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Embedded ProductsAvnet Embedded Strengthens European Position with New StructureAvnet Embedded has announced a new corporate structure. The company has successfully completed the integration of Abacus Embedded, part of the Abacus Group that Avnet acquired earlier this year. Headed up by Martin Brooks, Avnet Embedded now has over 100 employees and has extended its activities to cover the whole of Europe. X-ES Designing Freescale’s Multicore QorIQ P4080 into Eight Unique Form FactorsExtreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) has announced a commitment to deliver Freescale Semiconductor's QorIQ P4080 in eight unique form factors covering the entire embedded product market. Hosting eight e500 cores based on Power Architecture technology with IEEE754 compliant double precision floating point unit support and running each core up to 1.5 GHz, the P4080 delivers enhanced performance and efficiency for today's embedded computing applications. Windows Embedded CE 6.0 BSP for Freescale i.MX25 Product Development KitAdeneo Embedded, a Microsoft Windows Embedded Gold Partner with facilities in Europe and in the USA, announced today the full commercial release of the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Board Support Package (BSP) for Freescale's i.MX25 Product Development Kit (PDK) applications processor based on the ARM9 core. This BSP targets the i.MX25 PDK, a standard development platform from Freescale. It supports key features of the i.MX25 PDK. 
e-con Systems supports 3.2M pixel camera for OMAP 35xx series of processorse-con Systems Inc has unveiled its 3.2MP camera solutions for the OMAP35xx processors from Texas Instruments. Taking forward its leadership over the CMOS camera support for the various Application Processors, e-con has now announced the CMOS camera boards available for TI OMAP35x Evaluation Modules. e-con's camera daughter board, e-CAM32_OMAP35x can be directly interfaced on the TI TMDXEVM3503 EVM board. Logically, the e-CAM32_OMAP35x connects to the high speed CMOS sensor interface of the TI OMAP 35x. 
Abacus Embedded and MPC launch self-funding Windows Embedded Standard portAbacus Embedded, now an Avnet Embedded Business, and MPC Data have launched Embedded XPert, a new service to port embedded systems running under Windows XP Professional to Windows Embedded Standard or Windows XP Embedded. According to the two companies, customers should recoup the cost of the port and see in the benefits of lower license costs in as little as 200 units, thanks to the lower cost of licensing Windows Embedded. 
RISC Embedded Computer Offers Unmatched I/O and Windows CE 6.0The Relio R9 delivers RISC computing power in a compact, rugged package. Packed with a wealth of I/O features and using the latest embedded software environment, the system is based on the Atmel AT91SAM9263 processor boasting a 32-bit ARM instruction set for maximum performance. The Relio R9 is the perfect platform for embedded applications requiring small size, wide operating temperature range, and flexible I/O connectivity. 
High performance embedded ARM9 core modules from Solid State SuppliesDigi's latest range of high performance, low power 32-bit ARM9 core processor modules is now available from Solid State Supplies. The Connect Core 9M2443 (with integrated Ethernet capability) and Connect Core Wi9M2443 (with integrated WiFi capability) are low-power alternatives to using a PC or embedded SBC in networked devices, medical devices, electronic point of sale terminals, energy management devices, building access control and other industrial applications. Quadros Systems Supports ARM1136 and ARM1176 CoresAdding to its support for ARM processors, Quadros Systems, Inc., a leading provider of real-time operating systems (RTOS), today announced support for ARM1136 and ARM1176 cores from ARM Ltd. Now, embedded developers can get the most out of these powerful processors without having to employ an oversized operating system. 
Complete Starter Kit for Atom CPU based COM Express ModulesMSC Vertriebs GmbH has announced a complete starter kit for the evaluation and development of its Intel Atom processor based COM Express platform CXB-A945M. The ready-to-use starter kit contains the industrial platform MSC CX-MB-IP1 integrating the COM Express module CXB-A945M and a bootable Linux and drivers for the Windows XP operating system. The development package is also available in conjunction with a 15 inch TFT display including a cable for the onboard LVDS interface and a backlight inverter. The mini-ITX reference platform (170 x 170mm) can be used as complete solution in small series to build functional systems immediately. 
Low-power embedded radio modem with Reed-Solomon error correction for long-range applicationsCircuit Design has recently developed and released a 434 MHz low-power radio modem, the MU-2-R. Circuit Design's MU series are modems for embedding in industrial equipment. They incorporate the RF circuit required for radio communication and a CPU for control, and data is exchanged with an external CPU using the UART serial interface based on commands. Aonix Teams with RTI on Data Distribution for Secure SystemsAonix, the provider of the PERC product line for embedded and real-time Java developers, announced that it is partnering with Real-Time Innovations (RTI) to provide integrated standards-based data distribution services to PERC Ultra for the Wind River Systems VxWorks MILS platform. The companies have also formed a partnering agreement paving the way to jointly market RTI Data Distribution Service and Aonix PERC technologies to their mutual customers. Linux Capability with Embedded Device Server MatchPort AR from LantronixLantronix has announced support for Linux on their wired embedded device server product, MatchPort AR. The new offering caters to the growing Linux development community, expanding the market opportunity for the product. 
KickStart Kit for Toshiba ARM Cortex-M3 accelerates embedded designIAR Systems has announced the release of a new, low-cost development kit for the ARM® Cortex-M3 in partnership with Toshiba. Toshiba became the first Japanese semiconductor manufacturer to develop a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 core-based microcontroller unit (MCU) when it released the TMPM330FDFG in late 2008. It leveraged the Cortex-M3 core to create a high-performance, low-power general-purpose MCU device with a large Flash memory, a real time clock, a 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and a 3-channel SIO/UART, all housed in a compact LQFP package. These features mean that the TMPM330FDFG is optimized for use in consumer, industrial, security and general low power applications. 
IAR Systems to showcase products for wireless System Development at ESCIAR Systems will use the Embedded Systems Conference (ESC), in San Jose, California, as a stage on which to present its embedded tools for wireless system development. IAR Systems has partnered with microcontroller manufacturers Atmel and Texas Instruments to provide visitors to the show with working examples of how its hardware and software development tools for can be utilized in wireless applications. IAR Embedded Workbench is an independent development environment that now supports over 20 microcontroller architectures. Wireless applications demand compact code so that both application and communication stacks can be accommodated in the system memory. STMicroelectronics' Multi-City US Seminars for 8-bit Microcontrollers and Embedded Control SolutionsSTMicroelectronics has announced that registration is now open for two of its most popular North America seminar series: motor- and motion-control solutions and STM8S, ST's new 8-bit microcontroller. Developed by STMicroelectronics and promoted in partnership with its distributors*, the series of free seminars provide hands-on training that delivers practical design guidance and showcases ST's leading-edge technologies. Imagination Technologies launches advanced multi-processor graphics IP familyImagination Technologies, the multimedia chip technologies company, announces further details of the first POWERVR SGX graphics IP core with multi-processor (MP) core support. The technology, henceforth POWERVR SGX543MP, is being delivered to customers in SGXMP2 (two-core) to SGXMP16 (16-core) variants. Altera's Development Kit Accelerates the Creation of Cyclone III FPGA-Based Embedded DesignsAltera Corporation has announced availability of its Embedded Systems Development Kit, Cyclone III FPGA Edition, a comprehensive platform that accelerates the prototyping and development of FPGA-based embedded systems. This multi-board development kit features a Cyclone III EP3C120 device, the industry's highest density, low-cost FPGA currently shipping and combines a robust set of on-board memories, I/O interfaces, peripherals and pre-built reference designs. With the recent release of Wind River Linux support for Altera's Nios II soft processor, designers can use this hardware platform as a basis for developing embedded Linux designs. 
Plextek launches customisable core processor module for automotive and consumer electronics environmentsPlextek has launched its customisable core processor module which combines a robust hardware platform, Microsoft WinCE 6.0 R2 operating system and comprehensive Board Support Package (BSP), is designed to provide the processing power and interfacing capability to support rapid integration into a range of automotive and consumer applications. Plextek is also able to customise the module's form factor and connectivity for other target solutions. 
Actel’s Fusion Embedded Development Kit Showcases Unique Mixed-Signal FPGA Design CapabilitiesContinuing to demonstrate the integration benefits that mixed-signal FPGAs offer, Actel has announced the Fusion Embedded Development Kit, enabling system designers to quickly and cost effectively prototype a full system-on-a-chip design. The kit features the Actel Fusion mixed-signal FPGA, the only one of its kind in the industry, and supports a variety of processors, including license-free versions of the ARM Cortex-M1 and Core8051. MosChip Semiconductor and e-con System’s announce exclusive partnership for Windows Embedded CE support and BSP development for MosChip’s network appliance processorse-con Systems Inc and MosChip Semiconductor have announced an alliance, where e-con Systems will offer Microsoft Windows Embedded CE support for MosChip's range of network appliance processors. e-con Systems is acknowledged by Microsoft as a GOLD LEVEL Partner, offering complete solutions built on Windows Embedded CE. These solutions include Windows Embedded CE BSP development, BSP porting, device driver development and application development. Geensys announces Reqtify 2009-1aGeensys, the provider of embedded development tools, value-added embedded engineering/consulting services and embedded software IP, has announced Reqtify 2009-1a, a new and improved version of its flagship tool for the automated management of embedded hardware and software requirements capture, traceability and impact analysis throughout the entire development lifecycle. 
Atmel Offers Embedded System Protection through Introduction of CryptoCompanion ICAtmel has announced its next generation CryptoCompanion (AT88SC018) plug-and-play embedded security chip. CryptoCompanion provides designers an affordable option for cryptographic hardware security on systems that are currently prone to firmware theft and/or product counterfeiting. CryptoCompanion, when used in conjunction with Atmel's CryptoMemory chip, provides secure storage of the secrets necessary to authenticate consumable items or software IP. OpenRTOS speeds development with Integrated USB and FAT file systemWittenstein High Integrity Systems has launched a fully integrated version of its OpenRTOS kernel with 'out of the box' USB and FAT file system capability. The real time OS is designed to run efficiently on the new generation of small and medium 32-bit microcontrollers, with the initial release supporting the NXP LPC2xxx, ARM 7 and Freescale Coldfire V2 architectures. The product shortens development time for applications using USB or flash memory considerably. Eurotech Launches Rugged PC/104+ Board using the Atom Processor Z5xx Series PlatformEurotech has announced the launch of the ISIS XL, a rugged PC/104 Plus Board based on the Intel Atom processor Z5xx series platform. The ISIS XL is a high performance, low power board engineered for rugged applications where attributes such as extended temperature range and proven, industry standard form factor are a must. Express Logic’s ThreadX 5.2 Delivers Increased SpeedExpress Logic has introduced the latest release of its ThreadX RTOS, V5.2. Version 5.2 builds on the already small, fast ThreadX 5.1 framework, providing developers with the fastest ThreadX version ever. In addition to increased speed, ThreadX V5.2 introduces new developer-friendly features, such as dynamic event filtering, expanded event trace, SMP enhancement, and a significant reduction in global memory requirements. Aonix and SYSGO Team with Industry Consortium to Address Trusted Embedded Computing IssuesAonix, the provider of the PERC product line for embedded and real-time Java developers and SYSGO, a leading supplier of software solutions for safety and security applications, announced their collaboration in the Trusted Embedded Computing initiative. Aonix will provide the PERC Ultra virtual machine and its expertise in security and complex embedded systems and SYSGO will provide PikeOS MILS compliant and safe and secure virtualization expertise to the TECOM/FP7 project. 
