Programmable perks: Tallying the benefits of FPGAs

Jennifer Hesse

Leaders in the field of FPGAs share their thoughts on how FPGA technology can simplify and add functionality to embedded designs.

Flexible hardware in software: Enabling customization through concurrent real-time programming

Henk Muller, XMOS

In commercial product development, customized solutions are a significant value add to the end user. Software-based design offers developers the flexibility to differentiate complete solutions at every stage of the development cycle, and the ability to tailor products to the specific demands of a diverse electronics market.

Demanding big-time graphics in little packages

Dan Demers, congatec

Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) equip small form factor embedded devices with big-time graphics capabilities, without costing in the size or power departments.

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Warren Webb
Embedded Linux platform supports open-source tools
Mentor Graphics Corporation: Mentor Embedded Linux
Built with contributions from hundreds of software experts, the Linux operating system has captured the attention of embedded developers worldwide and is available in commercial distributions throughout the embedded market. To help eliminate the requirement to match a specific Linux config...
New C compilers improve code performance
Microchip Technology, Inc.: MPLAB XC Compilers
With each new project, embedded developers are often challenged to enhance software execution speed and reduce overall code size with fewer resources and a shorter schedule. Offering support for all of their PIC microcontrollers and dsPIC Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs), Microchip Techno...
Device server simplifies M2M network connectivity
Lantronix: xPico
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications is a growing trend in embedded design and promises to transform connectivity and remote management across many market segments, including industrial, transportation, health care, utilities, retail, and consumer electronics. Offering designers lower d...
Signal processors target high-performance, portable applications
Texas Instruments, Inc.: C665x DSPs
With the performance and portability requirements of critical applications in markets such as industrial automation, embedded vision, video surveillance, and medical imaging on the rise, embedded designers are looking for low-power, cost-optimized components. With these applications in min...
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  • GAO TEK INC.  (1)
    • A0490002
      This compact industrial panel PC can be used in several industrial or commercial projects such as transportation, factory automation, HMI machine controller, health care, point of sales and other network environments. [...] (+)

      Features:

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    • TRENTON Systems Inc.  (1)
      • Trenton BXT7059
        Trenton's BXT7059 is a dual-processor PICMG 1.3 SHB featuring the Intel Xeon E5-2400 processors developed under the Sandy Bridge-EN micro-architecture. The board supports DDR3-1600 Mini-DIMMs and maximum system memory capacity of up to 96GB. The BXT7059 features SAS and SATA/600 ports, multiple I/O and communication interfaces including PCI Express 3.0. (+)

        Features:

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        • Dual 8, 6 & 4-Core Intel® Xeon® E5-2400 Processors (Sandy Bridge-EN)
        • Delivers outstanding system performance increases
        • Flexible PCI Express 3.0/2.0/1.1 links double I/O card interface speeds
    • X-ES  (7)
      • SFFR
        Small Form Factor Router with Cisco IOS (+)

        Features:

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        • Runs Cisco IOS software
        • Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express (CME) support
        • Cisco Mobile Ready Net, which allows for mobile ad hoc networking and radio aware routing
      • XPedite5205
        Embedded Router with Cisco IOS® on a PMC/XMC Module (+)

        Features:

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        • Runs Cisco IOS software
        • Four integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
        • Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express (CME) support
      • XPedite7450
        The XPedite7450 is an enhanced, Type 6 COM Express™ module based on the 2nd generation Intel® Core™i7 processor or 3rd generation Intel® Core™i7 processor and Intel QM67 chipset. COM Express provides a standards-based form factor to bring PC processing to a wide range of applications. The XPedite7450 is ideal for the high-bandwidth and processing-intensive requirements of today's commercial, industrial, and military applications. The small footprint and standards-based form factor make the XPedite7450 perfect for portable and rugged environments, and is upgradeable. (+)

        Features:

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        • Up to 16 GB of DDR3-1333 ECC SDRAM in two channels
        • 32 MB NOR boot flash
        • Up to 16 GB of NAND flash
      • XCalibur4401
        The XCalibur4401 is a high-performance, 6U CompactPCI, multiprocessing, single board computer that is ideal for ruggedized systems requiring high bandwidth processing and low power consumption. (+)

        Features:

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        • Supports 2nd generation Intel® Coreâ„¢i7 processors and 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processors
        • Dual- or quad-core processor with Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
        • CompactPCI 6U module
      • XPedite7450
        The XPedite7450 is an enhanced, Type 6 COM Express™ module based on the 2nd generation Intel® Core™i7 processor or 3rd generation Intel® Core™i7 processor and Intel QM67 chipset. (+)

        Features:

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        • Supports 2nd generation Intel® Coreâ„¢i7 processors and 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processors
        • Dual- or quad-core processor with Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
        • Standard COM Expressâ„¢ Basic form factor with ruggedization enhancements
      • XPedite6500
        Freescale Quad-Core, P2041 Processor-Based, Air-Cooled, PrPMC/XMC with Four GbE Ports (+)

        Features:

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        • Freescale P2041 processor with four PowerPC e500mc cores at up to 1.5 GHz (alternate processor P2040)
        • Air-cooled
        • Up to 8 GB of DDR3-1333 ECC SDRAM
      • XPort3301
        Conduction- or Air-Cooled XMC with Dual 10GBASE-T 10 Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces (+)

