COM Express type 6 pin-out
  • Interface Masters: Quad Port Gigabit SFP server
  • Advantech: Q57-based industrial mATX motherboard
  • MSI: fanless Core 2 Duo system
  • Mistral: daughter cards for TI Sitara AM1x and OMAP-L1x    
  • KNOW-HOW (White Papers, Webinars & more)

    Securing Smart Grid Devices
    Read now the Embedded Innovator issue Fall 2010. Amongst the highlights is a technical article about securing smart grid devices which are susceptible to cyber attacks, especially if they are placed on public networks such as the Internet.

    Test automation framework - make or buy?
    The main purpose of a test automation framework is to increase product development and product process efficiency. This paper reviews the advantages and disadvantages of making or buying a test automation framework.

    Combining Boundary Scan and JTAG Emulation for advanced structural test and diagnostics
    Boundary Scan and JTAG Emulation are two perfectly complementary methods, which are fused into one flexible and powerful technique for advanced structural tests by GOEPEL electronic’s VarioTAP technology

    Adapting to the extremes of rugged design
    Amongst the highlights of the latest issue of Intel's Embedded Innovator is an technical articles about rugged design, touch-screen automation and flexible fan-less modules.

    AdvancedTCA makes the most of multicore processors
    Multicore processors fit nicely into the ATCA infrastructure.  The redundant, high-speed ATCA backplane supports both communication and compute-intensive applications.

    Safety: make software part of the solution
    This paper describes three steps that control and process automation developers can take to achieve saftey compliance while cutting costs and complexity.

    Direct hardware access made easy with Secure & Unified Smart Interface
    You are writing an application that requires direct hardware access? Unfortunately, that access is no longer available in modern operating systems. But the SUSI unified interface can help you.

    Packaging of rugged commercial-off-the-shelf systems
    Rugged COTS systems must be packaged to perform in conditions which may include challenges such as thermal extremes, vibration, shock, electromagnetic (EMI), nuclear/EMP and human source hazards including intrusion and compromise.