Green Hills Supports Latest Versions of the Intel Atom Processor Z5xx SeriesGreen Hills Software has announced the early availability of its embedded software development solution for the latest options for the Intel Atom processor Z5xx series, which include an industrial temperature range of -40˚ C to +85˚ C. These are the Intel Atom processor Z520PT and the Intel Atom processor Z510PT. The Green Hills Software solution includes the INTEGRITY real-time operating system and virtualization technology, MULTI integrated development environment (IDE), optimizing C/C++ compilers, and DoubleCheck static analyzer. 
congatec's Qseven starter kit for mobile embedded applicationscongatec's Qseven Mobility Starter Kit is a complete rapid prototyping package for battery-powered, embedded systems. The compact size and low power consumption of Qseven embedded computer modules makes them ideally suited for almost all ultra-mobile, embedded PC applications. In order to minimise the development effort required for such systems, congatec has bundled all the necessary components in a comprehensive starter kit. Esterel and LynuxWorks Form Partnership to offer World Class Critical Embedded Software Development Workflow for DO-178B ApplicationsEsterel Technologies and LynuxWorks have announced their alliance and intention to build a seamless environment for model-based development and deployment of mission and safety-critical applications. 
Graphics Controller for Automotive and Industrial Embedded Display Systems from FujitsuFujitsu Microelectronics has announced the expansion of its graphics controllers family with the MB86298 'Ruby' – a highly integrated high-end graphics processing unit (GPU) specified for OpenGL ES 2.0 targeting embedded automotive and industrial display systems. 
Arrow and Everex create development kit for ARM technologiesArrow's European Reference Board team, in partnership with hardware and software specialist Everex, has created a new development platform that will speed the design, prototyping and testing of high-performance, multimedia embedded systems based on the latest ARM processor technology. 
Family of Modules Offers Complete Solution for Real-Time Processing and CommunicationInnovasic Semiconductor has announced Module Evaluation Kits for a family of modules based on the real-time architecture embedded in the fido1100 Communication Controller. A kit contains an Embedded Control Module (ECM), a Real-Time Ethernet module (RTE), or a Dual Real-Time Ethernet module (DRTE) along with a baseboard, software development environment, reference design, and all the cables required to evaluate the module right out of the box. All modules are supported by LEASH – a software framework that allows users to take full advantage of the fido1100 "RTOS Kernel in a Chip". IAR Systems to launch new tools for ARM Cortex-M3 debuggingIAR Systems will make three significant announcements at the Embedded World 2009 Exhibition and Conference, 3rd-5th March 2009, in Nuremberg, Germany. One of the first trace debuggers for ARM Cortex-M3 cores will be demonstrated. The IAR J-Trace tool connects to the PC host running Windows via USB and integrates seamlessly into IAR Embedded Workbench for plug-and-play operation. Adeneo's new versions of its Windows Embedded CE 6.0R2 BSP for Atmel AT91SAM9 platformsThese new versions include BSPs for AT91SAM9260, AT91SAM9261, AT91SAM9263 and AT91SAM9G20. They include additional features like CAN driver, ISI driver, SDCard boot, Sample applications, etc... Licenses for the source code also include 90 days of free support and update. 
800MHz of processing power on a fanless board from Datasound LabsDesigned for situations where high operational performance is compromised by complicated or expensive thermal management solutions, the new low power ICOP-6354 SBC from Datasound Laboratories provides 800MHz of fanless processing capability. 
Geensys at Embedded World 2009At Embedded World 2009, Geensys (Hall 10, Stand 214) will make several announcements relating to its highly successful AUTOSAR Builder, ControlBuild and Reqtify embedded software development tools. At Embedded World, Geensys will launch the ASIM simulation module for its AUTOSAR Builder tool suite facilitating the validation and verification of AUTOSAR systems early in the development cycle. ASIM will initially provide VFB-Level simulation to test Software Component sets without any hardware constraints and ECU-level simulation taking into account the addition of PC-based BSW implementation and configuration. ASIM will subsequently provide Network-level simulation, processing the artefacts of the entire system topology including network data. 
Artisan Software Tools at Embedded World 2009At Embedded World 2009, Artisan Software Tools will further elaborate on its Work as One philosophy for the development of complex, embedded, mission and safety-critical systems and software. Artisan will be exhibiting the latest version of Artisan Studio, its award-winning collaborative modeling environment that provides comprehensive support for the leading industry standards including OMG SysML, UML and Architectural Frameworks as well as Artisan Studio Uno, its recently announced fully-functional, single-user version of Artisan Studio which is available for free download at www.ArtisanSoftwareTools.com/StudioUno. Linux 2.6 BSP for Freescale i.MX27 PDK development kit now available from Adeneo EmbeddedAdeneo Embedded has announced the full commercial release of the Linux 2.6 Board Support Package (BSP) for Freescale's i.MX27 Product Development Kit (PDK_ ARM9 processor-based micro-controller. This BSP targets the i.MX27 PDK, a standard development platform from Freescale. It supports key features of the i.MX27 PDK. Quadros Systems supports LPC32x0 microcontroller familyAdding to its extensive support for ARM-based processors, Quadros Systems, a leading provider of real-time operating systems (RTOS), today announced support for the LPC32x0 series of microcontrollers (MCUs) from NXP Semiconductors. Developers can now combine the efficiency, flexibility and scalability of the RTXC software family with the versatile, performance-boosting LPC32x0 family. 
Altium to showcase latest Altium Designer at embedded worldAltium will be joined by customers from a range of industries to provide demonstrations and insights into the winter 09 release of Altium Designer at this year's embedded world show. Altium's live demonstrations will focus on how Altium Designer can help designers exploit today's low-cost, high-performance FPGA devices. Altium's latest release has a number of new design technologies and concepts to help electronics designers innovate, capitalise on advances in technology, and make the task of designing a product and getting it to market easier and faster. 
5.25 Miniboard with Intel Socket P for Core 2 Duo processors frrom BVMBVM's new LS-573 high performance feature-rich embedded motherboard is based on the Intel 45nm Core 2 Duo Pentryn or Extreme processor conforming to the Socket P configuration and a FSB up to 1066MHz. Designed to comply with the 5.25 Miniboard mechanical standard, the LS-573 supports up to 4GB of DDR3 SDRAM and provides 6 x GigaLAN ports, 4 x SATA interfaces, 8 x USB2.0 ports and has embedded HD Audio. 
Low cost networking modules from Solid State SuppliesA new range of ultra compact, low profile, low-cost networking modules from Rabbit is now available from Solid State Supplies. Available in pin-compatible wired and Wi-Fi versions, the MiniCore series is optimized for real-time control, communications and networking applications such as energy management and intelligent building automation. Lantronix Unveils Enhanced Software Development Kit for its Embedded Wired and Wireless ModulesLantronix, Inc has announced an enhanced Software Development Kit (SDK) for its 32-bit MatchPort products, providing an easy-to-use development environment for creating custom, powerful applications for Lantronix' products. This release layers upon the company's MatchPort AR SDK released in March, by incorporating wireless support for its secure, embedded wireless networking module, MatchPort b/g Pro. The SDK allows customers to seamlessly add wired and wireless network connectivity into devices, making them accessible and manageable via the Internet. Connect One Adds Embedded LAN Module to Nano Reach FamilyConnect One has added an embedded LAN module to its Nano Reach family, tying nonPC, M2M devices to 10/100BaseT networks with minimal programming. Nano LANReach is an integrated hardware/software solution, providing RJ45 LAN connectivity along with complex Internet operations such as e-mail, FTP, SSL, embedded web servers, etc. Embedded Software Configurable 1 & 2 Port USB to Serial AdaptersSealevel Systems has announced new additions to the popular SeaLINK USB to serial product line: the SeaLINK/PC.SC (one-port) and SeaLINK+2/PC.SC (two-port) embedded USB to serial adapter with a PC bracket perfect for adding serial ports to any PC using the computer's internal USB connection. The serial ports are software configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485, which eliminates the need for an external converter and provides a clean, professional installation. 
e-con Systems announces e-CAM’s availability with 3.2 Megapixel CMOS image sensorAdding to its existing line of Camera Solutions, e-con Systems a leading product development services company based out of St Louis, USA & Chennai, India announced the availability of 3 Mega pixel camera sensor with e-CAM – the widely known Plug and Play camera solution for embedded platforms. Sundance and Dillon partnerSundance announced today that is has partnered with Dillon Engineering to deliver a joint solution that provides leadership in the fixed width and floating point FFT FPGA market. The solution makes available Dillon's benchmark portfolio of Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) IP on the Sundance SMT702 dual ADC, PXIe embedded computing module. By combining Dillon's cores with Sundance's modular FPGA design, developers have access to a uniquely configurable, cost effective and high performance embedded solution. Support for Cortex-A8 processor based OMAP35x EVM from Texas InstrumentsHelping PC programmers and embedded developers move their embedded devices into the familiar Windows operating environment without losing critical design time or added costs, BSQUARE Corporation announced the availability of a Windows Embedded CE 6.0 board support package (BSP) for the Cortex-A8 processor-based OMAP35x evaluation module (EVM) from Texas Instruments. Developers of industrial, automotive and consumer applications now have access to a free source code offering for Windows Embedded CE operating system-based designs to get their OMAP35x based products to market faster than those created on embedded open source. Conduction-Cooled Processor PMC / XMC Solution Targets Freescale MPC 8548EExtreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) has introduced XPedite5201, a conduction-cooled PrPMC / XMC targeting Freescale Semiconductor's MPC 8548E PowerQUICC III processor. This card comes standard with PCI-X support and optional PCI Express support via an XMC connector. XPedite5201 is an optimal solution for military system designers that need to include additional processing in an existing system, or want to utilize the advantageous performance/watt characteristics of the 8548E. Full Featured Development Kit Said to Speed DesignsMeasuring 100 x 100 mm, the MINI2440 Development Board includes 64 M DRAM, 32-bit data bus, 64 M Nand Flash, and 2 M Nor Flash. The S3C2440 Microprocessor features ARM920T core for hand-held devices and general applications. By providing comprehensive set of common system peripherals, S3C2440 eliminates need to configure additional components. Additional board features include LCD control, Ethernet RJ-45 interface, 3 serial ports, 4 user LEDs, and internal real-time clock. 
National Instruments Claims Highest-Performance VXI Embedded ControllerNational Instruments has introduced the NI VXIpc-882, a two-slot VXI embedded controller featuring the Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7400. As the industry's highest-performing VXI embedded controller, the VXIpc-882 delivers much faster processing capabilities than typical single-core controllers. Additionally, by combining the controller with the multicore support of NI LabVIEW 8.6 graphical programming software, engineers can create superior-performance VXI systems. 