        Features:

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        • Utilizes the Intel® X540 Dual 10GbE controller
        • x8 PCI Express 2.0 VITA 42.3 P15 interface
        • Front panel or rear I/O
    • ASSET InterTech  (2)
      • ScanWorks PCIe test controllers
        Two new controller kits for the ScanWorks® platform for embedded instruments from ASSET® InterTech (www.asset-intertech.com) can accelerate test throughput by plugging into the high-speed PCI Express® (PCIe) bus in the personal computer where ScanWorks is running. ASSET is the leading supplier of tools for embedded instrumentation. (+)

        Features:

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        • ScanWorks platform for embedded instruments
        • PCI Express bus controllers for ScanWorks
        • Plugs into high-speed PCI Express bus in host PC
      • ScanWorks Board Bring-Up
        With new tools for the ASSET® ScanWorks® platform for embedded instruments, design engineers can for the first time structurally verify, functionally test, analyze performance margins and debug boards based on the Intel® microarchitecture codenamed Haswell within one unified software environment. (+)

        Features:

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        • Prototype bring-up for Intel Haswell based designs
        • First tool for Intel Haswell prototype bring-up
        • Structurally verify, functionally test, analyze performance margins and debug boards
    • ADL Embedded Solutions Inc.  (2)
      • ADLSST
        The ADLSST System Sensor Technology utility brings to the Linux environment the same type of CPU health monitor functions that have previously been readily available only in the Windows environment.ADLSST is a critical tool for designers and engineers that allows monitoring of all key CPU voltages and temperatures which are key to optimizing performance, while staying within the allowed CPU operating parameters. For customers doing their own thermal solution installation, a heatsink verification function is included to test for proper heatsink installation (+)

        Features:

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        • Linux-Based, Command Line Health Monitor Utility
        • Output Board Data Including Serial Number, BIOS Version, PIC Firmware, etc.
        • Output DTS CPU Temperature Data
      • ADLCOM-ISOL
        ADL Embedded Solutions Inc., a leading provider of embedded solutions including full turn-key embedded systems, industrial single board computers (SBCs), peripherals, and accessories, today has announced its ADLCOM-ISOL in-line isolated transceiver. The ADLCOM-ISOL is available in two models (RS232 and RS485) and is targeted at industrial communication links in electrically noisy or unstable environments. (+)

        Features:

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        • In-line RS232 to Isolated RS232 or RS232 to Isolated RS485 Transceiver
        • 1kV DC Isolation for 1 second; 500V AC/ 60Hz Isolation for 1 minute
        • Supports Data Rates up to 250Kbps in Isolated RS232 and Isolated RS485
    • Advanced Micro Peripherals, Ltd.  (1)
      • nanoVTV - Intelligent VGA-to-NTSC/RS170
        The nanoVTV is a scan converter board that accepts non-interlaced VGA signals at up to 2048x1536 resolution from a PC or Macintosh computer for conversion to broadcast-quality NTSC/RS170 signals. (+)

        Features:

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        • Converts Computer VGA to NTSC/RS170
        • Broadcast TV Quality
        • Supports up to 2048x1526 VGA resolution
    • WinSystems, Inc.  (3)
      • PC/104-Plus Dual Channel Gigabit Ethernet
        WinSystems, a supplier of PC/104 Single Board Computers (SBCs) and I/O modules, today announced a two channel, Gigabit Ethernet LAN module designed to offer flexible, high-performance networking connectivity for industrial embedded applications. (+)

        Features:

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        • Two Gigabit Ethernet channels on a PC/104-Plus card
        • IEEE 802.3 support for 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 10BASE-T applications
        • utomatic switching from 1Gbps to 100 or 10 Mbps and full- and half-duplex operation
      • Opto-Isolated Digital I/O
        WinSystems'two new optically isolated signal conditioning and termination boards are designed for applications requiring signal isolation between a computer and its monitoring points. Isolation creates a barrier which will eliminate common mode voltage and also prevents ground loops on digital signals plus provides safety for industrial applications. (+)

        Features:

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        • Small form factor industrial I/O termination boards
        • 24 optically isolated output board;, each output is an Open-Collector Darlington driver
        • 24 optically isolated and debounced input board; input voltage from 5 to 30 volts AC or DC
      • PCM-DC-ATX
        WinSystems’ PCM-DC-ATX is a PC/104-Plus module that produces five regulated DC voltages from a common DC input. It features a very wide voltage input range input from 10 to 50 volts. This allows the unit to operate with 12, 24, or 48 volt battery operated or distributed DC power systems. (+)

        Features:

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        • PC/104-Plus ATX DC/DC power supply
        • Wide input range: 10V to 50V DC
        • Voltage output: +5V @10A, +3.3V @10A, +12V @ 3A, -12V @500 mA, and +5VSB @2A
    • iC-Haus Corporation (USA)  (1)
      • iC-LO
        Integrated Laser/LED-optical position sensing system for measuring and classifying distances via switching output. Besides the iC-LO, all that is needed to create a triangulation measurement setup are a transmitting LED and a low-cost microcontroller. Thanks to the high integration of the functions, which includes the photodiodes, LED driver, microcontroller interface, signal conditioning circuitry, and signal filter unit, the overall system is extremely small (+)

        Features:

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        • One-chip triangulation IC
        • ambient light suppression of 100kLux
        • measurement rates of up to 13.9 kHz
    • AIM-USA  (2)
      • APE1553-1/2/4
        MIL-STD-1553 Test & Simulation Module for PCI Express with 1, 2 or 4 Dual Redundant Channels plus 8 Programmable Discrete Input/Output Channels. (+)

        Features:

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        • Concurrent BC, MRT (31) & Chronological Monitor
        • Full Error Injection/ Detection (AS4112)
        • Complex Triggering, Data Capture/ Filtering, 100% Bus Recording
      • APE-FC-2
        Two port ultra high performance PCIe Bus module with full function test simulation, monitoring and analyzer functions for Fibre Channel networks. (+)

        Features:

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        • Supported Topologies: Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric, Arbitrated Loop
        • Chronological Receive Mode or TAP-Monitoring
        • Generic Traffic Simulation (based on Sequence or Frame List) or Message Simulation (FC-AE-ASM, FC-AE-1553, FC-AV & AS5653)
    • GoldKey Security Corporation  (1)
      • GoldKey Token with Built-in Flash
        GoldKey’s security tokens allow shared access to encrypted files and secure login to online resources. The new GoldKeys provide hardware-encrypted secure flash along with a built-in Smart Card and GoldKey’s enhanced two-factor authentication technology all in a tiny form factor that measures nearly an inch long. (+)

        Features:

        • Hardware-encrypted secure flash
        • GoldKey’s remote management features, which allow enterprises to register tokens and change encryption user groups used to access local encrypted files and cloud storage
        • GoldKey’s enhanced two-factor authentication technology
    • GE Intelligent Platforms, Inc.  (1)
      • XCR15
        The XCR15 6U CompactPCI Rugged Single Board Computer (SBC) from GE Intelligent Platforms features the high performance, highly integrated 3rd Generation Core i7 processor platform from Intel. (+)

        Features:

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        • 6U CompactPCI (CPCI) SBC
        • Intel 3rd Generation Core i7 quad core processor
        • Mobile Intel Express Chipset
    • XILINX, Inc.  (4)
      • Vivado Design Suite
        Vivado Design Suite provides a highly integrated design environment with a completely new generation of system-to-IC level tools, all built on the backbone of a shared scalable data model and a common debug environment. (+)

        Features:

        • Vivado Design Edition – Simplifies design integration and implementation
        • Vivado System Edition – Accelerates design implementation directly from MATLAB™, Simulink™, C, C++ and System C specifications into the FPGA [...]
      • Kintex-7 FPGA KC705 Evaluation Kit
        The Kintex-7 FPGA KC705 Evaluation Kit provides a flexible framework for designing higher-level systems that require DDR3, Gigabit Ethernet, PCI Express, and other serial connectivity. Integrated industry-standard FMC connectors – which support many existing cards – simplify scaling and customization and speed start up. (+)

        Features:

        • C705 base board with the Kintex-7 XC7K325T-FF900-2 FPGA
        • Full-seat ISE® Design Suite Logic Edition, device-locked for the XC7K325T-FF900-2 FPGA
        • Reference and example designs and demonstrations
      • Avnet Kintex-7 FPGA DSP Kit with High-Speed Analog
        The Kintex™-7 FPGA DSP Kit includes development boards, I/O daughter cards, design tools, and reference designs, and gives designers the industry’s largest portfolio of DSP, video, and floating-point IP blocks. (+)

        Features:

        • Hardware and documentation: KC705 base board with the Kintex-7 XC7K325T-FF900-2 FPGA; 4DSP FMC150 high-speed ADC/DAC FMC module; USB, Ethernet, and MMCX RF coax cables; universal power supply; Downloadable schematics, BOM, and design files; Documentation, including Getting Started Guide
        • Software and IP: Full-seat ISE® Design Suite Logic Edition, device-locked for the XC7K325T-FF900-2 FPGA; CoreGen IP; MathWorks® evaluation software (MATLAB and Simulink); Targeted reference designs and tutorials; Getting Started Reference Design; High-performance DSP reference design [...]
      • Virtex-7 FPGA VC707 Evaluation Kit
        Base design kits for 28 nm Kintex-7 and Virtex-7 FPGAs built on PCI Express PCBs (+)

        Features:

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        • Include cables and a power supply, FMC connectors, and a copy of Xilinx’s ISE Design Suite and MathWorks evaluation software for MATLAB and Simulink
        • Kintex-7 KC705 board is based on the XC7K325T FPGA, a 360,080 logic cell device
        • Avnet has added to this base kit with a set of features targeting developers of DSP applications, including a high-speed ADC/DAC FMC Module
    • SANBlaze Technology, Inc.  (1)
      • Mobile Compute Platform
        Mobile Compute Platforms are designed for Tented field and Mounted deployments. Tented Field deployments are integrated into rugged transit containers to meet stringent shock and vibration requirements. Common applications include: Command, control and mission logistics as well as communications and messaging. AdvancedTCA is well suited for Ship, Air, and vehicle mounted implementations that may have: physical /accessibility restrictions, data pre-load requirements and where low power provides strategic and cost advantages. (+)

        Features:

