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Achieving high level synthesis from MATLAB and Model-based description

Engineers have increasingly been using MATLAB and Simulink for very concise modeling and design of their algorithms. With Synphony HLS, they can take algorithm concepts developed at this high level and implement them directly into silicon.

Enabling interoperability in high-performance embedded applications

OpenVPX expands on the VPX Base and Dot Specifications and provides a System Specification to address interoperability issues between VPX modules and Chassis. OpenVPX is an extensible specification which addresses the current and future needs for computing in harsh environments.

Small form factor boards embrace new generation of the Atom family

This article describes the PC/104 form factor CPU board and a type 2 COM Express CPU module based on the Intel Luna Pier and Luna Pier Refresh platforms.

Early verification and validation using model-based design

One of the primary benefits of model-based design is the opportunity to do rigorous verification and validation in parallel with all other development steps, especially early in the development process.

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Still wondering how virtualization can help you building the future?

This article examines a microkernel-based approach which can extend the efficiency improvements yielded by virtualization to the field of embedded systems, with its special real-time, safety, and security requirements.

Risk management for counterfeit materials

Counterfeit materials will continue to challenge the defensive capabilities of manufacturers in the military and aerospace industry.

Intel Core i7 processor powers innovative embedded PC solutions

This article introduces a new embedded PC family based on the latest Intel Core i7 processor and the QM57 platform controller hub (PCH).

Overview about the 6U VPX single board computer VPX6-185

This Video is presented by Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing’s VPX6-185 6U VPX single board computer is a high performance rugged processing platform.

Smarter products - software becomes the most active ingredient

As software becomes the most active ingredient in product innovation, traditional manufacturers are essentially becoming software companies. While this transformation is sparking unprecedented leaps in product value, it is also introducing new challenges and implications.

Building ultra-slim embedded systems with Em-ITX

Building a slimline or thinline embedded system can be a difficult task or a relatively simple one depending on the form factor chosen for the task. But how slim is slim enough?