PC/104 Module With Triple LAN From Datasound LabsPowered by the 300MHz Vortex86SX DM&P CPU, the new, ultra low power ICOP-6157 from Datasound Laboratories features three LAN ports on a board measuring just 90mm x 96mm. 
Low-Power 3U cPCI Single-Board Computer Targets Freescale MPC8572E ProcessorExtreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) has introduced XPedite5330, a new 3U CompactPCI single-board computer based on Freescale Semiconductor's MPC8572E PowerQUICC III processor. In addition to the MPC 8572E dual-core processor, XPedite5330 provides a PMC/XMC site along with Gigabit Ethernet and the traditional PCI bus. To provide a system designer with multiple hardware options, XPedite5330 is available in a full range of convection- or conduction-cooled configurations. Anders and Tilcon to deliver enhanced user machine relationships with Microsoft Windows Embedded CEAnders Electronics has announced a joint venture with Tilcon Software, a leading provider of graphical user interface (GUI) software development environments for embedded devices. 
congatec presents the conga-QA, a new compact module using the Intel Atom processorcongatec AG presents conga-QA, the first computer module based on the new Qseven form factor. The conga-QA is fitted with the latest Intel® Atom™ Z5xx range of processors and the Intel® US15W system controller hub. 
Mini-ITX form factor motherboards for embedded applications from BVMBVM's latest addition to its family of Mini-ITX form factor motherboards is the LV-67B, which, based on the Intel GM45 Chipset, provides a platform for the latest 45nm Core 2 Duo Mobile family of processors that conform to the Socket P pin-out. Offering low power consumption, outstanding graphics processing, memory and I/O bandwidth, the LV-67B is optimised for embedded applications such as interactive clients, gaming platforms and industrial automation. Orange Tree Technologies clocks up 3 years with National SemiconductorOrange Tree Technologies, a board-level embedded hardware and software company focused on high performance system-host communications interconnect, has recorded 3 years of product and service delivery to National Semiconductor Corp. The announcement is witness to both the quality and high performance of technology from Orange Tree and the company's track record of supplying board-level services and solutions to some of the world's leading semiconductor and consumer electronics companies. 
IAR Systems' new version of Embedded Workbench for Atmel AVR32IAR Systems has announced the launch of IAR Embedded Workbench for Atmel AVR32 Version 3.10, the latest version of the world's only professional tool chain for AVR32 microcontrollers. IAR Embedded Workbench now supports all Atmel AVR32 devices, including the AP7 and UC3 families, and introduces enhanced emulation and trace debugging support, code checking to the MISRA C:2004 standard, multi-file compilation, and the integration of IAR visualSTATE into the IDE. Quadros Announces Graphical Configuration Tool for the ARM MMUContinuing its drive to reduce complexity and development time for embedded systems, Quadros Systems, Inc. has announced an editor and table generator for configuring the ARM memory management unit (MMU). The MMU Table Editor and Generator, MTEG, allows the developer to specify the properties of the process spaces in an easy-to-use, graphical interface and eliminates the need for the embedded developer to master the underlying technology of the ARM MMU in order to use it. Green Hills Software Supports Intel Atom Processor N270Green Hills Software, Inc., the technology leader in device software optimization (DSO) and real-time operating systems (RTOS), today announced the immediate availability of its embedded software development solution for the Intel Atom processor N270. The Green Hills Software solution includes the INTEGRITY real-time operating system, MULTI integrated development environment (IDE), optimizing C/C++ compilers, and DoubleCheck static analyzer. Building on more than 25 years of experience in the embedded market, Green Hills Software's launch of INTEGRITY for the Intel Atom processor N270 will enable customers to create and deploy reliable, high-performance products for industrial control, mobile thin clients, HMI (Human Machine Interface) and print imaging in the least amount of time and at the lowest cost. 
Emulator from Nu Horizons speeds up programming and allows real time system behaviour analysisAtmel's AVR ONE is now available from Nu Horizons Electronics. The emulator speeds up programming and supports non-intrusive observation and logging of how the embedded system performs. This allows the software engineer a clear view of real time system behaviour, without affecting or modifying the real time characteristics of the microcontroller. Aonix Enhances Ada Real-Time Tools for LynxOS RTOSAonix has ported its ObjectAda tools to LynxOS RTOS for PowerPC, the preferred environment for engineers building large, complex systems. ObjectAda's new greatly improved features include an enhanced linker dramatically reduces link time, more efficient debug facility, upgraded support for mixed code, and improved multilanguage debug support, and more. 
New board from Datasound Laboratories uses ISA BUS and customer specific part numbers to reduce Chance of ObsolescenceDSL create their own 8/16 bit ISA BUS low power board and use customer specific part numbers to defeat obsolescence RS Components launches Embedded Development PlatformRS Components has announced the launch of its Embedded Development Platform (EDP) designed to help deliver additional cost and time saving options to design engineers. This new solution consists of a baseboard able to hold a combination of up to four CPU or application modules, an innovation in this technology area. The EDP is RS' first step in a process that will see the introduction of new processor and application modules on a regular basis. 
3G socket modem from TDC targets video surveillance systemsTDC is targeting video surveillance and other multimedia-based embedded systems applications with a new socket modem that allows tri-band UMTS/HSDPA as well as GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity to be added to a new or legacy system with an absolute minimum of development time. 
Speeding up the time to market with PXA270 reference design & Add on Modules.e-con Systems, an embedded product design services specialist, has come up with a host of add-on modules on top of its PXA270 reference design, SIRIUS 
Frontier Silicon ‘Vega' module powers Goodmans GHDAB101, world's smallest handheld DAB radioFrontier Silicon has announced that its module is at the heart of a new DAB radio just launched by Goodmans and now available on the market. The new GHDAB101 is the world's smallest stand-alone DAB radio currently available - measuring just 69.5 x 44 x 21.4mm and weighing only 48g complete with earphones - and is already available in retail channels. 
Elan's USB 2.0 Host Controller for embedded applicationsElan Digital Systems has launched a new version of its highly successful VMB5000A USB host controller device in a new role. The new device, the VMB5000AE, is designed to be configured as a standard USB 2.0 host controller bridge to 16 bit u controller bus. Connect One Ships Miniature IP Controller for Mobile Machine-to-Machine SolutionsConnect One today released iChip CO2144, a new addition to its iChipSEC family of M2M IP Controllers that offers complete IP connectivity and security in small form factor. CO2144's miniature package supports multiple power-save modes and wireless LAN and all cellular standards, making it ideal for mobile devices in automotive, remote monitoring, and medical areas. Express Logic Unveils TraceX 3.1 with New Features for System AnalysisExpress Logic has released the latest version of TraceX V3.1, a system event analysis tool that enables embedded developers to visualize and better understand the behavior of their real-time systems. TraceX 3.1 adds new summary and profiling features that further assist developers in understanding the behavior and performance of their real-time system. 
Embedded RTOS and GUI now supports Renesas’ SuperH microcontrollerRenesas Technology Europe and Segger today announced the launch of emWIN, an embedded graphical user interface (GUI), and embOS, a real-time operating system (RTOS) for Renesas' SH7203 SuperH microcontroller. Together, emWin and embOS, provide customers the ability to develop graphical applications for the SuperH device with ease. Embedded Mini-ITX motherboard from BVMThe new LV-66A Mini-ITX format embedded motherboard from BVM is designed for applications in the rapidly emerging new generation of smart digital entertainment devices such as set top boxes, gaming machine, kiosks and media centres. In addition to its suitability for video-intensive and sound-rich applications, it can also be used as a Network Access Server, a POS engine or in an ATM application. 
e-con Systems announces launch of PXA270 based System on Module – eSOM270e-con Systems Inc. announced the availability of eSOM270, the PXA270 based "system on module". At volumes of 1K, eSOM270 in the highest configuration(520 Mhz Clock/128M SDRAM/32M flash) is available at USD 110. The eSOM270 is available with PXA270 @ 312/416/520 Mhz, 64/128 MB SDRAM, 16/32 MB NOR flash. eSOM270 is available with Windows CE 5.0/6.0 and Linux support 
Advanced platform delivers FPGA-based display solutionsArrow has further expanded its range of advanced development platforms with the launch of a new evaluation board for designers looking to develop FPGA-based display applications. Developed by Arrow's European reference board team and design partner Axor International, the EasyLCD Evaluation Board is based around the low-cost Lattice ECP2 architecture. 
The DuraCOR Family from Eurotech LtdEurotech Ltd's DuraCOR 1000 series of products are an ideal solution for applications ranging from advanced video capture and compression using MPEG4 and JPEG-2000, to precise communication and geo-centric applications utilising GPS and GSM/GPRS (UMTS). Additional functionality of the units includes Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet controllers, and hi-speed USB 2.0 ports capable of powering the connected devices. 
High performance, low power embedded SBCsBVM continues to expand its capabilities in the embedded SBC space with the addition of the new versions of the LV-679 and the LS-372 units, both based on a low power Core 2 Duo BGA CPU that typically consume around half the power of a normal mobile processor thereby simplifying cooling and power supply requirements. 
IAR Systems supports S08 microcontrollers through collaboration with FreescaleIAR Systems has announced the launch of IAR Embedded Workbench for Freescale S08, a new version of its well-known embedded development tool. The tool also provides comprehensive support for Freescale's Controller Continuum architecture by supporting the stepwise compatibility and easy migration from 8-bit S08 microcontrollers (MCUs) to 32-bit ColdFire devices. Unified multi-region digital radio receiver from Frontier SiliconFrontier Silicon will introduce a unified digital radio receiver module to work with all existing Band 3 and L-Band digital radio standards for Europe and Asia. The new receiver addresses the market need for a solution that supports all Eureka-147 based standards, including DAB and DAB+ and DMB-Audio. Aonix Begins Implementation of Java Multiprocessor Virtual MachineResponding to market demand in defense and telecommunications sectors, Aonix has launched into the development of PERC Ultra SMP, a symmetric multiprocessing Java virtual machine. Boasting the strengths of Java-scalability, portability and easy maintainability-PERC Ultra SMP will include unique garbage collection capabilities to ensure that it can meet the demands of multiprocessor real-time applications. High performance CAN Ethernet gateway with two CAN interfaces from AnalyticaAnalytica has launched a new CAN Ethernet gateway with a ARM9 processor based on Linux (Kernel 2.6). The AnaGate CAN duo is substantially more efficient than the established AnaGate CAN model because of its 32 bit processor. With full bus utilization at high bus speed (e.g. 1MBit) on the CAN field bus all CAN messages can be processed and sent on to the personal computer by a AnaGate CAN duo. LDRA tool suite support identifies Security Vulnerabilities and meets the CERT C standardLDRA, provider of the most complete automated software verification, source code analysis and test tools covering the full development lifecycle, has enhanced the capabilities of the LDRA tool suite to comply with the released version of the MISRA C++:2008 standard from the Motor Industry Software Reliability Association (MISRA). 
