TECHNOLOGY IN SYSTEMS

Designing the World’s Toughest Computing Systems

Ray Tabladillo & Ben McMillan, Parvus

As customers continue to push the limits of computing system requirements, rugged computer systems will continue to evolve to endure the toughest conditions as long as good engineering practices are implemented and maintained in the process.

Technological developments that reduce complexity while enhancing usability are always a welcome addition to rugged applications, since fewer parts means improved reliability. The needRead More...



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RTEC10 is an index made up of 10 public companies which have revenue that is derived primarily from sales in the embedded sector. The companies are made up of both software and hardware companies being traded on public exchanges.

COMPANY PRICECHANGE
Kontron
7.81
4.577%
Adlink
1.54
2.388%
Advantech
2.32
1.505%
Interphase
1.61
-3.012%
Radisys
9.26
-1.016%
-   Performance Technologies2.100.000%
-   Enea5.630.000%
PLX
3.62
-3.209%
Mercury Computer
11.76
-2.931%
Elma
412.98
-0.476%
HIGH LOW MKT CAP
7.85
7.43
435.04
1.58
1.52
185.11
2.33
2.30
1,198.70
1.70
1.61
11.00
9.41
9.24
223.74
2.102.1023.34
5.635.54101.86
3.74
3.61
134.28
12.17
11.76
279.57
412.98
412.98
94.25
RTEC10 Index: 490.94 (1.11%)
RTEC10 is sponsored by VDC research

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TECHNOLOGY IN CONTEXT

Goldilocks and FPGA Development – a Methodology That’s Just Right

Jeff Millrod, BittWare

Developers of FPGA solutions don’t have to start from scratch nor reinvent wheels. By using a framework they can free up resources to focus on value-added development rather than recreating infrastructure.

Three Keys to Unleashing the Full Horsepower of the FPGA

Ivo Bolsens, Xilinx

Despite their parallelism, power and flexibility, FPGAs still present a challenge to the system developer to bring out their true potential. Developers can take advantage of three increasingly available methods to more fully utilize this powerful technology.

TECHNOLOGY CONNECTED

In-Home Wireless: The Next Frontier for Industrial Engineers

Cees Links, GreenPeak Technologies

The familiar old remote will be undergoing a transformation—from infrared to wireless—that will enable it to be the dashboard for the networked home, enabling access to services and control functions far beyond TVs and DVDs to include lighting, heating, air conditioning and communication with health care providers to name a few.

TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYED

Overcoming Concerns about Wireless PACs and I/O in Industrial Automation

Jean Femia, Opto22

Wireless industrial control networks have many attractions as long as they can assure reliable connections and security. When not, then a wired solution is required. But keeping options open with dual-capability hardware can offer network designers flexibility and peace of mind.

Industrial-Strength Computerized Machine Management

Ian Gilvarry, Intel

With industrial plants dependent on control computers for manufacturing processes as well as for traditional IT, downtime of one system can bring a line to a halt with enormous costs. Remote access, diagnostics and repair can result in significant savings and the elimination of many site visits.

TECHNOLOGY IN SYSTEMS

Lessons in Performance, Ruggedness and Reliability for Commercial Embedded Markets

Nancy Pantone & Keith Taylor, Kontron

Rugged, hot-swappable features required by telecommunications systems are compatible solutions for military and mission-critical commercial applications.

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Digital Medical Devices Fueling a Quiet Revolution in Health Care

Tom Williams, Editor-in-Chief

Digital electronic medical instruments are proliferating widely and rapidly throughout the medical community. Take a look at the supplemental publication coming out with this issue of RTC that will cover this phenomenon—Medical Electronic Device Solutions.

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