Embedded Newsletter

Dear Readers,

To be even more up-to-date, we have merged our two bi-weekly newsletters Embedded News and Embedded Know-how to a single newsletter, which is issued every Wednesday. The merged newsletter informs about new product announcement in the areas of Chips & Components, Tools & Software and Boards & Modules and includes a Know-how Section with Articles, White Papers, Webinars, etc.  
CONTENTS
  • Chips & Component News
  • Tools & Software News
  • Boards & Modules News
  • Know-how (White Papers, Webinars and more)
  • September 30, 2009 – presented by
    ICC Media

    Sponsor Message 
    Simple MicroTCA Industrial PC Supports up to 24 I/O Modules
    The RackPak/SM4 is a 4U rack mount system providing 11 mid-size AdvancedMC slots including 8 double slots. Using the TAMC200 AdvancedMC module with its 3 IndustryPack sites up to 24 I/O modules can be integrated into a single computer. The system supports GbE switching and allows up to 40W power dissipation per slot.
    CHIPS & COMPONENTS NEWS
  • ADI: DAC features 400-MHz bandwidth and speeds of 1.2 GSPS
  • Cypress to highlight new PSoC 3 architecture at X-Fest
  • Natsemi: 65 MHz, 24-bit colour SerDes family for infotainment displays

     Sponsor Message 

    Cost-Effective in Widescreen Format

    The new SCD1900 is an economic LCD monitor with a brilliant widescreen touch display designed for industry applications. The 16:10 display format offers even more room for the visualization of automation tasks. The IP65-rated monitor front meets CE industry regulations. It is therefore suitable for industrial applications directly on the machine. A VGA and a DVI interface are included as standard. 

  • Atmel: QTouch library enables customization of touch functions
  • ST: MotionBee platform for remote motion control
  • MSC: Lattice MachXO FPGA workshop
  • Toshiba: 32nm mSATA and half-slim SSD modules
  • Jennic: low power ZigBee modules with 4Mbit flash memory
  • Evatronix: SD/SDIO/MMC host controller with nearly 1 Gbps speed
  • Sharp: five-primary-color LCD for faithful color reproduction
  • Actel: real-time firmware access and updates for low-power FPGAs
  • Embedded Systems Conference UK - October 6-8, 2009
  • LTC: low noise 2.5V voltage reference
  • TOOLS & SOFTWARE NEWS
  • Microsoft kicks off embeddedSPARK 2010 Challenge
  • Amulet: evaluation of displays and design GUI’s in embedded systems
  • LynuxWorks new version of separation kernel and hypervisor

    Sponsor Message 
    Introducing the New IP Media Kit from Arcturus and Analog Devices
    If you are looking to add multichannel voice, broadcast audio, mini-PBX or video capability to your upcoming product design, then the new Blackfin Processor-based uCBF54x Start Kit and System Module from Arcturus and ADI is the answer. View a Product Training Module or purchase now from Digi-Key.

  • QNX pursues SIL 3 certification for safety-critical systems
  • Wind River adds CGL 4.0 compliance for MIPS architectures
  • The MathWorks: Simulink Control Design with improved PID tuning features
  • ARM: multi-chip debug with only 2 pins
  • Avalue: new COM Express / ETX module starter kits
  • IAR: ZigBee tool for sensing and control applications
  • PRQA: DO-178B qualification pack for QA·C++
  • Green Hills demonstrates multicore development and debugging at ESC UK
  • Hitex: evaluation with benchmarking of performance and power consumption
  • LDRA: security-critical software development and certification support
  • AdaCore releases GNAT Pro for LynxOS 5.0
  • BOARDS & MODULES NEWS
  • AAEON: Embedded motherboard with GME965 and ICH8M chipset
  • VIA platforms support Windows 7-based Embedded Standard 2011
  • Portwell: backwards-compatible Core 2 Quad PICMG 1.0 SBC

      Sponsor Message 
    VX3230 - Ultra Low Power 3U VPX Single Board Computer

    The VX3230 is a member of the Kontron’s VITA 46 VPX range of products. Its 1 GHz 8544 PowerPC processor gives you coolest implementation of a E500 core with plenty of features. With a requirement as low as 18 Watts between -40°and + 85°C, the VX3230 is a major breakthrough for small form factor rugged computers. Applications targeting Vetronics and onboard UAV which operate on a tight power budget will welcome its innovative design.

  • Kontron: computer platforms support Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3
  • DFI: Intel Q35 ATX industrial motherboard
  • ELMA: AMCs as add-on for MicroTCA systems
  • embedded-logic: Q7 module for extended temperature
  • Lanner: SFF box PC delivers two streams of full HD video playback
  • COMMELL announces PICMG 1.3 SBC with Q45 chipset
  • SparkLAN: half mini card enables Wi-Fi connection for mobile devices
  • MEN: PMC module with four UART interfaces
  • KNOW-HOW (White Papers, Webinars & more)

    Multiple Error Detection Techniques in Embedded Software Development
    This free on-demand webinar we will demonstrate how C++test can assist in defects detection in the embedded software, by automating following techniques: Code structure analysis; Runtime memory monitoring while executing on target; Flow based static analysis; Unit testing. Each of above techniques provides maximum benefits for a certain type of defects and in certain conditions.

    Small Form Factor Boards - Virtual Conference
    On October 8, 2009 - from 10h00 to 17h00 - the Small Form Factor Boards Virtual Conference will take place on the Internet. This FREE virtual conference will be focusing on Computer-on-Module, Single Board Computers and also on latest trends with Intel processors for the Embedded market. Register Now. 

      Sponsor Message
    Aitech’s New Core2 Duo-based High Performance Low Power SBC
    Aitech’s new 6U VME C160 single board computer (SBC), using the latest Intel T7400 low power, high performance Merom Core 2 Duo dual core processors, is designed for mobile applications requiring exceptionally low power and high processing throughput.

    New aspects of ESD immunity - measurement phenomena point to high-frequency effects
    The effort needed to make electronic devices immune to electrostatic discharge (ESD) according to EN 61000-4 has been steadily increasing over the past years. Here are some facts about why this is so.

    MicroTCA® Conference in Munich
    Originally conceived for telecoms, MicroTCA® technology is beginning to be utilized by a wider range of applications especially in the market segments industrial, medical, transportation. Therefore this year's MTCA Conference will have specific sessions about following topics: xTCA for Industrial Application, xTCA for Telecom Applications, xTCA for Medical & Scientific Applications, xTCA for Defence & Aerospace, MTCA Basics, Ruggedizing of MTCA Systems, Cooling of MTCA Systems and High Performance Fabrics

    Getting Started with Android development for Embedded Devices
    Android is an open source platform built by Google that includes an operating system, middleware and applications for the development of devices employing cellular communications. This session takes a look at the design of Android, how it works and how it may be deployed to accelerate the development of a connected device.