Small Form Factor Wireless Module for M2M Applications from Connect OneConnect One has released Mini Socket iWiFi, a new embedded serial-to-WiFi module that quickly and easily connects embedded devices running machine-to-machine (M2M) applications to 802.11b/g wireless LANs with minimal programming. Mini Socket iWiFi's extremely compact size, battery save modes, and advanced roaming features make it an ideal solution for mobile M2M devices. 
IDE Flash duplicator copies up to 10 devices at a timeDesigned to make considerable reductions in time to market the new IDE Flash duplicator from Datasound Laboratories shaves hours from typical production cycles and reduces overall costs even for low volume requirements. Eradicating time consuming serial programming, the duplicator copies up to 10 storage devices at once, in seconds, enabling en-masse copying of industry standard CompactFlash cards, IDE DiskOnModules and Hard Drives. Renesas Technology and Express Logic launch real-time control and signal processing platformRenesas Technology Europe has announced that Express Logic's ThreadX multitasking real-time operating system (RTOS) now supports Renesas SH-2A series microcontrollers (MCUs), providing a high-performance operating platform for applications using these fast, powerful devices in embedded systems. Full-featured Medical Grade Panel PC from Azure TechnologyAzure has announced the medical grade Mobile Medical PC, Leo-1500. This mobile, modular and fully customizable intelligent interactive terminal provides endless possibilities for healthcare, entertainment and all interactive information environments. AZURE's Leo-1500 display panel is spill & dust resistant and complying with EN60601-1 and UL60601-1 for power leakage and electronic emission approvals. It comes with a 15" touch screen for easy control of applications, and it's based on Core 2 Duo processor which allows you to have the most powerful computing capability. LDRA tool suite support identifies Security Vulnerabilities and meets the CERT C standardLDRA has enhanced the LDRA tool suite to meet the CERT C Secure Coding standard. With this compliance, LDRA tool suite will be better able to identify security vulnerabilities and to enforce security standards—a necessary protection at a time when software applications are coming under increasing external attack. LDRA New Tool Increases Visibility for Industry Standards Compliance, Security Vulnerabilities and Defect and Fault DetectionLDRA® has launched TBvision, a brand new product which provides companies with the ability to easily see that how the source code performs against security vulnerabilities, fault-detection and adherence to the required quality standards. Aimed at enhancing collaboration and communication between development teams, TBvision enables managers, team workers and individual developers to collectively monitor testing and quality metrics. Express Logic Announces ThreadX® RTOS and USBX™ USB Support for Luminary Micro’s New Stellaris® LM3S3000/LM3S5000 Series MicrocontrollersExpress Logic, Inc., the worldwide leader in royalty-free real-time operating systems (RTOS), today announced that Express Logic's ThreadX® RTOS and USBX™ USB Host/Device stack now support Luminary Micro's new Stellaris® LM3S3000 Series and LM3S5000 Series ARM® Cortex™-M3-based microcontrollers (MCUs), also announced today. ThreadX and USBX for the new Stellaris devices are designed for use with the ARM/Keil RealView® tools from ARM. Isolated Four Port PC/104 Serial Adapter Protects Against Transients and Ground LoopsA Serial Adapter from Sealevel Systems has 1,500VDC port-to-port isolation and protects systems from ground loops and voltage transients that are common in remote installations and industrial environments. If not planned for, ground loops and voltage spikes can cause loss of data, latent hardware failures, or even destruction of the serial card or other system components. 
Altium expands versatility of Altium Innovation StationAltium Limited, a developer of unified electronic product development solutions, continues to expand its range of daughter boards for the Altium Innovation Station and its Desktop NanoBoard. Following hot on the heels of its recently announced Altium Innovation Station – which combines the Altium Designer electronics design software and the Desktop NanoBoard –Altium has released a new plug-in daughter board hosting a Xilinx Virtex-4 high-performance FPGA. 
The LDRA tool suite selected for Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle Space ProgramLockheed Martin Corporation (LMCO) has selected the LDRA tool suite to enable developers on the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) program to achieve its software development goals. Aimed at safely transferring astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS), the Moon, Mars and other destinations beyond low earth orbit (LEO), the Orion CEV is a state-of-the-art human space flight system. LDRA, the leading provider of automated software verification, will enable Orion developers to achieve the stringent safety-critical standards required to ensure safe transfer of the astronauts. 
Nexcom launch dual-core fan-less embedded system with 2 PCI Expansion SlotsThe NISE Series of Fanless Embedded Systems has been further expanded with the introduction of the NISE 3110-P2, a Core 2 Duo/Core Duo based platform that is capable of supporting two PCI expansion cards in one compact chassis. Featuring Intel's 945GME and ICH7 Chipsets the NISE 3110-P2 offers users all the advantages of Core 2 Duo/Core Duo technology such as such as impressive levels of performance and amazingly low power consumption in a totally Fan-less, noise-free, maintenance-free Industrial computer system. 
Proven Software Solutions launches Element Control Software Platform for managing network elementsProven Software Solutions Ltd, an independent broker for embedded software, has launched the Element Control Software Platform (ECSP), proven and tested C++ object-oriented IP that provides an application framework for managing tasks such as general purpose input/output, protocol handling, event handling and logging services in a broad range of network-based application systems. Compact single board computer gives 300MHz of processing powerGuaranteed to still be in production until 2016, the new ICOP-6150 single board computer from Datasound Laboratories is based on the latest Vortex86SX CPU, providing 300MHz of processing power in a compact, 90 x 96mm industry standard package. 
High performance computing engine said to accelerate OEM developmentThe Eurotech QUANTUM PXA270 based SO-DIMM format Single Board Computer module gives OEMs a low power, high performance and cost effective computer component for easy integration into their application specific motherboards. Its ready to run potential eliminates the work and risk involved with designing the complex processor core and operating system element. Designers can focus on the I/O and interface features unique to their market application. Fully Programmable Secure Internet Solution for M2M ApplicationsConnect One has announced a reference design and a corresponding evaluation board that bring together the 16-bit microcontroller (MCU) for application control and the CO2128 iChip for secure, reliable TCP/IP connectivity to LAN and GPRS networks. The marriage of Microchip's PIC24 and Connect One's secure iChip offers an attractive option to system architects needing to develop and manage an open and flexible Internet-enabled application. 
450 page book will help embedded designersWhile stocks last, a new book containing almost 450 pages of essential information for engineers involved in embedded design, is available free from Solid State Supplies. Wireless modem hardware solutions from Coresonic enable quick addition of IEEE802.16Coresonic AB has announced the first of a series of complete hardware solutions which will allow semiconductor manufacturers to quickly and cost-effectively implement WiMax functionality into their semiconductor devices. The new WiMax 'personality pack', provides complete IEEE802.16 functionality, from the RF interface through to the central processor interface. 
COM Express Compliant ETXexpress Computer-On-Module with AMD 690 ChipsetKontron has introduced the high-performance, low power and long life COM Express compliant Kontron ETXexpress-690 computer-on-module based on the latest AMD M690T + SB600 embedded chipset and AMD Sempron single core and AMD Turion 64 X2 dual core processors. 
Motherboard has AMD Quad Core processor performance and high-end graphics featuresKontron has announced the KT780/ATX motherboard that offers the AMD AM2/AM2+ socket supporting AMD Phenom Quad Core processor performance and the latest AMD chipsets with high-end graphics features for full 1080p High-Definition Video in a cost-effective basic motherboard design. New Connect One Solutions Internet-Enable Machine-to-Machine Connectivity for Legacy DevicesConnect One has announced the availability of two new affordable external devices servers for secure machine-to-machine (M2M) IP connectivity. The Secure iLAN and Secure iWiFi enable any device with an RS-232/RS-485 port to immediately communicate over the Internet in a fully secure manner using LAN or Wireless LAN, respectively. 
Mouser Now Stocking FTDI’s V-EVAL Development PlatformMouser Electronics, Inc. has announced it is stocking FTDI's V-EVAL hardware development platform for Vinculum VNC1L-based embedded USB host designs. FTDI (Future Technology Devices International Limited) is a leading supplier of silicon and software solutions for the Universal Serial Bus (USB). Blackfin Processor Powers Silica’s ‘Firecracker’ Embedded Processing Reference Design And Development PlatformAnalog Devices, Inc. has announced that semiconductor distributor SILICA, an Avnet Company, has designed a development platform that will enable its customers to bring embedded computing solutions from concept to production in record time. The 'FireCracker' Development Platform is based on the powerful Blackfin processor and is designed with industry standard interfaces and peripherals. These streamline the customer development process by providing fully verified functional modules that eliminate the need to perform detailed design of common embedded sub-systems. 
Low cost palm size fanless PCThe latest addition to BVM's range of ultra-small fanless PCs for embedded applications is the EPC-500, a compact 115 x 115 x 35mm unit with VESA mounting capabilities. Powered by an external single 5V @ 3A supply, the unit is completely silent in operation as forced air cooling is not required. FPGA USB Solutions From Orange Tree Make Inroads Into Factory Automation and Industrial Equipment MarketsOrange Tree Technologies, a board level embedded hardware and software company focused on high performance system-host communications interconnect today reported on 2007 sales performance. Figures showed a sharp rise in industrial demand for its FPGA USB 2.0 solutions with deployment into the control automation segment being particularly strong. Aonix to Supply SafetyJava Virtual Machine and Real-time Expertise to DIANAAonix, a provider of complete solutions for safety- and mission-critical applications, announced today that Aonix had been chosen to participate in DIANA, a (Distributed equipment Independent environment for Advanced avioNic Applications). DIANA, funded by the European Community at $4.26M, is chartered to modernize the tools and execution environments used in hard real-time and safety-certifiable avionics systems in order to reduce the development and ongoing operational costs of aircraft. Aonix will provide PERC Pico technology and virtual machine standards experience to support the DIANA initiative. Tool Chain with Real-Time Memory Analysis Tools for Java ProgrammersAonix, the provider of the PERC product line for embedded and real-time Java developers, has announced a new release of its PERC Pico product—the first commercial offering based on an emerging Java Specification Request (JSR)-302 for development of hard real-time safety-critical code. Rivalling the capabilities of optimized C-language programs, PERC Pico 1.1 enables developers to use the Java language in low-level code requiring small memory footprint, fast performance, and predictable tight response-time latencies. QinetiQ Selects Aonix PERC for Taranis UAVAonix, a provider of complete solutions for safety- and mission-critical applications, announced the selection of the PERC Ultra virtual machine for Taranis, a $166.6M UK technology demonstrator program for the next-generation of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). New Device Targets Precise IEEE 1588 Grandmaster ClocksAt the Embedded World in Nuremberg February 26-28 Imsys announced a new device - the IM3240 - to complement its product range for IEEE1588 clock synchronization. At the tradeshow its sibling products are demonstrated showing slave accuracies of 15 nanoseconds using sub-dollar clock oscillators. 10-Gigabit Ethernet XMC/PMC module integrates optical transceiverAdvancedIO Systems, the leading provider of configurable 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) connectivity for real-time computing systems, today announced the release of the V1021 configurable 10GbE connectivity and packet processing XMC/PMC module. Thanks to the integration of SFP+, the latest 10-gigabit optical transceiver technology, the V1021 provides high bandwidth data-pipe performance with flexible processing functionality in a single chassis slot. 
