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Risk management for counterfeit materials

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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

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Axiomtek: 22-inch medical-grade fanless touch panel computer

Axiomtek releases a 22-inch TFT fanless medical grade panel computer, the MPC225-851-FL which is specially designed for the medical environment. It adopts IPX1 waterproof design which protects the entire system from outside liquid, preventing system from crashing.  Powered by socket P Intel Core 2 Duo processor and PCI expansion slot, the MPC-225-851-FL is definitely the best choice for your medical panel computer.

The MPC225-851-FL complies with UL60601-1/EN60601-1, CE, FCC Class B certifications to ensure medical operation safety.  The slim profile unit measures only 76mm in thickness and is outfitted with a 22-inch wide view angle WSXGA TFT LCD display.  Additionally, it offers flexible CPU selection with socket type which reduces cost, increases convenience over onboard CPU, and still maintains a fanless operation and long product life cycle.  For expansion, the platform supports one PCI or PCIe x4 slot for video capture card, data acquisition card and more.  The built-in 1.3 mega pixels camera, microphone and stereo speakers allow medical professionals to execute remote operation.

With its IP65 front panel and IPX1 entire system spill/dust-proof designs, the MPC225-851-FL is protected from outside damages, yet still offers excellent heat ventilation and fanless operation.  Bluetooth is an available option for wireless connection with medical peripheral devices. Optional WiFi (802.11 b/g) allows wireless real-time connection of patient record for assessment.  To improve patient treatment accuracy, the optional RFID offers an efficient way to validate patient identification and give proper treatment.

Other features include CompactFlash and 2.5-inch SATA HDD for storage capacity, compact 8X/24X combo drive for data storage, 2 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, Audio (MIC-in/Line-out), VGA, 3 COM, 4 USB 2.0 ports and external 12V AC/DC medical grade power adapter.  The flexible mounting options include VESA arm and desktop.