Dedicated Systems e-Spotlight: Vol 8, Issue 25s published on August 9, 2007
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Pentek
Pentek Adds DDC and Interpolation Filter IP Cores to its Dual Digital Transceiver Module, Greatly Boosting Bandwidth Range
· Complete software radio transceiver in a single PMC/XMC
module UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ-July 23, 2007-Pentek, Inc., one of the
pioneers of VME board-level technology, today released its Model 7140-420
Dual Digital Transceiver with Wideband Digital Downconverter (DDC) Core
and Interpolation Filter. This is a complete software radio system in a
PMC/XMC module. It includes two A/D and two D/A converters for connection
to HF and IF ports. This highly versatile transceiver, with greatly
extended bandwidth, can fulfill an unusually wide range of applications in
signal intelligence, military and commercial communications systems and in
radar. This module is also available in a variety of form factors
including PCI, 3U and 6U cPCI, as well as a PMC/XMC conduction-cooled
version.
· GateFlow FPGA IP core provides high-performance DDC and
interpolation
· Decimation range is extended by a factor of 64,536:
from 2 to 1,048,576
"We expanded the capability of the basic hardware ASICs
on the board ...
Date : Jul 21, 2007
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Boards
DYNAMIC ENGINEERING
IP-1553 two dual redundant 1553 connections
Connect your hardware to your favorite Avionics with IP-1553. IP-1553 is an IndustryPack® compatible MIL-STD-1553 interface featuring dual redundant BC, RT and Monitor capabilities in one slot....
Connect your hardware to your favorite Avionics with IP-1553.
IP-1553 is an IndustryPack® compatible MIL-STD-1553 interface featuring
dual redundant BC, RT and Monitor capabilities in one slot.
The
DDC Micro-ACE provides the industry compatible 1553 interface with 64K of
RAM and programmable master, target and monitor operation. Support for
both Direct coupled [short stub] and Transformer coupled [long stub]
operation is provided. The IP-1553 comes in industrial temp
standard....
Date: Jul 09, 2007 
DYNAMIC ENGINEERING
PCIBPMCX1 - PCI and PCI-X compatible PMC carrier
Use your PMC or PMC-X on the PCI or PCI-X bus. Mix and match. Change speeds. Change VIO definitions. Use your high speed IO with the matched length differentially routed, impedance controlled Pn4 connection or use the be...
Use your PMC or PMC-X on the PCI or PCI-X bus. Mix and match.
Change speeds. Change VIO definitions. Use your high speed IO with the
matched length differentially routed, impedance controlled Pn4 connection
or use the bezel IO on the PMC conveniently located at the rear of your
PC.
Add PMC IO to your PC with the PCIBPMCX1 adapter. With PMC and
PMC-X many IO standards are available. With PCIBPMCX1 you can add them to
your PC. DSP, AD, DAC, Serial, Parallel, single ended, differential -
whatever you need is available on PMC. The PCIBPMCX1 is designed to be
compliant with the PCI, PCI-X, PMC and PMC-X standards. You can match with
other vendors PMC´s or use with Dynamic Engineering designs....
Date: Jul 09, 2007 
Arcom
Arcom´s SBC-GX533 single board computer - High performance from a fan-less low profile
Arcom´s SBC-GX533 single board computer consumes just 7W of power yet offers roughly three times the performance of its predecessor the SBC-GX1. The SBC-GX533 is a very low profile, fan-less, RoHS compliant EBX form...
The SBC-GX533 board is used in fan-less communication, process
and machine controllers and is more highly specified than standard
industrial motherboards. Features include a long production life of over 5
years, an integrated CompactFlash port for solid-state storage and
wireless data cards such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cellular modems. Also
included are security features like Trusted Platform Module (TPM) hardware
and tamper detection logic for use in kiosks, ATMs, casino venues and
military IT systems. Fan-less operation up to + 60ºC is
possible.