Ethernet controller from Nu Horizons minimises packet lossNu Horizons Electronics has announced availability of the LAN9218i from SMSC. This single-chip 10/100 Ethernet controller is designed for high performance embedded applications. Packet loss is reduced or eliminated through the use of 16KByte of internal SRAM that can hold over 200 received packets. If the receive FIFO gets too full, the device automatically generates flow control packets to the remote node, or asserts back-pressure on the remote node by generating network collisions. IPv4/IPv6 Dual Stack for Embedded NetworkingExpress Logic, Inc has announced the availability of NetX Duo its new dual IPv4/IPv6 TCP/IP stack. NetX Duo is built upon the solid field-proven foundation of Express Logic's NetX TCP/IP stack, an IPv4-only solution. Now, as developers recognize the greatly expanded demands of Internet enabled devices, NetX has been extended to support IPv6 as well. Aonix Announces Availability of the PERC Ultra Virtual Machine for INTEGRITYAonix, the provider of complete solutions for safety- and mission-critical applications, and Green Hills Software, a technology leader in device software optimization (DSO), real-time operating systems (RTOS), and related development tools, have joined forces to enable commercial availability of the Aonix PERC Ultra Virtual Machine (VM) for Green Hills INTEGRITY to the embedded market. 
Prices cut for Windows CE 6.0 BSP for PXA270 Development Kit SIRIUSe-con Systems, Embedded Design Services company based out of Chennai, and offices in St. Louis, USA has announced price reductions on Windows CE 6.0 BSP for its PXA270 Development Kit SIRIUS. Windows CE BSP for SIRIUS along with the source code was available for US $ 2499 and e-con has slashed this price by 20%. "Windows CE 6.0 has been widely adopted by everyone and hence the support requests from the customer on the Windows CE BSP have come down and we would like to pass this cost saving on to the customers" quoted Ashok Babu, President, e-con Systems. 
High specification embedded long life MicroATX industrial motherboardThe latest addition to the BVM family of industrial motherboards is the PMSA, a MicroATX format unit, based on the Socket P pin-out compatible with Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Mercom processors. Optimised for a broad range of embedded applications such as interactive clients, gaming, medical, POS, digital signage, surveillance, industrial automation equipment and other graphic intensive applications, the unit offers excellent performance-per-watt, is I/O-rich offers outstanding 3D graphics performance, impressive I/O bandwidth and outstanding reliability. e-con Systems announces e-CAM’s availability with 2 MegaPixel Autofocus sensor.Adding to it's existing line of Camera Solutions, e-con announced the availability of 2Megapixel camera sensor with e-CAM – the widely known Plug and Play camera solution for PXAxxx Platforms. e-con Systems had earlier announced its 1.3M pixel camera solution for fixed focus applications such as 1D and 2D bar code capture solutions. Aonix’s ObjectAda Brings Eclipse to Sun Solaris PlatformsAonix, a provider of solutions for safety- and mission-critical applications, has announced the release of ObjectAda for Solaris products. ObjectAda V8.3 for Sun's popular Solaris platforms running on SPARC and Intel processors provides a complete enterprise-level environment for the development of native Unix applications using the Ada programming language. These latest releases integrate AonixADT (Ada Development Toolkit), an Eclipse-based development environment, into ObjectAda, providing developers with access to the broad range of tools available through the Eclipse framework. 
Ultra-low power PC/104 PXA270 SBCEurotech Ltd has announced the TITAN, a RoHS compliant PC/104 single board computer based on the Intel 520MHz PXA270 XScale RISC processor. TITAN is targeted at ultra-low power, fanless embedded systems and is available with a wide operating temperature range. This highly efficient board design has a typical consumption of just 1.5W but also supports several dynamically adjusted sleep modes to further reduce its power. 
Low power SBC operates from -40 to +85 deg CIdeal for applications which require a high end microcontroller without the price and power consumption to match, the ICOP-6115 gives engineers the opportunity to produce this type of application using x86 tools. The power saving benefits of the board can be seen its consumption of a mere 300mA from a single +5V DC supply. Reqtify Version 3.1 to debut at Embedded World 2008Geensys, the specialist provider of embedded development tools, value-added embedded engineering and consulting services, and embedded software IP, will give Reqtify 3.1 its exhibition debut at Embedded World 2008 (Hall 10, Stand 527). Reqtify 3.1 is the new and improved version of Geensys' flagship tool for the automated management of embedded hardware and software requirements capture, traceability and impact analysis throughout the development lifecycle. The new release includes significant new, user-requested features and usability enhancements, third-party interface additions and improvements, and a new RIF import/export gateway. Proven Software Solutions joins Spectrum Group’s Ismosys web communityProven Software Solutions (PSS), the UK's first independent broker of embedded software, has joined the growing alliance of providers that feature on Ismosys.com, the Spectrum Group's web portal for the electronics engineering community. 
Free AVRISP Programmer SoftwareKanda.com have released their popular AVRISP software for free download. This AVR microcontroller programming software supports all Windows OS and released AVR microcontrollers. It also includes plugins for AVRStudio development environment. 
STMicroelectronics Introduces Full High-Definition Integrated Digital TV Platform Supporting Worldwide StandardsSTMicroelectronics today announced the DTV150, a new cost-saving hardware platform. The DTV150 provides demodulation, MPEG-2 high-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) decoding, full HD video processing, high quality audio, and the video switching functions, for integrated digital TV (iDTV) sets worldwide. This highly-integrated solution is built around ST's new STi1010 single-chip iDTV processor, which provides the capability to use the same chip for both digital and analog broadcast decoding, and for video TV processing. 
3.5In Embedded Single Board Computer for PC/104-plus Compliant Expansion CardsWith the new JRexplus series of single board computers (SBCs), Kontron offers for the first time a 3.5in SBC with a standardized PC/104-plus expansion slot and PCI bus performance. Therefore, the Kontron JRexplus family of 3.5-inch single board computers can now be used with most of the currently available PC/104-plus expansion cards. Kontron Strengthens its Carrier Board Design Services ProgramKontron has strengthened its position as a top outsourcing partner for customer specific embedded computer technology. One of the highlights are carrier board designs for computer-on-modules (COMs) with application specific interfaces and industrial functions for automation, entertainment, gaming, telecommunication, medical applications, test and measurement, transportation and POS/POI. The designs are based on the COM standards: COM ExpressTM / ETXexpress, microETXexpress, nanoETXexpress, ETX, X-board and DIMM-PC. 
Kontron Extends Dual Channel Memory Portfolio for COM ExpressTM Computer-On-ModulesKontron launches its COM ExpressTM compliant Kontron ETXexpress®-CD computer-on-modules with Dual Channel Memory support. The Kontron ETXexpress-CD follows the ETXexpress-MC to become Kontron's second COM Express compliant computer-on-module (COM) with support for up to 4GByte Dual Channel Memory via two 533MHz or 667MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM sockets. Therefore, these modules are ideal for the latest generation of performance-hungry applications that require high levels of data processing. Extreme data processing capacities are needed especially by applications running (a)synchronous multiprocessing and/or virtualization technologies. 
The Kontron ETX-PM3 Defines a new Generation of Intel® Pentium® M and Celeron® M based Computer-On-ModulesKontron launches the ETX-PM3, the new generation of Intel® Pentium® M and Celeron® M processor based computer-on-modules. The Kontron ETX-PM3 joins the Kontron ETX-LX, ETX-CN8 and ETX-CD to become the fourth member of Kontron's ETX 3.0 generation of computer-on-modules. The Kontron ETX family now offers true scalability with a full range of performance from Geode processing capabilities up to Intel Core™ 2 Duo processors. 
Kontron OM6040: Open Modular MicroTCA Platform with Single-Star Backplane for PCI Express and Gigabit EthernetKontron introduces the Kontron OM6040, a compact and modular MicroTCA platform that is ideally configured for the design of small, compact and highly integrated multiprocessor systems based on either PCI Express (PCIe) and Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) packet switching backplane technologies. 
Kontron Upgrades its Ready-to-Go CompactPCI SystemsKontron introduces the Kontron CP-Pocket/CP307-V, the latest addition to the CP-Pocket line of CompactPCI systems, which now includes a more powerful processor board for both outstanding performance and value. 
Kontron CP307-E2: 3U CompactPCI Multi-Core CPU BoardKontron introduces the CP307-E2, an extended temperature version of the highly popular Kontron CP307 3U CompactPCI CPU board. Based on the Intel® Mobile 945GM Express chipset and ICH7-R Southbridge, this latest Kontron 3U CompactPCI board incorporates PCI Express for high I/O bandwidths achieving unprecedented performance-per-watt values even in the extended temperature range of -40°C to + 85°C. 
Micro Client M@C 70: Extremely Small Panel PCKontron announces the latest and smallest member of its slimline Micro Client family of panel PCs. With a touch-screen display of only 7 inches, the space-saving and versatile Kontron M@C 70 offers scalable Intel® Celeron® performance and a host of interfaces in an easy-to-mount and flexible design. Express Logic Introduces ThreadX RTOS Support for Tensilica’s New Diamond Standard 106MicroExpress Logic has announced ThreadX RTOS and middleware support for Tensilica's new Diamond Standard 106Micro 32-bit microcontroller core. With the addition of support for the new 106Micro, Express Logic continues to provide ThreadX for the entire line of Tensilica's Xtensa configurable cores and its Diamond Standard series of preconfigured cores. 40nm Embedded DRAMs from NECNEC Electronics has introduced two new technologies for the manufacture of 40-nanometer (nm) system-on-chip (SoC) devices with embedded dynamic random access memory (eDRAM). The UX8GD eDRAM technology boasts clock speeds up to 800 megahertz and low operating power, making it optimal for use in consumer electronics products such as digital video cameras and game consoles. The UX8LD eDRAM technology features low leakage-current levels that reduce power consumption by as much two-thirds compared to equivalent SRAM, making it ideal for use in mobile handsets and other portable devices that require low standby power. 
ICES 300 COM Express Core 2 Duo for Quick Time-To-Market SolutionsNEXCOM has introduced its next development in embedded computing, the Core 2 Duo based ICES 300 Computer-on-Module (COM) Express. The small and rugged ICES 300 is a Type 2 COM Express Module featuring Intel GM965 and ICH8M chipset, which supports Intel Core 2 Duo Merom/ Core 2 Duo Merom LV processors with 667/800 MHz FSB. In addition, it also supports 2 x DDR2 memory with 533/677 MHz up to 4 GB. The ICES 300 COM Express offers high processing power and vivid graphic display solutions for advanced embedded applications. The ICES 300 will be utilised within media-rich gaming platforms, Kiosks, Digital Signage, Surveillance/Security Systems, military and medical applications. 
