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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Digi-Key stocks Tyco’s Silicon ESD protection devices

Digi-Key has stock on Tyco Electronics' new Silicon electrostatic discharge (SESD) protection devices. These SESD protection devices help protect electronic circuits against damage caused by electrostatic discharge events and help improve reliability of portable electronics including mobile phones, MP3 players, PDAs and digital cameras.

With a 0201-sized footprint, the devices offer designers flexibility in space-constrained applications. The SESD0201C-006-058 device is bidirectional, has an ultra-low capacitance of 0.6 picofarad, and is suitable for protecting very-high-speed data lines, such as USB and HDMI, or low-voltage antenna ports. The SESD0201C-120-058 device has a higher capacitance of 12pF and can be used for low-speed generic interfaces such as keypads, power buttons, speakers and microphone ports in portable electronics. Both devices offer 8kV contact and 15kV air discharge protection per the IEC61000-4-2 standard.

The SESD0402S-005-054 device is an ultra-low capacitance SOD-923package with a typical capacitance of 0.5pF and a 10kV contact discharge rating, per IEC61000-4-2, for use with digital applications such as USB and HDMI.