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?

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Rutronik highlights at Embedded World 2010

Under the motto "Delivering tomorrow's technology today", Rutronik makes its appearance at the Embedded World Exhibition as a supplier of innovative components and complete solutions. Advanced application examples from the medical, lighting, automotive, wireless and automation sectors as well as inverted rectifiers, metering solutions, industrial PCs and TFTs show Rutronik's comprehensive product portfolio.

The overall focus is on the subject energy efficiency and renewable energies with components and applications for smart metering, environmentally sound lighting concepts with LED technology as well as electric and hybrid drives. The alternative energies sector is covered by the subsidiary Rusol, specialist for photovoltaic solutions. Here, Rutronik supplies the necessary components, especially inverted rectifiers required in PV systems. This is completed by comprehensive value-added services, such as design-in support and technical advice by product and application specialists, which are available to customers in all countries throughout Europe.

STMicroelectronics has developed a new system for grid-connected PV applications to achieve improvements in design, technology and manufacturing. On Rutronik’s Booth, you will be able to see the 3 kW PV system which consists of a high frequency isolated input power section performing DC/DC conversion and an inverter section capable of delivering sinusoidal current at 50Hz to the Grid. The system operates with input voltages in the range of 200 V to 400 V and is tied to the grid at 230Vrms, 50Hz, through an LCL filter. Other characteristics of the proposed converter are integration level, decoupled control of active and reactive power. Further, a fully digital control, including power management for grid-connected operation and MPPT algorithm, has been implemented on a STM32.