CPU gives high performance low power for embedded applicationsVarisys has launched the VM31 XMC module based on PA Semi's new PWRficient family of CPUs. The PA Semi processor delivers performance per Watt up to a claimed 300% better than existing embedded computing solutions. Varisys has integrated this technology in a compact industry standard form factor. 
QVGA Graphics Solution for Cost-Sensitive Embedded Display ApplicationsMicrochip has announced a QVGA Graphics Solution for implementing graphics display and control in cost-sensitive applications. The new, easy-to-use solution for PIC24 16-bit microcontrollers includes a free, highly optimized graphics library with source code; third-party library support; and the new Graphics PICtail Plus daughter board. 
Nexcom’s NISE 3110 Fan-less Computer supports Core™ 2 Duo CPUThe NISE 3110, is the first industrial fan-less computer system of its type to utilize Core 2 Duo and Core Duo Processors. By incorporating the Intel® 945GME Chipset, the NISE 3110 offers users all the advantages of Core Duo technology, such as impressive levels of performance and amazingly low power consumption in a totally Fan-less, noise-free, maintenance-free Industrial computer system. 
Low Power Central Packet Switches For The Embedded MarketIDT has introduced a family of central packet switches (CPS) that address the interconnect needs of embedded applications that utilize DSPs, FPGAs or processors. The CPS solutions incorporate in-house third-generation IDT SERDES and serial RapidIO core switch technology to provide customers with superior flexibility, scalability, performance, and power consumption at very competitive costs. These best-in-class switches provide significant system advantages in connecting virtually any digital media component to any other, in applications such as wireless and wireline, imaging, medical, military, IPTV, and other high-end communications markets and embedded applications. Slim and Efficient VIA Eden ULV Powered Embedded System from AvalueAvalue Technology has introduced the ASM-CX700; a fan-less embedded system with a maximum chipset power consumption of only 1W* in a slim package measuring just 25mm high. Thin Clients are popular in many organisations, with large installations common place. ASM-CX700 is both an ideal replacement and alternative that should reduce power consumption. 
Single board computer will be around until 2016Offering ultra low power usage with a price to match, the new ICOP-6154 PC104 module from Datasound Laboratories is the first of a new generation of added value x86 low end SBCs which will remain in production until 2016 giving designers and their customers the security of using a computer which will be available and fully supported for almost another decade. 
Compact Third Generation Ethernet Module Features Integral CPU and Four Serial PortsFocus EDL, the leading distributor of components for industrial computing and automation, announces the TiBBO EM1202 basic programmable Ethernet module that will interest designers and systems integrators looking to introduce or expand Ethernet networks in industrial applications. 
Kontron ETXexpress® Product Family Offers Greatest ScalabilityKontron has introduced two new ETXexpress modules – a COM Express solution – based on the VIA C7® processor paired with the VIA CN896 and VIA VT8251chipset: The Kontron ETXexpress-CN8 and the Kontron microETXexpress-CN8. These two new modules fill the gap between the already available and widely adopted Kontron microETXexpress-PM and the Kontron ETXexpress-PM Computer-on-Modules (COMs), offering embedded designers the scalability needed with considering long-term embedded solutions. 
Embedded USB Eight-Channel Analog Output Module with Arbitrary Waveform GeneratorACCES I/O Products has announced the latest addition to its extensive line of USB-based data acquisition and I/O modules—Model USB-DA12-8A. Introduced at the Embedded Systems Conference Boston, the board features eight independent 12-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and broadly configurable arbitrary waveform generation (ARB) capabilities. This module can be used in any PC or embedded system with a USB port and is an ideal choice for test and embedded system designers. Great Western appointed as European Distributor for AVIX-RTGreat Western Microsystems Ltd has been appointed by AVIX-RT as it's European distributor for the New AVIX-RT RTOS, specifically developed for Microchip sixteen bit microcontrollers of PIC24 and dsPIC families. The AVIX RTOS is available for purchase from The Debug Store, the On-line store of Great Western Microsystems. 
Parallax selects Vinculum embedded USB host controller for datalogger applicationFuture Technology Devices International has announced that Parallax Inc has selected FTDI's VNC1L, Vinculum IC for use in a new datalogger design. The Memory Stick Datalogger, now available from Parallax, uses the VNC1L to provide ease of connectivity to USB flash drives. The datalogger module can be used with a variety of Parallax's educational and development systems such as BASIC Stamp, SX or Propeller Microcontroller. 
Arcom’s ZyWAN - the industrial GSM/GPRS/3G wireless router.Targeted for telemetry, Internet access and mobile computing applications, the rugged ZyWAN offers a secure and robust connection across GSM/GPRS/3G, CDMA mobile data networks. It provides real-time access to any Ethernet, 802.11b/g or serial device for mobile and fixed data applications. 
Kanda announce re-launch of AVR Microcontroller Starter KitThe extremely popular STK200 AVR Microcontroller Starter Kit from Kanda.com has been re-launched with a new USB programmer and USB JTAG Emulator. These USB tools are also available separately for existing users – 50,000 – to upgrade. 
ACCES I/O Products launches its NANO I/O Server Core Duo at Embedded Systems ConferenceACCES I/O Products introduced the NANO I/O Server CD (Core Duo) at the Embedded Systems Conference Boston. This fanless system is one of the smallest embedded systems available featuring an Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz CPU. The system was designed to support an extensive collection of available COTS PC/104 modules and external USB I/O devices. Host-based embedded development tool from Express LogicExpress Logic has today announced the release of TraceX, its first host-based embedded development tool. TraceX enables embedded developers to visualize and better understand the behavior of their real-time systems. With TraceX, developers can see clearly the occurrence of system events like interrupts and context switches that occur out of view of standard debugging tools. The ability to identify and study these events, and to pinpoint the timing of their occurrence in the context of the overall system's operation enables developers to resolve programming problems by finding unexpected behaviour and letting them investigate specific areas further. Aonix PERC Supports Freescale’s i.MX31 Multimedia Applications Processor and MontaVista MobilinuxAonix®, the provider of the PERC product line for embedded and real-time Java developers announces today that PERC has been selected for use in an in-flight entertainment system to be used on corporate jets. The system will use Java software running on the Aonix PERC Ultra virtual machine on top of MontaVista Software's Mobilinux operating system and the Freescale i.MX31 multimedia applications processor. Aonix Announces “Trends in Critical Systems” Seminar SeriesAonix®, a provider of solutions for safety- and mission-critical applications, announced a joint seminar series including speakers from Aonix, Wind River, Objective Interface Systems, and Verocel. The Seminar series, titled, "Trends in Critical Systems," will cover exciting new technologies targeting the Aerospace & Defense and Security markets and will include industry standards updates affecting safety-critical certification, such as DO-178C and security systems like Multiple Independent Levels of Security (MILS). Aonix Releases Next-Generation Safety-Critical PlatformAonix, a provider of solutions for safety- and mission-critical applications, has announced the release of ObjectAda RAVEN for Windows targeting the Wind River VxWorks 653 multi-partition RTOS for PowerPC. ObjectAda RAVEN features an enhanced safety-critical Ada runtime that communicates to the underlying RTOS through the ARINC-653 APEX interface available in the Wind River VxWorks 653 environment — enabling high execution and safety certification efficiency. 
LabVIEW Embedded Platform extended to Support ADI's Blackfin and Freescale ColdFire ProcessorsNational Instruments has announced the extension of the NI LabVIEW 8.5 graphical system design platform to new embedded targets with the release of the NI LabVIEW Embedded Module for ADI Blackfin Processors 2.5 and the LabVIEW Microprocessor SDK (Software Development Kit) 2.5. With a graphical system design approach, engineers and scientists can use LabVIEW to rapidly design and prototype their embedded systems and easily deploy them to targets such as 32-bit processors and FPGAs. The latest versions of the LabVIEW Embedded Module for Blackfin Processors and the LabVIEW Microprocessor SDK expand the available deployment options for engineers and scientists by adding support for new, high-performance convergent multimedia Blackfin processors as well as introducing support for the Freescale ColdFire processor. The software packages also deliver 18 percent increased efficiency in code generation. Forwarding CAN data via EthernetCAN-based networks require special cable connections. Special adapters are also required for the purpose of integrating PCs. This can sometimes incur considerable costs. To solve this problem, Kanda is offering CAN2LAN router software for the SSV embedded devices server modules, making it possible to transfer any kind of data over TCP/IP-based Ethernet LANs in a transparent way. The CAN2LAN solution involves the interconnection of two CAN networks via an existing Ethernet LAN. 
Intelligent User Interface Streamlines Colour Display MigrationAnders Electronics has announced the launch of the first product in its new User-Machine Relationship line – the UMR-X10. Seamlessly integrating a cutting-edge display with a processor powerful enough to drive it without compromise, the UMR-X10 offers product designers and manufacturers a new standard in integration ease – enabling faster, smoother, and more cost-effective migration from legacy monochrome displays to fully-interactive colour user interfaces. 
Proven Software Solutions will use ESS 2007 to demonstrate how embedded software re-use reduces time-to-marketAt ESS 2007 (Stand 102), Proven Software Solutions will demonstrate how embedded software developers can reduce development cost, risk and time-to-market, better manage complexity and enable device software optimisation through the implementation of an embedded software re-use strategy using its services as the electronics industry's first independent broker for embedded software. 
ETXexpress Module powered by VIA CN896 Chipset.Avalue Technology has introduced the first ETXexpress Module ,the ESM-CN896, based the VIA CN896 chipset. This VIA solution is known for its power efficiency and superior C/P ratio (Capacity / Price). The ESM-CN896 is an undoubtedly powerful graphics-oriented solution featuring the VIA chrome- HC integrated graphic processor (3D Graphic Engine) that is capable of providing vivid images without increased system loading. In addition, the CN896 chipset is fully certified on Windows Vista, with advantages including advanced power management technologies, display option flexibility, and compatibility with DDR2 and PCIexpress. 
Kanda to distribute Wellon Universal Programmer rangeKanda.com has increased its portfolio of embedded design and development tools by including a range of Universal Programmers from Chinese manufacturer, Wellon, who has been producing programmers for 20 years. 
Fanless PanelPC for embedded applicationsFor use in embedded applications such as machine control panels, parking ticket machines, kiosks, mobile and marine applications and advertising displays, BVM has introduced the OPC-363-84, a cost-effective fanless PanelPC complete with an 8.4 touch screen and VGA display. The standard unit uses four-wire touch screen technology with an optional heavy duty capacitive touch-screen available for systems designed to be operated by the public. 
Digital Video Platform Gets Helping Hand from Simulink HDL Coder from MathworksThe latest Digital Video Infrastructure Platform (DVIP) manufactured by Sundance Multiprocessor Technology Ltd now supports Simulink HDL Coder from The MathWorks. This integration will enable embedded software engineers to target field-programmable gate-arrays (FPGAs) without detailed knowledge of programming such devices. 
High performance computing engine accelerates OEM developmentThe Arcom QUANTUM PXA270 based SO-DIMM format SBC module gives OEMs an extremely low power, high performance and cost effective computer component for easy integration into their application specific motherboards. Its ready to run potential eliminates the work and risk involved with designing the complex processor core and operating system element. Designers can focus on the I/O and interface features unique to their market application. 