The SBC-GX533 accommodates up to 512 MB of DDR 266 MHz
RAM, and either 16 or 32 MB of soldered-down flash memory. It includes
dual 10/100baseTx Ethernet, four USB ports, four serial ports, an analogue
touchscreen interface, AC97 audio c...
Date: Jun 18, 2007 
Arcom
Arcom announces their latest Core 2 Duo Products
The GEMINI, Arcom's new 5.25" form-factor SBC, brings Intel's latest Core 2 Duo technology to the embedded and industrial market. The GEMINI offers our highest ever performance, coupled with the guaranteed lo...
The GEMINI, Arcom's new 5.25" form-factor SBC, brings Intel's
latest Core 2 Duo technology to the embedded and industrial market. The
GEMINI offers our highest ever performance, coupled with the guaranteed
longevity-of-supply the market expects from Arcom.
The GEMINI has
all the requirements for enterprise and residential network applications
as well as the processing power to handle today's demanding software, such
as graphics-intensive applications or serious number-crunching
programs.
In addition to the Core 2 Duo processor options, the
GEMINI is packed full of advanced features such as 4 x Gigabit LAN, up to
3GB of DDR2 RAM, dual video output, 6 x USB 2.0 and simple 8 - 24V DC
power input requirements, making the GEMINI the perfect solution for
almost...
Date: Jun 07, 2007 
Industry News (Market)
SYSGO AG
SYSGO and Thales Combine Efforts to Provide Innovative Platform for the Aerospace Market
SYSGO, the global supplier of highly reliable device software, and Thales, a leading provider of VMEbus and CompactPCI single-board computer (SBC) products and systems, announce the availability of the partitioned real-t...
The result of this collaboration is the perfect answer to a
growing number of combined requirements including the need for high
density computing (i.e. pack the greatest functionality into the smallest
standard form factor possible) without giving up flexibility and a
software layer that provides the highest level of safety and security
required by highly demanding applications.
"Our customers cannot
compromise on performance, reliability and, for most of them, on safety
and security," explained Robert Negre, CTO of Thales´ computer activities
and Building Blocks Manager of the Thales´ Computer Center of Excellence.
"We have been a long time partner of SYSGO, and we know from experience
the depth of their knowledge of the markets we are targeting. The best
evidence is th...
Date: Aug 08, 2007
SYSGO AG
PikeOS Selected as Strategic RTOS for Traffic Control System
SYSGO, the global supplier of highly reliable device software, today announce that German traffic technology and solution specialist Signalbau Huber, will use PikeOS as future application platform for their traffic contr...
"PikeOS gave us the freedom to move ahead with our legacy
software while concurrently base our new developments on open standards
like POSIX, Linux and Java", said M. Rosskopf, Head of Development at
Signalbau Huber. "Reaching this level of innovation in our product
development gives us the freedom to offer various functionalities while
maximize stability and availability of the whole system".
PikeOS
will be used in the new generation of ACTROS, Signalbau Huber´s series of
urban traffic controllers. This new ACTROS generation will be available
starting summer 2008. ACTROS is made to control highly complex traffic
situations, embedded in centralized traffic control networks. Therefore
ACTROS includes an OCIT (`Open Communication Interface for Road Traffic
Control Systems&#...
Date: Aug 08, 2007
Energi Technical
Energi Provide Technical Marketing Services to Harker Systems
Energi Technical Marketing Puts Electro-Mechanical Design Consultancy on Right Track...
Technical marketing company, Energi, have announced that they
are working with Harleston based electro-mechanical design engineers,
Harker Systems. Harker Systems are specialists in the design of mechanical
systems and components and electro-mechanical systems, with considerable
expertise in computer aided drawing and 3 dimensional visualisation tools.
Energi has provided brand development, web design and public relations
services in an effort to further establish Harker Systems within the
Eastern region technology sector.
