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Lastet Issue of Intel's Embedded Innovator

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

ARM-based industrial controllers – adaptable to customer specifications

Siemens EDM's (Electronic Design and Manufacturing)  latest platform concept involves industrial controllers that can be adapted to customer specifications.

Don’t crash at the finish line - how to overcome device complexity

Wind River, has developed a new type of device testing solution that provides unprecedented run-time visibility into the operation and quality of complex devices under test. The Wind River Test Management system delivers actionable intelligence that lets teams focus their efforts on what really needs testing.  

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 (Secure & Unified Smart Interface) unified interface can help you.  

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August Issue of Boards & Solutions / ECE Magazine

This is a combined issue of Boards & Solutions and ECE Magazine because for the major section – the Yellow Pages European Embedded Companies Directory - it makes a lot of sense to cover the full scope of the embedded market in a single compact reference publication.

Download now the digital version of August 2010 issue

SFF-SIG adopts CoreExpress Specification Rev. 2.1

The Small Form Factor Special Interest Group announces the adoption and release of the CoreExpress Specification revision 2.1. The newly released version of the specification contains a number of enhancements proposed by SFF-SIG members during the evaluation process. These include the support of the emerging DisplayPort interface and the addition of sufficient reserve pins to enable upward compatible support for USB 3.0 in the future. The new version is upward compatible from the current CoreExpress 2.0 version previously published by LiPPERT.

CoreExpress uses a single connector baseboard interface, eliminating the registration problems frequently found with two-connector Computer on Module products. Fully digital to reduce system noise and EMI, CoreExpress is the smallest x86 computer-on-module measuring a mere 58x65mm with dedicated interface pins for optional CAN bus support. The CoreExpress baseboard interface includes PCI Express (configured as 1 x4 lane or 4 x1 lanes), RGMII Ethernet Interface, 2 SATA ports, 1 CAN bus port, 8 USB 2.0 ports one of which may be configured as a client), LPC bus, SM bus, High Definition Audio, SDVO, 24-bit LVDS flat panel interface, backlight control and an SD/SDIO/MMC 8-bit interface.


 

WOLFGANG's VIEW - Reports from the European Embedded Market

wp145 Wolfgang Patelay, Editor Print & Online 

 August 16, 2010
If you look at the actual market data you´ll realise that the pork cycle in the electronics industry still exists. According to DMASS (Distributors’ and Manufacturers’ Association of Semiconductor Specialists),  looks 2010 like the all-time record year for European semiconductor distribution – only one year after a recession. EMEA semiconductor distribution grew by a historical 70% in Q2/2010. Record bookings and selective shortages continue.  [read more...] 

August 11, 2010
In a press briefing explained Eroll Dietz, Vice President High-Speed Product Division of National Semiconductor the trends and market drivers for automotive infotainment and driver assistance and the product offering in this area.  [read more...]

August 10, 2010
After the introduction of its energy efficient EFM32 Gecko microcontrollers in 2009 and the announcement of the low-cost EFM32 Tiny Gecko series in 1.Quarter 2010, Energy Micro´s new Vice President Worldwide Sales and Marketing, Andreas Koller, announced details of the EFM32 Giant Gecko product line.  [read more...]

July 7, 2010
 If you watch TV and see accidentally an IBM advert you´ll realise that Big Blue wants to create the world a smarter planet. At a press conference in Munich managers of IBM Rational Software explained how the embedded software tools fit into the business software and therefore in the overall strategy of Big Blue and how this integrated solution will help to build a smarter planet. [read more...]

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