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        • Payload Blades: multi-core true 64-bit SMP, up to 96GB
        • Storage Blades: 6TB per slot, RAID 01,5,6
        • Switch Blades: multiport, 10Gb
    • Electro Standards  (1)
      • Model 7301
        Model 7301 DB9 Switch has HD26 Contact Closure and RS232 Serial Remotes to share 8 devices or networks from one computer/network with pushbuttons for local control. (+)

        Features:

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        • Allows access to 8 networks from one computer or workstation
        • Switches all 9 pins of DB9 interface
        • Local control via front-panel pushbutton
    • NORCO Intelligent Technology CO., LTD  (1)
      • MITX-6922
        Intel 2nd/3rd Core Powered Mini ITX Motherboard, Sandy Bridge/Ivy Bridge i7/i5/i3 CPU and Intel QM67/QM77 based (+)

        Features:

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        • Intel QM67/QM77 chipset based , onboard Intel 2nd & 3rd GEN i7/i5/i3 Processo
        • 2x DDR3 1066/1333/1600MHz SO-DIMM, up to 8GB
        • Provide 4x SATAII, SATA1/2(SATA3.0); SATA3/4(SATA2.0), hot-swap, RAID 0/1/5
    • Evatronix  (1)
      • PANTA DP20
        Evatronix SA has announced the release of the first member of its PANTA high performance display controller core family. Developed using ARM technology the PANTA DP20 is targeted specifically at high-end mobile/portable products, like smartphones and tablet PCs, with ultra-low power consumption that does not sacrifice processing performance. The PANTA DP20 off-loads the general purpose central processing units (CPUs) from power-consuming video processing tasks, like composition of up to 3 graphics or video layers, YUV to RGB conversion, alpha-blending and gamma correction. (+)

        Features:

        • Supports latest AMBA® AXI4â„¢ system bus protocol
        • Supports ARM® TrustZone® technology
        • Supports a variety of display standards
    • Tumbler Technologies  (1)
      • TMW7 Power Supply
        TRUMPower features its new 5-6 watts TMW7-5 medical grade AC power adapter, which comes with a built-in standard type A USB socket or an output cable with a mini USB-B connector. In addition to the standard black color, the power adapters are now available in white color.The TMW7-5 is a class II power adapter featuring 90-264 VAC universal input and 5V DC output in fixed or interchangeable AC plug configurations. There are 4 different types of wall plugs to meet worldwide requirements: US, EU, UK, and Australia. (+)

        Features:

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        • 5-6 watts TMW7-5 medical grade AC power adapter, which comes with a built-in standard type A USB socket or an output cable with a mini USB-B connector
        • The TMW7-5 is a class II power adapter featuring 90-264 VAC universal input and 5V DC output in fixed or interchangeable AC plug configurations. There are 4 different types of wall plugs to meet worldwide requirements: US, EU, UK, and Australia.
        • 6 watts of continuous output power, with standard 5V/1A or optional 5V/1.2A output. The USB socket on the case type is standard on this model and an output cable with a USB, mini USB, barrel or other type of connector can be ordered. It has a typical efficiency of 75% at full load with a standby power consumption less than 0.3W that meets CEC level V and ErP Step 2 standards.
    • BCM Advanced Research  (1)
      • BC67Q
        Intel® Q67 Socket H1 LGA1155 ATX Motherboard supports Intel® Core i7, i5, i3 Processors, up to 64 GB DDR3 System Memory (+)

        Features:

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        • Intel® Socket H2 LGA1155 supports Intel® 2nd generation Core i7 / i5 / i3 processors up to 95W TDP
        • Integrated Intel® HD Graphics
        • up to 64 GB DDR3 SDRAM System Memory
    • Highland Technology, Inc.  (1)
      • V545
        The V545 is a generalized- DSP-based sinewave processor intended for both simulation and acquisition of LVDTs, RVDTs, synchros, and resolvers. 24 generalized, isolated channels are provided. Each channel can be a signal source or a measurement input. Users can program any desired relationship between input and output channels, allowing simulation and measurement of a wide range of inductive transducers, using internal or external excitation. (+)

        Features:

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        • 24 transformer-isolated AC sinewave generator/acquisition channels
        • Generalized ADC-DAC-DSP architecture
        • LVDT acquisition, with internal or external excitation
    • Data Translation, Inc.  (1)
      • Fulcrum Series
        Data Translation’s Fulcrum is a series of USB Data Acquisition modules with an embedded DSP for high accuracy sound and vibration testing and fast control loop applications. (+)

        Features:

        • Noise rejection to better than 110dB plus floating point programmability
        • Up to eight 24-bit Sigma-Delta A/Ds at 100kHz/channel
        • Two 24-bit D/As
    • Vector Blox  (1)
      • MXP-N Scalable Vector Processor
        VectorBlox MXP-N Scalable Vector Processor (+)

        Features:

        • Ideal for image, video, audio, and signal processing.
        • Adds over 100 new vector instructions to Altera's Nios II CPU.
        • Executes integer SIMD operations over variable-length vectors.
    • Bayer DSP  (1)
      • XynergyXS
        XynergyXS is a compact, flexible and powerful embedded module based on a Spartan-6 FPGA (LX9 or LX45) combined with an STM32 ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller (168 MHz, 1MB Flash, 192kB RAM). (+)

        Features:

        • Power consumption: max. 3 Watts @ 3.3V (alternate VIO for the FPGA: 2.5V (Bank 0 & 2))
        • Micro-Controller: STM32F417 in BGA176
        • FPGA: Spartan-6 (XC6SLX9) in BGA324, LX45 optional
    • Microsemi  (1)
      • System Management for High Availability
        Microsemi now offers a suite of system and power management design tools for high availability wired and wireless communications infrastructure equipment, which includes the Mixed Signal Power Manager (MPM) 4.0 reference design with support for mixed analog and digital point-of-loads (POLs), PMBus™-based communication, and managing up to 64 power rails (+)

        Features:

        • Supports up to 64 channels
        • Both analog and digital POL supported
        • PMBus support for digital POL
    • Enclustra GmbH  (2)
      • FPGA Manager FX3
        Enclustra’s FPGA Manager FX3 solution allows for easy and efficient data transfer between a host and an FPGA over a USB 3.0 interface. (+)

        Features:

        • Streaming data transfer between FPGA and host
        • Over 300 MB/sec data transfer rate
        • Memory-mapped access to FPGA AXI bus
      • Mars ZX3
        The Mars ZX3 embedded processing module combines Xilinx’s Zynq-7000 Embedded Processing Platform (EPP) device with fast DDR3 SDRAM, NAND flash, quad SPI flash, a Gigabit Ethernet and a USB 2.0 OTG interface, forming a complete and powerful embedded processing system. (+)

        Features:

        • Xilinx ZYNQ Z-7000 Embedded Processing Platform
        • Dual Core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU at up to 800 MHz
        • Artix-7 FPGA fabric with up to 85k logic cells
    • RF Engines Limited  (2)
      • High Performance Signal Processing IP Cores
        RFEL delivers high-performance signal processing solutions for FPGAs, ranging from FPGA IP Cores, Consultancy and SoC Design Services to full Product Development targeting the homeland security, defense, communications and instrumentation markets. (+)

        Features:

        • Continuous real time processing of complex data over 52GS/s
        • Lengths to 128K-points
        • Complex processing parallelism adjustable between 4 and 256
      • High Performance Signal Processing Design Services
        RFEL delivers high performance signal processing solutions for FPGAs targeting the homeland security, defense, communications and instrumentation markets. (+)

        Features:

        • FPGA Consultancy: Technical Consultations; Modeling & Simulation; IP Patent Expert Witness; FPGA Design Evaluations
        • FPGA Firmware Development: Signal/Data Processing; Video Processing; Control; DO-254 Compliance on Request
        • ADC and FPGA Board Design: Rapid Prototyping (12 weeks); Circuit Design and Layout; Full PCB Production; including Firmware, Software API, Test and Documentation; Full Compliance Service on Request
    • VIA Technologies, Inc.  (11)
      • VIA EPIA-P900
        Pico-ITX Eden X2 Board with Full HD Video Support, SATA, GigaLAN, USB, and VGA/HDMI/LVDS (+)

        Features:

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        • Compact 10cm x 7.2cm Pico-ITX form factor
        • High-performance 64-bit VIA Eden X2 dual core processor
        • Latest VIA VX900H media system processor, flawless HD video performance up to 1080p
      • VIA EPIA-N910
        Mini-ITX QuadCore E/Nano X2 E/Edenâ„¢ X2 Board with Full HD Video Support, SATA, GigaLAN, USB, VGA, HDMI, LVDS & PCIe (+)

        Features:

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        • Active and passive cooling configurations
        • Hardware acceleration for MPEG-2, WMV9, VC-1 and H.264 video
        • Support for up to 8GB of DDR3
      • VIA EPIA-M900
        Mini-ITX QuadCore E/Nano X2 E Board with Full HD Video Support, SATA, GigaLAN, COM, USB, VGA, HDMI, LVDS & PCIe (+)

        Features:

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        • High-performance 64-bit VIA QuadCore E-Series or VIA Nano X2 E-Series dual core processor
        • Hardware acceleration for VC1, H.264 and WMV9 HD video
        • On board HDMI and VGA ports, plus dual channel 24-bit LVDS
      • VIA EPIA-M860
        Mini-ITX Nano E Board with Full HD Video Support, SATA, GigaLAN, COM, USB, VGA, HDMI, PCIe & Mini PCIe (+)

        Features:

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        • Integrated VIA Nano E-Series 1.2GHz processor
        • First VIA EPIA board supporting POSReady 7
        • WLAN support through both USB module and Mini PCIe module
      • VIA EITX-3002
        Em-ITX Eden X2/Nano X2 E Board with VGA,HDMI, LVDS, COM, GigaLAN, USB 2.0, USB 3.0 and Built-in DC Power (+)

        Features:

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        • Low profile design, fanless and ultra low power consumption
        • Hardware acceleration for MPEG-2, WMV9, VC1, and H.264 codecs
        • Versatile display configuration inc. VGA, HDMI and LVDS multi-display
      • VIA AMOS-5002
        Fanless, Compact Embedded System by EITX-3002 Em-ITX board (+)

        Features:

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        • Modularized design with compact dimensions: 250.2(W) x 41(H) x 123.5mm(D)
        • Fanless operation from -20°C up to 55°C
        • Shock resistant up to 50G with vibration resistant design to ensure extended reliability
      • VIA AMOS-5000
        Fanless, Compact Embedded Chassis for EITX-3000 Em-ITX Board (+)

