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.

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?

Banner
Banner

Embedded News & Know-how Newsletter

(Feb 3, 2010)
Chips, Boards & Tools -- view the latest issue of our e-mail newsletter with Product News and Technical Know-how for Embedded Designers
Free subscription
nlsc240

Digi-Key and Energy Micro announce distribution agreement

Digi-Key has entered into an agreement with Energy Micro for the North American distribution of Energy Micro's ultra low power microcontroller products. The EFM32-G8XX-DK EFM32 Gecko Development Kit LCD Support and the EFM32-G2XX-DK EFM32 Gecko Development Kit are now available for purchase on Digi-Key's US and Canadian websites and will be featured in future print and online catalogs.

Based on the industry standard ARM Cortex-M3 architecture, the EFM32 Gecko microcontrollers extend battery life by a factor of four. The EFM32 Gecko development kit serves as a platform for rapid prototyping of ultra low power microcontroller applications. The development kit contains a motherboard, a replaceable MCU-board, a large prototyping board and a comprehensive software development environment. The kit also includes an Advanced Energy Monitoring system enabling designers to view current consumption in real time, enabling early identification and removal of adverse energy drains.