"It's been another good project
for Energi," said Richard Blackburn, Managing Director of Energi. "It's
great to see UK engineering back on its feet with companies such as Harker
Systems offering such a high level of design and innovation c...
Date: Aug 02, 2007 
TEWS TECHNOLOGIES GmbH
TEWS TECHNOLOGIES Introduces Extended Temperature and High-Density Full/Half Duplex Serial Communication PMC Module
TEWS TECHNOLOGIES increases its I/O offering for high-density and high-performance serial communication solutions with the introduction of the TPMC467. The standard extended temperature PMC module is ideal for applicatio...
TEWS TECHNOLOGIES increases its I/O offering for high-density
and high-performance serial communication solutions with the introduction
of the TPMC467. The standard extended temperature PMC module is ideal for
applications in transportation, military/aerospace, communications, and
process control.
The new module provides 4 channels of high
performance RS232/RS422/RS485 selectable serial connectivity. The serial
channels can be individually programmed to operate as RS232, RS422 or
RS485 full/half duplex interfaces. In addition, programmable termination
is provided for the RS422/RS485 interfaces. After power-up all serial I/O
lines are in a high impedance state for critical applications. Physical
connection is achieved through front panel I/O with four RJ45 Modular Jack
connectors.<...
Date: Aug 02, 2007 
Acro Precision Technology
From Oil to Hi-Tech - Acro Precision Engineering Stays On Top
Acro precision engineering machines critical parts for sensor and connector technology for the military, medical and automotive sectors....
When Acro Precision Technology first started machining
precision parts, it was predominantly for the North Sea oil boom of the
early 80's. Acro machined heavy gauge turned parts for pipelines and
valves and developed a reputation for accuracy and reliable delivery of
parts, both of which were essential to the high-pressure commercial
environment of oil. Today, Acro's main customers are in the technology
sector. The parts they machine may be much smaller and the volumes may be
massively bigger, but accuracy and reliability of delivery remain a
critical factor.
"When I look back, it's been quite a journey,"
said Fred Pain, Managing Director of Acro. "The machinery is so much more
sophisticated today and we have some machines that can run unmanned for 24
hours...
Date: Jul 26, 2007 
Energi Technical
Electro Mechanical Design Consultancy Set to Bring Creative Thinking to Engineering
UK based engineering design consultancy, Harker Systems, has set its sights on being one of the first UK mechanical and electro-mechanical design consultancies to offer a truly creative experience for its clients....
UK based engineering design consultancy, Harker Systems, has
set its sights on being one of the first UK mechanical and
electro-mechanical design consultancies to offer a truly creative
experience for its clients. Established by Ben Harker, Harker Systems
provides engineering design and R&D services to a broad range of
companies across the Eastern region. Expert in 3D design, system
automation and 3D CAD, Harker Systems´ projects have ranged from modelling
the Millennium Bridge to safety equipment for the transport
industry.
"I like to think that we are more than just a design
consultancy," said Ben. "We go the extra mile to explore the limits of a
range of ideas in order to find the one that is most eloquent and
effective. It's this creative and inquisitive a...
Date: Jul 25, 2007 
Energi Technical
Energi Creates Brand for Software Productisation Company
Technical Marketing company, Energi help Cambridge-DMR let the world know about their CD, DVD and Flash Drive duplication and packaging services....
Technical marketing company Energi have announced that they
have been working to create the brand of a new CD and DVD duplication and
packaging service that is set to provide engineering, scientific and
business software developers with a one stop shop for the creation of
professional software based products.
Cambridge-DMR (Digital Media
Reproduction) provides complete CD and DVD duplication, printing and
packaging services to companies in the embedded software, biotech sector,
creative arts, engineering and educational sector and has established
itself as a leading provider of high quality digital media reproduction
services.
"This has been an exciting project for us," said Richard
Blackburn, Managing Director of Energi. "It's always good to work with
co...