        Features:

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        • Fanless operation from -20°C up to 55°C
        • Easy, quick installation and maintenance with only five parts
        • Shock resistant up to 50G with vibration resistant design to ensure extended reliability
      • VIA ART-3000
        Compact Fanless Embedded System with VIA Nano E CPU, 2 Gigabit LAN, 2 LVDS, 4 COM, DC-in 7~36V (+)

        Features:

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        • Fanless operation in sealed construction
        • Built-in VIA Nano E processor with 1MB L2 Cache and low power consumption
        • Dual-sided multiple I/O connectors for easy access
      • VIA QSM-8Q90
        QSeven Module with Nano E, LVDS, USB, GigaLAN, SATA & PCIe (+)

        Features:

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        • 70mm x 70 mm QSeven form factor
        • VIA 64-bit 1.0GHz Nano E-Series processor
        • 1 GB onboard DDR3 800MHz system memory
      • VIA COMe-8X90
        COM Express Module, Type 6, Basic Form Factor with Nano X2 E/Nano E, VGA, HDMI, LVDS, Display Port, USB, GigaLAN (+)

        Features:

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        • VIA 64-bit Nanoâ„¢ X2 E-Series processor
        • Supports two DDR3 SODIMM sockets, up to 8GB memory size
        • Integrated VIA Chrome9 HD DX9 3D/2D graphics with VC1, MPEG-2, WMV9 and H.264 decoding acceleration
      • VIA COMe-8X92
        COM Express Module, Type 6, Compact Form Factor with QuadCore E/Nano X2 E CPU, LVDS, USB 3.0, HDMI, SATA, GigaLAN, PCIe & DP (+)

        Features:

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        • VIA 64-bit Nano X2 E-Series processor
        • Supports one DDR3 SODIMM socket, up to 4GB memory size
        • Integrated VIA Chrome9 HD DX9 3D/2D graphics with VC1, MPEG-2, WMV9 and H.264 decoding acceleration
    • Servo2Go.com  (1)
      • DZRALTE
        The DZRALTE Series are digital servo drives that control brushed & brushless servomotors in a compact form factor which make them ideal for embedded applications. These fully digital drives operate in torque, velocity, or position mode and employ Space Vector Modulation (SVM) which results in higher bus voltage utilization and reduced heat dissipation compared to traditional PWM drives. (+)

        Features:

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        • Size Range: 10-175 VDC Input, 6A cont.(60A peak) @ 10-175 VDC Output Models
        • Full tuning control of all three servo loops: Position, Velocity and Torque
        • Real-time oscilloscope with up to 8 channels to ensure that tuning achieves the highest performance
    • GridIron Systems  (1)
      • OneAppliance
        SSD-based appliances for accelerating Big Data analytics (+)

        Features:

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        • Extreme IOPS
        • Extreme bandwidth
        • High capacity [...]
    • Connect Tech, Inc. (CTI)  (2)
      • FreeForm/PCI-104 FPGA with High Speed Digital I/O
        FreeForm/PCI-104 is a reconfigurable FPGA development board with high speed digital I/O that combines a user programmable FPGA with a 32-Bit, 33MHz PCI-104 interface (+)

        Features:

        • Designed using Xilinx‘s multi-platform Virtex-5 FPGA
        • 8MB Flash for embedded code storage
        • 128MB DDR2-400 memory
      • FreeForm/Express S6 Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA
        Connect Tech’s FreeForm/Express S6 is a reconfigurable computing platform that is based on the Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA featuring integrated PCI Express® blocks, advanced memory support, and 3.125 Gbps low-power transceivers. (+)

        Features:

        • Spartan-6 LX45T FPGA
        • PCIe x1 form factor
        • 128MB DDR3 Memory
    • Pixus Technologies  (1)
      • 6U ATCA SlotSaver, AC
        Pixus Technologies, a supplier of backplane, enclosure, and embedded component solutions, has introduced a new 6U AdvancedTCA (ATCA) SlotSaver Shelf that gains 2 slots of payload card usage, along with AC power. The density, full redundancy, and versatile power configuration is well suited for telecom, military/aerospace, and high-end networking/computing applications. (+)

        Features:

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        • Combined switch/shelf manager saves 2 node slots
        • 50% more computing density
        • Simultaneous AC/DC power
    • ProTek Devices  (1)
      • SM3KWxxA & SM5KWxxA
        The SM3KWxxAâ„¢ and the SM5KWxxA series of modules are surface mount technology (SMT) TVS diodes in a low profile two lead DFN package. The modules are high-powered components designed to protect equipment and systems from the damaging effects of high voltage spikes.The SM3KWxxA features a DFN package size of 6.5x5.5x1.2mm and the SM5KWxxA series of modules feature a DFN package size of 7.7x6.6x1.2mm. (+)

        Features:

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        • The 24 Volt SM3KWxxA's DFN-2-3KW, in a plastic case package configuration, provides a lower profile at a reduced cost.
        • The SM5KWxxA series features three modules with varying voltage. The SM5KW10A is 10 Volts; the SM5KW33A is 33 Volts; and the SM5KW36A is 36 Volts.
        • The SM3KWxxA 3,000 Watts of peak pulse power dissipation for a 10/1000 waveform.
    • North Tree Associates  (2)
      • Saleae Logic Analyzer
        24MHz Speed / 8 Channels / Able to save as many as 10B samples / Voltage range -.5 to 5.25V / Overvoltage protection / 2 year warranty / Come complete - An ultra-flexible 22AWG 64/40 wire harness, 9 high-quality micro-hook probes, a USB cable (2 meter mini-B to A), and a nice carrying case. Download the latest software from the Saleae site. (+)

