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Powerlink Solutions for Industrial Ethernet
This Webinar about Industrial Ethernet,provides an overview about Ethernet Powerlink and introduces a solution for a master control unit and a slave unit, both using Ethernet Powerlink.

Box PC solutions for In-Vehicle and In-Railway applications
Axiomtek industrial design gives the tBOX series the advantages of a ruggedize form factor ideal for today’s transportation demands.

Simulation and Model-Based Design for Embedded System
In this webinar we introduce Simulink, an environment for multidomain simulation and model-based design for dynamic and embedded systems.

Implementing real-time control and communications with a dual-subsystem microcontroller
With the growing importance of energy efficiency and smart grid technology, there is an increasing need for reliable silicon that supports real-time control with an interface capable of connecting to a wider network.

Migrating From MSP430F2xx to MSP430FR5xx Family
This application report enables easy migration from MSP430F2xx Flash-based MCUs to the MSP430FR57xx family FRAM-based MCU. It covers programming, system, and peripheral considerations when migrating firmware. The purpose is to highlight differences between the two families.

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From Modules up to Application Ready Platforms

For OEMs, the advantages of application-ready platforms are apparent. They only have to add their application software to the application-ready system solutions, leaving the costly development, integration, and certification of the hardware complete...

Taking the concept behind COM Express to high levels of ruggedization

While embedded system designers struggle to meet high demands in compact mobile or mission-critical computers, an ANSI/VITA standard takes Computer-on- Modules to new levels of rugged performance.

The benefits of COM-based single board computers

Recent discussions have debated the advantages of COMs, such as COM Express, versus stackable SBCs, such as PC/104. Here’s how to get the benefits of both at the same time.

Computer-on-Modules: new standards allow more CPU options

With the broad adoption of new standards, such as COM Express Rev. 2.0, embedded system designers have now been decoupled from the CPU-specific legacy interfaces.

PC/104 enables design with embedded custom COTS boards and systems

Customization is a common service offered by many suppliers in the embedded computing industry. This article explores the advantages of PC/104-based platforms as a beneficial starting point for modification options.

Reference design for outdoor computing in digital signage

DSC has unveiled an digital signage ashtray which is specifically designed for installation outside bars, pubs and restaurants. The system is based on the Mini-ITX motherboard Fujitsu D2963-S1 with AMD embedded ASB1 platform.

Combining short-range and cellular technologies for metering applications

This article describes the various communication technologies used in smart metering and predicts a strong growth potential.

New PC technology makes its way into embedded computer modules

This article describes the COM Express CPU board MSC CXB-6S, now available in a variety of Intel Core and Celeron recommended configurations as standard products. For OEM volume partners, custom configurations can be fitted with any of the embedded ...

Optical guidance system steers buses as if on tracks

The optical guidance system Optiguide steers the bus to within less than 5 cm of the bus stop. For the onboard control computer the robust and compact PC/104-Plus boards from Kontron are in use. The CPUs are the AMD Geode processors which excel thro...

Industrial displays for indoor and semi-outdoor applications

Professional ABLE public display systems are particularly robust and can be deployed in a wide range of indoor and semi-outdoor applications. The large displays differ from popular consumer products by having robust metal housings, protective screen...

Application portability for multi-core packet processing becomes reality

Networks must support customers’ aspirations such as new developments in mobile devices like tablets and smartphones, meaning substantial increases in bandwidth demand. The infrastructure is evolving to suit, with the underlying requirement to han...

A perfect couple – Qseven and PC/104 combine the best of both worlds

PC/104 system providers adopting the Qseven COM technology approach benefit from a range of fully scalable products, much faster time to market, latest Intel technology, and lower costs on larger projects, thus increasing margins in real terms, whil...

The effective cooling system for COM Express solutions

This article shows that cooling systems are playing an increasingly important role in any type of device, particularly in terms of futurebased aspects such as energy saving and efficiency.

The new COM/104 standard: better performance, more flexibility

This article presents the draft of new standard designed by Fastwel and submitted to the PC/104 Consortium. It is currently under review by the Technical Committee. As the new specification attempts to combine the advantages of the PC/104 specificat...