Date: Jul 20, 2007 
Energi Technical
CD and DVD Duplication Specialists Focus on Engineering, Scientific and Business Software
CD and DVD Duplication Specialists Focus on Engineering, Scientific and Business Software...
CD and DVD Duplication Specialists Focus on Engineering,
Scientific and Business Software
Newly launched Cambridge CD and
DVD duplication company, Cambridge DMR, have announced that their focus
will be on the production of high quality digital media products for the
engineering, scientific and business software industries. Cambridge DMR
has been spun out of Copytrax, a technology leader in the development of
CD and DVD printing and duplication equipment.
"Copytrax has been
providing CD and DVD duplication services for many years now," said Steve
Woods, Managing Director of Copytrax. "It's helped us understand the
market for our equipment and has helped us develop the new technologies
that keep us ahead in the game. This side of the business has been
g...
Date: Jul 12, 2007
TEWS TECHNOLOGIES GmbH
TEWS TECHNOLOGIES Introduces FPGA-Based 3U CompactPCI Quad High Speed Serial Communication Controller
TEWS TECHNOLOGIES extends its tradition of delivering high-density I/O solutions to CompactPCI with its introduction of a synchronous/asynchronous serial 3U CompactPCI Module. The TCP863, designed for data communications...
TEWS TECHNOLOGIES extends its tradition of delivering
high-density I/O solutions to CompactPCI with its introduction of a
synchronous/asynchronous serial 3U CompactPCI Module. The TCP863, designed
for data communications, LAN/WAN networking, military communications,
traffic control, simulation, and telecommunications applications is the
successor of the discontinued TCP862. The TCP863 provides similar
functionality as well as full connector and pin-out compatibility.
The
serial communication controller is implemented in FPGA logic, combined
with the bus master capable PCI interface. The use of an easily
reprogrammable FPGA design guarantees long term availability and grants
customers the option to implement additional application specific
functions.
The TCP863 is a standard 3U 32-...
Date: Jun 14, 2007 
TEWS TECHNOLOGIES GmbH
TEWS TECHNOLOGIES Announces Conduction-Cooled Quad Serial Communication PMC Module
TEWS TECHNOLOGIES today announced the TPMC363, a new conduction cooled PMC Module with four high speed synchronous/asynchronous serial interfaces. The serial communication controller is implemented in FPGA logic, combine...
TEWS TECHNOLOGIES today announced the TPMC363, a new
conduction cooled PMC Module with four high speed synchronous/asynchronous
serial interfaces. The serial communication controller is implemented in
FPGA logic, combined with the bus master capable PCI interface, and
guarantees long term availability with the option to implement additional
functions for customers.
The TPMC363 is designed for harsh
environmental conditions including aerospace/defense, industrial, and
transportation applications. It is the successor of the discontinued
TPMC362 providing similar functionality as well as full connector and
pin-out compatibility.
Each of the four channels of the TPMC363 is
fully programmable for several serial communication protocols such as
asynchronous, isochronous, synchr...
Date: May 16, 2007
Dedicated Systems Experts
Dedicated Systems Experts announces the availability of a report giving a layman's view on Embedded Systems.
Dedicated Systems Experts announces the availability of a report giving a layman's view on Embedded Systems. The report gives an accurate detailed definition, description and characterisation of Embedded Systems and ...
Dedicated Systems Experts, a company specializing in the
verification and validation of real-time and embedded systems, announces
the availability of a layman's view on Embedded Systems. The report has
been sponsored by the European Commission.
The report gives an
accurate detailed definition, description and characterisation of Embedded
Systems and its borders from both technological and functional point of
view, bearing in mind the need to revise and re-evaluate current ICT
indicators and statistics.
To better understand the actual and
future situation of embedded systems, the report starts with a short
overview of embedded systems' history. It then discusses the definitions
of embedded systems and its technical and functional characteristics one
can find in lit...
Date: May 10, 2007
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