        Features:

        • 25MHz Speed
        • 8 Channels
        • Voltage range of -.5V to 5.25V
      • Saleae Logic16 Logic Analyzer
        The Saleae Logic16 Logic Analyzer lets you connect up to 16 of your most troublesome signals. It has a flexible sample rate, 16 channels, enhanced hardware-side buffer, can save as many as 10B samples, 1.8V to 5V, comes complete with a 2 year warranty. (+)

        Features:

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        • Flexible Sampling Rate from 12.5MHz to 100MHz
        • Able to save up to 10B samples
        • Works between the range of 1.8V to 5V
    • Yamaichi Electronics USA, Inc.  (2)
      • YFLEX (HF Series)
        Yamaichi Electronics' new version of the YFLEX cable has extraordinary low signal loss chrematistics which is only -0.67dB/inch at 15GHz, and suitable to be used in advanced high bandwidth application with board to board connection or jumper cable usage.YFLEX uses Crystal Polyimide (LCP) as its base material. LCP provides low dielectric dissipation factor and dielectric constant, and also provides stable dimensions under humid environment; these features allow YFLEX products to provide low signal loss and stable impedance performance at high frequency range. (+)

        Features:

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        • Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) on base material.
        • Low dissipation factor at high frequency.
        • Gbps data transmission level.
      • CA009 (CFP)
        The CFP connector product family CA009 series is compliant with the CFP MSA specification. The CA009 series is currently in mass-production, fully supporting the current generation of 10Gbps x 10 channels and 148pins CFP requirements. Yamaichi is working with CFP MSA to develop connectors for the next generation of optical transceivers called CFP2 and CFP4. These modules have smaller outline dimensions and pin counts than the current CFP, while the required signal speed is bumped up to 28Gbps per lane. (+)

        Features:

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        • Riding heat-sink ensures efficient thermal dissipation.
        • Gasket installed host connector cover and bracket to ensure EMI shielding performance.
        • Application module: All CFP MSA compliant optical modules with 10Gbps x 10 channels and 148pins CFP requirements.
    • LogicPD  (1)
      • DM3730 Torpedo + Wireless System-On-Module
        Small form factor, low-power System-On-Module (SOM) with built-in wireless capabilities. (+)

        Features:

        • Based on the Texas Instruments DaVinci DM3730 digital video processor and WiLink 7.0 connectivity products
        • Less than 1 square inch in size
        • Speeds up to 1 GHz
    • Kontron  (1)
      • COMe-cOH#
        High-performance graphics, parallel processing and reduced power consumption for SFF applications with COM Express® pin-out type 2. (+)

        Features:

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        • Available with the 1.2 GHz AMD T44R single-core APU with 512 kb cache and AMD Radeon HD6250 GPU (Kontron COMe-cOH2 T44R), or the 1.65 GHz dual-core variant AMD T56N APU with AMD Radeon HD6310 graphics core and 2 x 512 kb cache (COMe-cOH2 T56N).
        • Can host 8 GByte of DDR3 RAM via two memory sockets.
        • Compliant with the new COM Express® specification COM.0 rev. 2.0, they implement PCI 2.3, 32 bit / 33 MHz plus six Gen 2.0 PCI Express lanes.
    • Taoglas  (1)
      • AA.161 Dominator
        The AA.161 Dominator is a magnetic mount GPS-GLONASS IP67, external antenna incorporating a 35mm ceramic patch. It is a wide-band active patch antenna product with a large integral ground that delivers a gain up to 35dB. (+)

        Features:

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        • GPS/GLONASS enabled
        • magnetic mount
        • external antenna
    • Algotronix Ltd.  (1)
      • MACsec IP cores
        Algotronix is shipping MACsec cores that are used to secure data on Ethernet links at up to 10 Gbps. The Media Access Control Security (MACsec) products comply with the requirements of IEEE 802.1AE. They are available as intellectual property cores for FPGAs or SoC technology to cover the needs of gigabit Ethernet for 1 GbE and 10 GbE throughputs. The architectural design allows 10 Gbps to be achieved in readily available 40-nm or 28-nm FPGAs, while the 1G data rate product can use lower cost families. (+)

        Features:

        • Secures Ethernet links at up to 10 gigabit
        • Complete MACsec solution for FPGA or SoC implementation
        • Complies with IEEE 802.1AE specification
    • Mentor Graphics Corporation  (0)
      • Microchip Technology, Inc.  (1)
        • MPLAB XC Compilers
          Microchip Technology is delivering three new C compiler options that improve code execution speed by about 30 percent and reduce code size by roughly 35 percent. (+)

          Features:

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          • Offering support for all of their PIC microcontrollers and dsPIC Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs)
          • Improve code execution speed by about 30 percent
          • Reduce code size by roughly 35 percent
      • Logic Supply  (1)
        • Nuvo-1300AF
          Logic Supply Introduces an Extended Temperature Core i5/i7 Fanless System with Power over Ethernet (PoE) (+)

