SPOTLIGHT

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70% off Blackfin Processor Development Tools

For a limited time, ADI is offering discounted development tools bundles including full VisualDSP++ Development Software and an Emulator. Learn more

Missed Altium's Live Webinar on Next Generation Design Data Management?

For a limited time, we are opening ondemand access to this webinar to show you how to create a pushbutton design release process, integrate bills of materials and parts with your ERP / MRP systems, manage design and fabrication variants plus more.Click here for free Access.

Avionics Conference is now in its 8th year, and retains its position as the premiere conference for the avionics industry. Recently purchased by PennWell Corporation, and now incorporating Defence Electronics, the Avionics Conference 2010 will consist of a trade exhibition, two-day conference program, workshops, master classes, exhibitor presentations and technology demonstrations. The next Avionics will be held 24-25 March 2010 in Amsterdam.

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DESIGNER'S COLUMN 

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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.

Risk management for counterfeit materials

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

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.

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.

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?