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Embedded system offers strength & rigidity
Axiomtek has launched the eBOX530-840-FL palm-size embedded system powered by Intel Atom dual core processor E3825 (codename: Bay Trail). The eBOX comes with up to 8GB of DDR3L memory, and one full-size PCI Express Mini Card with mSATA support. Featuring a heavy-duty aluminium extrusion construction, the device offers IP40 anti-dust ingress protection, ensuring a high degree of structural strength.
6U MicroTCA embedded computing system operates under 55dBA
VadaTech has released a 6U MicroTCA embedded computing system platform with quiet fan trays designed to operate at under 55dBA, suitable for office use. The 6U 'cube' chassis platform includes a 40GbE-capable backplane, a 1000W AC power supply, Telco Alarm and a JTAG Switch Module. The backplane has routing for FCLK, and TCLK A-D.
Robust RTOS enables SWaP reductions onboard Black Hawk
Northrop Grumman has selected Wind River VxWorks 653 for its latest helicopter digitisation avionics package, for integration onto the Black Hawk UH-60V. VxWorks 653 is a COTS platform for supporting delivery of safety-critical, Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) applications, providing a DO-178C certifiable, upgradable platform, aligned with the latest government initiatives to reduce programme lifecycle costs.
MCU offered with smart home & lighting solutions
A low power and long range wireless MCU has been released by NXP Semiconductors. Accompanying the JN5169 MCU are smart home and smart lighting solutions, featuring certified ZigBee LightLink, Home Automation, GreenPower software stacks and, the first in the market, an NFC-commissioning option that allows users to connect systems intuitively with just one tap. An on-chip +10dBm power amplifier within JN5169 doubles the connectivity range of NXP&rs...
Digital radio test set expands field applications potential
Cobham AvComm, formerly Aeroflex AvComm business unit, announced today the introduction of the new 8800S Digital Radio Test Set at the International Wireless Communications Expo 2015 in Las Vegas. The portable 8800S features new P25 Phase II test capabilities and 125 W direct power handling.
Switch SoCs target carrier & data centre networks
Expanding the StrataDNX 'Dune' family of switch SoC devices, Broadcom has announced next-gen devices for optical transport, carrier Ethernet, edge and core routers, data centre cloud and enterprise campus market segments. The SoCs have been adopted by top tier equipment makers worldwide and provide a complete solution for the service provider network ranging from dense compact switching and routing platforms to large-scale multi-chassis routers.
Industrial PC combines mobility, performance & robustness
JLT Mobile Computers is now shipping its VERSO+ 10 computer with the Intel Core processor option, providing more computing power in the most compact and robust form factor. Thanks to its powerful processor, the VERSO+ 10 can support a wide range of OSs including Windows 8.1 Industry, Windows 7 Pro and Windows Embedded Standard 7, and is designed for operation in harsh industrial environments.
All-flash SAN arrays are priced at $0.50 per GB
Designed to meet the needs of performance-intensive applications at a reduced cost, the 3600i family of all-flash SAN arrays has been released by StorTrends, a division of American Megatrends. Utilising two different types of SSDs, one designed for write performance and the other for read performance, the all-flash arrays deliver significantly higher performance and extended SSD endurance when compared to competitive flash arrays.
Chalcogenides could hold the key to brain-like computing
Computers that function like the human brain could soon become a reality thanks to research using optical fibres made of chalcogenides, sulphur-based, light-sensitive speciality glasses. The research, published in Advanced Optical Materials, has the potential to allow faster and smarter optical computers capable of learning and evolving.
Revised PMBus standard speeds implementation
The System Management Interface Forum (SMIF) has launched an important new revision to its PMBus standard. The new revision 1.3.1, which supersedes revision 1.3, includes numerous clarifications to streamline and speed implementation.