Kontron Introduces Smallest COM Express-Compliant Footprint nanoETXexpressThree years after the 2004 launch of the ETXexpress specification, which has become the PICMG COM Express (COM.0) standard, Kontron defines a new footprint variant of the Computer-On-Modules (COMs) standard: nanoETXexpress. 
The PEAK 765VL2 PICMG 1.0 SBC Now Supports Intel Core 2 Duo CPU and ISA ExpansionEverything is possible with innovative thinking. NEXCOM has successfully integrated Intel's Q965 chipset into the PEAK 765VL2 Single Board Computer to comply with the PICMG 1.0 standard. The PEAK 765VL2 becomes the first PICMG 1.0 SBC to support Intel Core 2 Duo processor up to 1033 MHz Front Side Bus and to provide backward support of ISA peripherals. 
Arcom’s SBC-GX533 single board computer – High performance from a fan-less low profileArcom'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 factor board, based on the AMD Geode™ GX 533@1.1W processor. It is ideal for embedded controllers requiring PC compatibility with full solid-state operation. Jennic announces ZigBee starter kit for under $200Jennic Ltd. has announced a new starter kit for under $200 to address the needs of developers who want to add IEEE802.15.4 and ZigBee wireless connectivity to their product ranges but have little or no RF design or software development experience. It is the first design kit at this price point to offer ZigBee functionality as standard. The starter kit provides three hardware nodes (based on Jennic's JN5139 wireless microcontroller modules) that allow users to evaluate and develop wireless sensor network applications from an easy-to-use, low-cost start point. 
UGM 1.0 Compliant Embedded Universal Graphics Module is a first says KontronKontron has announced what it says is the first UGM (Universal Graphics Module) based on AMD's flagship GPU ATI R600. The Kontron UGM-M72 is equipped with the 450-700 MHz version of the R600 core and delivers outstanding visualization and multitasking features beyond integrated chipset graphics, combined with power saving features and long-term availability. It is designed for embedded and rugged mobile applications that call for short time to market. NEW EBX BOARD FROM DATASOUND HAS IT ALLFeature packed board is compact, fanless and fast. 
Mini-ITX motherboard with AMD S1 processor socketBVM has further expanded its range of embedded boards with the introduction of the LV-681 Mini-ITX motherboard. The high-level integration and comprehensive on-board capability of the LV-681 offers high performance, low-power-consumption solutions for embedded products, particularly suitable for thin clients, gaming, kiosk, point-of-sale, and other graphics-centric embedded applications. USB host and device drivers speed embedded systems developmentNow available from Computer Solutions are the Micro Digital range of USB drivers - the smxUSBH USB host stack, the smxUSBD USB device stack and the smxUSBO 'On-The-Go' stack - all of which help embedded developers by providing easy interfacing between their embedded systems and USB. The smxUSBD USB device stack is designed for situations in which a developer wants the embedded application to plug into a PC and exchange data with the PC or to be controlled by the PC. Nexcom Introduces Fanless Embedded System for Factory AutomationWith its small form factor and features that include memory back-up, RS-422/485 interfaces with auto-flow control and ±15 KV ESD protected and Isolation the Nexcom 3200 Fanless Embedded System has been specifically designed for use within factory environments. With two built-in Ethernet network ports and sufficient processing power, the 3200 is able to communicate with multiple networks and execute numerous applications to control devises within process automation, logistic automation, monitoring control and environmental control. Nexcom Launches the World’s First Multi-Core PICMG 1.3 SHB-Express ComputerNexcom has introduced the world's first PICMG 1.3 System Host Board-Express Computer (SHB). The PEAK 8920VL2 has dual LGA771 sockets and supports two 5100 Series Quad-Core or Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processors with 4 MB L2 cache and the Intel® Core™ micro architecture up to 2.33 GHz with 1333 MHz FSB. Featuring an Intel® 5000P Chipset + Intel® ESB2, the PEAK 8920VL2 delivers increased throughput with dual point-to-point system buses, faster memory for I/O bandwidth, and Fully Buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) support. 
Programmable connectivity platform for embedded systems processorsQuickLogic announces it is now shipping the ArcticLink programmable connectivity platform for embedded systems processors targeting the handheld electronics product market. It reduces design time and risk for the mobile market by embedding high performance host controllers, a programmable fabric for implementing additional controllers and peripheral connectivity, as well as a selectable processor interface - all in a single, low power device. 
ATX motherboards support Core 2 Duo processorsThe latest additions to BVM's range of embedded computer boards are a range of industrial long-life ATX motherboards that support a broad performance spectrum, allowing the user to optimise the chipset and CPU combination to best suit the application. Pentium 4, Pentium D and Core 2 Duo chipset families can be combined with the 915, 945 and the latest 965 Intel chipsets; all motherboards include graphics with VGA and LVDS connection. 
Dual carrier brings PMCs to VMEThe VTM2 is an industry standard 6U form factor, dual PMC carrier. The VTM2 enables communication between a VME chassis and up to two industry standard (IEEE 1386.1) PMC modules. The VTM2 can be deployed in a wide range of applications - for example telecommunications, medical imaging and industrial automation. PMC's deliver the flexibility of PCI add-in cards to embedded systems designers, in a more rugged and compact form factor. PMC's are available from Varisys as well as many other third party vendors and offer a variety of I/O, FPGA, general purpose processing and DSP functions. NI and Analog Devices Deliver Production-Ready Embedded System Development SolutionNational Instruments and Analog Devices have announced the release of the NI LabVIEW Embedded Module for ADI Blackfin Processors 2.0, an extension of the LabVIEW graphical development environment that directly targets ADI Blackfin processors. Since its introduction, the LabVIEW Embedded Module for Blackfin Processors has been adopted by engineers for the rapid development of sophisticated embedded systems ranging from cutting-edge medical devices to subsea monitoring systems. The latest version of the module delivers more than 30% increased efficiency in code generation and expanded Blackfin processor support including the $5 (USD) ADSP-BF531, which provides a price/performance advantage ideal for cost-sensitive applications such as portable test equipment, embedded modems, biometrics and consumer audio. Programmable connectivity platform will help developers of handheld devicesQuickLogic Europe today announces ArcticLink, a programmable connectivity platform for embedded systems processors targeting the handheld electronics product market. ArcticLink reduces design time and risk by embedding high performance controllers, programmable fabric for implementing additional controllers and peripheral connectivity, and a selectable processor interface, in a single low power IC. 
WiFi/DAB/FM platform accesses over 16,000 audio servicesFrontier Silicon has released a new low-cost WiFi radio reference platform for its Venice 6 (FS2026) four-in-one module, enabling radio manufacturers to quickly develop portable and clock radio products incorporating Internet radio, DAB, FM and music streaming capabilities. The Jupiter 4 (FS4024) platform is production-ready with a very low bill of materials (BOM). OEM manufacturers need only add industrial design tooling to produce complete high-quality audio systems that meet a range of competitive retail price points from only $79. 
Avalue announces a fullline of Industrial Motherboards for various applications.Avalue Technology has developed a full line of Industrial Main Boards, including Mini ITX, ITX, Micro ATX and ATX form factors for the various applications of our customers. Avalue provides not only high quality motherboards and innovative technologies, but also strict quality control and customized OEM/ODM services. Customers can pick and choose from everything from standard models through to completely tailor-made boards to meet their demands and expectations. 
SubCompact embedded SBC available from TridentTrident has announced the introduction of a new 3.5in SubCompact Single Board Computer (SBC) to its range of embedded solutions. This new generation SBC offers a versatile and compact answer to industrial, retail, medical, transportation, display and gaming applications. Nine Embedded Computing Form Factors with Intel Core 2 DuoTimed to launch with the Intel Embedded Roadmap, Kontron has announced its latest wave of technology for Intel Core2 Duo processors. With nine different embedded platforms available between now and the end of the first quarter, Kontron will offer the latest board technology across a variety of form factors with Intel's new multi-core architecture. 
Low power PC/104+ embedded motherboard from Anders has integrated CANThe SBX-iGLX embedded computing platform from Anders Electronics combines a PC/104+ modular architecture with CAN bus connectivity, Ethernet connections, PCMCIA and CardBus interfaces to deliver flexible expansion options for industrial applications. Using the new platform, developers can create cost-effective and compact embedded computer configurations with feature sets tailored precisely to their needs. Estimator Tool Guides Designers to Energy-Efficient SOC ArchitecturesTo address the growing need to pro-actively reduce power consumption in embedded systems, Tensilica has announced the Xenergy estimator, an energy estimator for both Xtensa configurable processor and Diamond Standard processor users. By using the Xenergy tool to optimize for energy early in the SOC (System On Chip) design cycle, designers can cut processor and local memory energy requirements by up to half by making intelligent design trade-offs. Green Hills Software Supports ARM Cortex Processor FamilyGreen Hills Software has announced that its complete product suite, including the MULTI integrated development environment, INTEGRITY, velOSity, and μ-velOSity royalty-free real-time operating systems, TimeMachine tool suite, Green Hills compilers, and Green Hills probe is now available for the ARM Cortex family of processors. The addition of support for Cortex processors reaffirms Green Hills as a leading 3rd-party supplier of device software optimization solutions across the wide array of ARM technology offerings. 
Kontron MARS Reference Design for Energy Efficient COM Applications Makes Going Mobile a BreezeKontron facilitates the development and implementation of efficient power supplies for mobile applications with the new Kontron MARS (Mobile Application platform for Rechargeable Systems) modular development platform. 
Avalue introduces the 945GM Series with Intel® Core™ 2 Duo technology.Avalue announcesthe latest solutions for multimedia, high-speed data processing and transfer, the ESM-945GM and the ECM-945GM. With Intel® Core Duo technology, powerful network function and outstanding design, the 945GM series can suit your demands perfectly. 
Avalue Technology Introduces EPC-3711With an increasing expectation in the market for a blend of powerful functionality and small size, Avalue Technology proudly launches the EPC-3711. The EPC-3711 is designed to support high performance and fanless applications in a truly small package. In contrast to its tiny dimensions (178mm x 112mm x 50mm) the EPC-3711 is equipped with rich range of functionality and capability for expansion. The EPC-3711 features a dual view display, dual Gigabit LAN, dual SATA, 3 USB ports, and 16-bit GPIO. 5.25in Embedded CPU Board with Intel Core 2 Duo ProcessorNEXCOM UK has introduced what is believed to be the world's first 5.25in Industrial Embedded CPU Board to utilize the Intel Core 2 Duo processor. The Intel Core 2 Duo processor is one of the latest addition to Intel's range of cutting-edge multi-core CPU's. It combines increased processing power with greater performance-per-watt. 
Fanless Embedded System with two PCI SlotsThe NICE Series of Fanless Embedded Systems from Nexcom has been expanded with introduction of the NICE 3100-P2, a product that is capable of supporting two PCI expansion cards in one compact chassis. Based on Intel's Pentium M/Celeron M processor with 400MHz, the NICE 3100-P2 is designed for space-critical applications requiring fanless operation, extreme reliability and versatile I/O configuration. 