Military and aerospace DSP applications with Core i7 processors

This article looks at the potential impact of the addition of AVX technology in the second generation Intel Core i7 processors on DSP applications in the military and aerospace arena.

Orthogonal backplane technology offers optimal signal integrity

This article describes the new orthogonal and orthogonal direct backplane connector technology and its advantages for embedded systems, allowing OEMs to place more system boards within a compact mechanical chassis.

Syslogic celebrates 25th anniversary with new ruggedized PC line and more…

Quality over the long term - Syslogic celebrates 25 years of operation and introduces a series of new products. One of the highlights is new rugged PC for applications where performance and reliability is the main issue and may more new products.

Ruggedization from start to finish in embedded system development

Robust embedded systems must be ruggedized from the beginning of the design cycle. There are various standardized solutions available in the industry to cost-effectively achieve robust systems.

Rugged embedded systems for avionics applications get smaller

This article describes the latest developments and requirements for ruggedized small form factor boards and systems especially for avionics applications.

Eurotech expands potential applications around core technology

Eurotech is a long-established company with knowledge and capabilities in a broad range of technologies from sensors to supercomputers. Expertise in repackaging rugged platforms for different industries and market sectors enables the company to pres...

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6th Smart Systems Integration 2012 (21 -22 March 2012 in Zurich, Switzerland)
More than 70 presentations, 49 poster presentations as well as five keynote speeches from Honeywell, Empa, STMicroelectronics, Phonak Communications and the European Commission await delegates attending Smart Systems Integration 2012 from 21 – 22 March 2012 in Zurich. Top class speakers from well known organizations in science and industry will provide international experts with the latest information on the most recent developments, applications and trends. Early bird prices are available until 17 February 2012.

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ARM®-based solutions from Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments is producing more ARM-based solutions than any other manufacturer. In this Virtual Conference TI provides overview and outlook about its ARM-based Microprocessors, Microcontrollers and SoCs product range.

Industrial Computing & Communications
The 2012 version of our Virtual Conference Industrial Computing & Communications provides an update about latest trends, solutions and products to create reliable communications within industrial environments. Major topics are Chips & Solutions for Industrial Ethernet and Boards, Modules & Systems for Industrial Applications.

Embedded Wireless
Wireless technologies are expected to be implemented in more and more applications - from personal and medical devices, to transportation and industrial and many more. This free Virtual Conference has its focus on products, technologies, and applications in the Embedded Wireless arena.

Extensible Processing Platforms
In this virtual event, you will learn about the Zynq™-7000 Extensible Processing Platform (EPP) -- a new class of product which combines an industry-standard ARM® dual-core Cortex™-A9 MPCore™ processing system with Xilinx 28nm unified programmable logic. Xilinx and ARM will detail the architecture of the Zynq-7000 EPP and show how hardware and software teams can work concurrently while leveraging the extensibility of this processing platform.

Real-time Operating Systems
This free Virtual Conference has its focus on technical trends with Real-Time Operating Systems. The conference programme provides webinars and videos about trends & technologies, products and application examples with focus on Windows Embedded, VxWorks and Embedded Linux.

Safety & Security
Nowadays Safety & Security are important topics for many embedded systems. While the failure of safety-critical systems is likely to result in danger for human lives, the need for security is driven by increased connectivity, portability, and pervasive design of modern embedded systems.

Hardware & Software for Motor Control
Motors consume 50% of all electricity in industry. More and more critical in motor design, sophisticated electronic controls provide greater efficiency, finer speed and torque regulation, and better motor protection. This virtual conference will have a special focus on technologies and products to improve the energy efficiency.

Small Form Factor Boards
This free Virtual Conference provides technical webinars and videos about technologies, products, platforms and applications with Small Form Factor Boards.

Development Tools
This free Virtual Conference has its focus on Development Tools for Microcontrollers & Microprocessors. It covers topics like Debugging and Static Analysis, Multicore and Virtualization, Real-time Operating Systems, Model-based Design and Integrated Development Environments.

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