          Features:

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          • Four Power over Ethernet ports (15.4 W)
          • Four RS-232 COM ports
          • eSATA
      • Lantronix  (1)
        • xPico
          Touted as one of the smallest embedded device servers avail-able today, xPico can be used in designs typically intended for chip solutions. (+)

          Features:

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          • No need for software development
          • 24 mm x 16.5 mm chip-sized footprint
          • Complete with a device server application that includes a full IP stack and Web server
      • Texas Instruments, Inc.  (1)
        • C665x DSPs
          Texas Instruments' (TI) three devices based on its KeyStone multicore architecture utilizing the TMS320C66x DSP. (+)

          Features:

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          • Three pin-compatible versions for developers migrating from single core to multicore
          • C6657 features two 1.25 GHz DSP cores, delivering up to 80 GMACs and 40 GFLOPs
          • C6655 single-core processor delivers up to 40 GMACs and 20 GFLOPS
      • Energy Micro  (1)
        • VFBGA48 Tiny Gecko MCUs
          Extending its EFM32 Gecko range of microcontrollers, Energy Micro added products supplied in thin, fine-pitch BGA48 packaging. (+)

          Features:

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          • Thin, fine-pitch BGA48 packaging
          • Based on the ARM Cortex-M3 processor
          • Require a current of just 150 microamps/MHz when active
      • GrammaTech  (1)
        • CodeSonar Visualization
          GrammaTech's software architecture visualization system capability designed to perform well on millions of lines of code. (+)

          Features:

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          • Integrated with CodeSonar, GrammaTech’s static analysis tool for detecting defects
          • Displays the software’s call graph organized according to the program’s module structure
          • Graph layouts can be changed in real time and present data in tree, map, circuit, cluster, flow, radial, and other layouts
      • Renesas Technology America, Inc.  (1)
        • R8C/3xT-A based Capacitive Touch Evaluation Kit
          The kit is based on Renesas’ R8C/3xT-A MCUs that feature a specialized hardware block called the Touch Sensor Control Unit (SCU). (+)

          Features:

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          • Based on Renesas’ R8C/3xT-A MCUs that feature a special-ized hardware block called the Touch Sensor Control Unit (SCU), which handles touch scanning and processing functions completely independent from the CPU
          • Certified by TÃœV Rheinland, a multinational testing facility, to pass the IEC/EN 61000-4-6 standard, which defines compliance to RF-based conducted noise immunity
          • Designed to pass up to 15 V noise injection level over the full frequency range of 150 KHz to 230 MHz for all keys
      • HABEY USA  (1)
        • BIS-6545
          BIS-6545: HABEY’s Fanless Next Generation Intel® Atom™ with Five Gigabit Ethernet and WiFi/3G capability (+)

          Features:

          • Fanless Thermal Design with aluminum chassis
          • Intel NM10 chipset; Onboard Intel Atom N2800/D2700
          • 2x DDRIII SODIMM 800/1066MHz Slot, upto 4GB
      • PragmaDev  (1)
        • RTDS V4.3
          PragmaDev model driven development tool new version can generate test cases out of the requirements. Real Time Developer Studio offers three levels of modeling and testing: informal, semi-formal, and fully formal. While informal modeling is mainly used for documentation, the most advanced level of modeling allows simulation, prototyping, verification, full code generation, debug on target, and test generation. (+)

          Features:

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          • TTCN-3 generation out of MSC and HMSC
          • Publication marks shows graphically if whole or a part of a diagram has been documented
          • Command line diff
      • Innovative Integration  (1)
        • VPXI-ePC
          3U, 1/2 Rack OpenVPX Windows/Linux/VxWorks Computer with i7 Processor and Five Expansion Slots (+)

          Features:

          • The VPX-COMEX singleboard computer combines an Intel i7 quad-core COM Express CPU module plus precision timing,
          • Multiple, high-performance data planes employing both centralized and mesh topologies interconnect the CPU and all slots, supporting data-movement intensive applications in real-time. [...]
      • Lauterbach, Inc.  (1)
        • Trace 32 Broadcom
          Lauterbach’s TRACE32® is a powerful high end debugging solution which is now available for the Broadcom XLP, XLR and XLS processor families. Full multi-core support and the included awareness for many real-time operating systems such as Linux give you a powerful debugging environment in all stages of software development and debugging – ranging from low level system bringup to high-end applications involving symmetric and asymmetric multiprocessing. (+)

          Features:

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          • Hardware Assisted Debug for Broadcom Processor
          • Code Trace for Broadcom Processor
          • RTOS, OS, Linux Awareness
      • Unex Technology Corporation  (1)
        • DNUR-V72: 802.11n a/b/g wifi USB dongle
          DNUR-V72 is an 802.11n a/b/g wifi MIMO USB dongle designed specifically for connected TVs and Blu-ray players, laptops/desktop PC and peripherals with standard USB 2.0 slot that demand robust link quality and maximum throughput at range. (+)

          Features:

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          • •Windows XP/Vista/7, Linux, and Mac drivers enable new bandwidth intensive applications to market with trouble-free WiFi integration.
          • •Optimized RF architecture and baseband algorithms provide superior performance with low power consumption.
          • •Intelligent MAC design deploys a highly efficient DMA engine and hardware data processing accelerators without overloading the host processor.
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