“Four-in-one” digital radio module from Frontier SiliconFrontier Silicon has launched a "four-in-one" module capable of receiving Internet radio, DAB, FM and music streamed from a PC. The new module, called Venice 6, is the first product to integrate a WiFi, DAB, and FM front-end together with an on-board WiFi antenna in a single module. It enables audio manufacturers to easily produce low-cost, feature-rich, radios for the global market, bringing thousands of Internet radio stations and music streaming to a new generation of affordable, easy-to-use home DAB/FM radios via household WiFi. Applications using the module will include portable and alarm clock radios as well as CD micro systems, boomboxes and HiFi tuners, and are expected in the shops by July 07. STMicroelectronics' Software Kit Supports Complete USB Firmware Development for STR7 and STR9 MCUsSTMicroelectronics has announced a USB software Developer Kit for the STR7 and STR9 microcontroller families that will greatly simplify the implementation of embedded software to handle the relatively complex USB interface standard. USB is now very widely used in embedded systems, due to both its flexibility and simplicity for the user and also the availability of high-performance MCUs with integrated USB modules. CoWare Delivers Integration of Virtual Platforms with Lauterbach's TRACE32 PowerView DebuggerCoWare has announced the integration of the CoWare Virtual Platform product family with the Lauterbach Trace32 PowerView Debugger. The integration enables developers to debug software executing on a Virtual Platform with Lauterbach's leading debugger. It complements CoWare's Virtual Platformtechnology to deliver a complete development tool set, including the virtual platform execution environment, the virtual platform analyzer, and the processor software debugger. It also provides a single software-debugging interface from virtual platform-based design to production. Using the integration will result in faster, better, and lower cost software development. 
Jennic launches JN513x family second generation wireless microcontrollersJennic has announced the commercial launch of its second generation wireless microcontrollers, the JN513x family, which realize a sub $3 price target in 100k+ units. In addition to achieving this new price threshold the devices provide performance, price and power improvements over the current JN5121 family. Coupled with the release of the wireless microcontroller family is a range of modules, evaluation kits, software and protocol stacks. 
New preferred parts catalogue for COM Express applicationsA recently published catalogue from Tyco Electronics outlines the company's portfolio of preferred products for the new COM Express standard for Computer-on-Modules from the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG). All featured products are ideal solutions for the new COM Express standard which is thought to soon become a major driver in the embedded computer market. 
Frontier Silicon launches DAB radio moduleFrontier Silicon has launched what is says is the world's smallest and lowest-cost DAB digital radio module available today. The small size and high level of integration in the new Capri FS3010 module makes it ideal for low-power product applications such as tiny pocket DAB players and personal media MP3 handhelds, as well as PDAs and other portable entertainment devices. VMETRO Focuses Next Generation of Board Level Solutions on Xilinx Virtex-5 LXT FPGAsVMETRO has announced that it will augment its VXS, XMC and PMC based board level product lines to include platforms based on the new Xilinx Virtex-5 LXT FPGA Platform. As a member of the Xilinx early access program, VMETRO is developing a broad range of board level products that leverage the high-speed serial capabilities of the Virtex-5 LXT FPGAs to support applications such as Electro-Optics (EO), Electronics Warfare (EW), Signal Intelligence (SigInt) and telecommunications for high performance embedded computing and aerospace/defense markets. 
Green Hills' TimeMachine for Coldfire MicrosGreen Hills Software, the technology leader in device software optimization (DSO) and real-time operating systems (RTOS), has announced that the SuperTrace Probe and TimeMachine suite are now available for Freescale's ColdFire microcontrollers. TimeMachine enables developers to visualize and replay their software's execution, allowing bugs and inefficiencies to be easily and quickly eliminated, thereby resulting in higher reliability products and faster time to market. 
Integrated Development Environment Finds More Bugs and Speeds Development TimeGreen Hills Software has announced several major new products as part of its MULTI 5.0 release: source code analyzer, distributed project builder, and a high speed target system prototyping and simulation tool. These new products further extend MULTI's ability to improve developer efficiency and the quality of the resulting software. 
Miniature DAB / FM radio module from FrontierFrontier Silicon has announced the Naples FS2011, said to be the industry's first miniature, highly advanced and integrated standalone dual-band DAB / FM radio module for handheld battery powered products. The compact, low-cost, low-power, high performance unit is available now and is also incorporated in two new portable DAB/FM radios from leading manufacturers Bush and Ministry of Sound. Low-cost embedded System On ModuleStrategic Test has extended its range of PXA270 SOMs with the release of the low-cost TRITON-270. Priced at 112 Euros, the module includes a 312 MHz PXA270 processor, 32 MB SDRAM, 32 MB NOR Flash and a 200-pin SODIMM connector. 
Entry level Linux development platform for XScale CPUArcom has released a new entry level embedded Linux Development Kit to support its ultra low power PXA255 XScale based single board computers. The 400MHz VIPER and 200MHz VIPER-Lite are small footprint SBCs powered by the PXA255 ARM compatible RISC processor. 
Portable low-cost emulator for 8-bit microsToshiba has expanded its family of embedded systems tools with the launch of a low-cost and compact 'all-in-one' emulator for the development of applications based on the company's low-power TLCS-870/C 8-bit microcontrollers. 
Computer-on-Module runs XP embeddedThe CM-iGLX from Anders Electronics is an updated and performance-enhanced member of Anders Electronics' compact and lightweight x86 Computer-on-Module (CoM), no larger than a credit card. Nearly four times smaller than competing nano-ITX boards, the CM-iGLX offers battery-powered operation yet can smoothly run Windows XP embedded as well as Linux and Windows CE. 
DAB module combines low-cost and long battery lifeFrontier Silicon has announced Venice 5, a low cost DAB module which offers one week's worth of battery life, when typically DAB modules have lasted only one day. Measuring just 52mm x 40mm and based on its recently launched Kino 2 baseband processor, Venice 5 is designed for next generation DAB home audio products such as kitchen and clock radios, CD audio systems and hi-fi tuner systems. 
Green Hills' µ-velOSity supports Analog Devices Blackfin Embedded ProcessorGreen Hills Software has announced that µ-velOSity is now available for Analog Devices' Blackfin processors. With a ROM footprint as small as 2200 bytes, RAM footprint as small as 1000 bytes, and service call times as low as 30 cycles, µ-velOSity is ideal for the convergent applications in which Blackfin excels, including multi-format audio, video, voice and image processing, multi-mode baseband and packet processing, control processing and real-time security. 
Arcom’s Extended Temperature IXP425 PC/104 SBC takes secure embedded communications into hostile environmentsArcom has released an extended temperature range version of their well established VULCAN PC/104 compatible single board computer. The VULCAN is based on the Intel 533MHz low power IXP425 XScale network processor, making it ideal for secure embedded communications systems. The extended temperature range of -40 to +85şC permits deployment into remote unattended installations that can be subject to environmental extremes. 
NEW ICOP 6015H MODULE SHOWS YOU WHAT’S GOING ONThe latest 386-SX module from ICOP Technology UK incorporates LED status indicators for NET activity, NET link and Power in addition to many other features. SysML "standardized" following its adoption by OMGARTiSAN Software Tools, a global leader for UML 2.0 and SysML-based real-time systems and software modelling tools, has warmly welcomed the standardisation of SysML following its adoption by The Object Management Group earlier this month. 
Ultra Low Power SBC for embedded industrial applicationsDesigned specifically for embedded applications using ultra-low power and boasting an overall power consumption of just 4W, the new DSL-800LX from Datasound Laboratories has all the features required from a high performance computer. 
Development Kit allows fast design of embedded Linux devicesArcom's new Development Kit allows faster and easier development of a wide range of embedded devices in a Linux environment. The kit's SBC-GX533 board has a compact Arcom Embedded Linux image installed in its onboard Flash. All onboard hardware features are supported, allowing unrestricted access to their functionality, while all unnecessary software functions have been removed, leaving a compact image of just 13 MB. This can save weeks or even months of development effort compared with configuring a Linux image from scratch. Developers can start work on their project immediately, either by writing their own applications code or by accessing the nearly unlimited range of freely available open source applications. Dual-Core PXI Embedded Controller is Industry FirstNational Instruments has announced what is said to be the industry's first dual-core PXI embedded controller with the 2.0 GHz Intel Core™ Duo processor T2500 for multitasking environments and multithreaded applications. The dual-core PXI controller improves the performance of multithreaded applications up to 100 percent versus single-core PXI controllers with the same processor clock rate. 
Windows XP Embedded SBC-GX533 Development Kit reduces design timeDeveloping Windows XP Embedded applications on the SBC-GX533 single board computer is said to become faster and easier with Arcom's latest Embedded Development Kit. The kit features a fully licensed XP Embedded operating system pre-loaded onto an industrial grade 1 GB CompactFlash card and ready to run on the single board computer, eliminating the need for Windows Embedded Studio. IrDA compliant protocol stack from Proven Software SolutionsProven Software Solutions Ltd, who claim to be the electronics industry's first independent broker for embedded software, has launched an IrDA compliant protocol stack, the IP for which has been developed and supported by MPC Data. Get on the web to overcome the challenges of traditional embedded developmentAn innovative webcast series that highlights Graphical System Design – Innovation from Design to Deployment - is being hosted by National Instruments this month. Proven Software Solutions selects the LDRA tool suite for software reuseProven Software Solutions, an independent broker for embedded software and LDRA, a supplier of automated analysis and testing tools for safety critical software applications, have announced their partnership to help facilitate the reuse of embedded software. "Virtual Platforms" Speeds Software Development for MIPS32 34K Core FamilyVirtio Corporation, well known as the creator of Virtual Platforms for embedded software development, has introduced its latest product offering to support the newly introduced multi-threading MIPS32® 34K™ core family. 
ETX Module with GX533 Processor is a FirstDesigned to provide a fully customised embedded solution with minimal engineering and adaptation costs, the new GX2 ETX module from DSL is a complete processor core which will enable a custom product to be developed and brought to market quickly and easily. 
INTERFACING MADE EASY FOR DESIGNERSProviding multiple connections including a 16-bit x-ISA bus with interfaces for COM, PRN, IDE and GPIO, the new Mity-SoC Module from ICOP Technology (UK) makes application design even easier with the integration of a DM&P 6117D CPU, 2/4MB of onboard DRAM, BIOS and the multi I/O. 
Powerful embedded PC/104 computing for allPriced to make powerful embedded PC/104 computing available to the majority of industrial budgets and requirements, the new VEGA86-6270 from ICOP Technology UK is available with or with a passive thermal management system. 
VORTEX 86 EMBEDDED MODULE FROM ICOPProviding box header connectors for IDE, LCD, FDD, printer, RS232 (5) and USB, plus other connections for VGA, RS485, Ethernet and keyboard/mouse, the new Vortex86 6047-4S from Icop Technology UK covers the majority of industrial embedded requirements. |
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