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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 | PRICE | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|
 Kontron | 7.81 | 4.577%
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| Adlink | 1.54 | 2.388%
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| Advantech | 2.32 | 1.505%
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 Interphase | 1.61 | -3.012%
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| Radisys | 9.26 | -1.016%
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| - Performance Technologies | 2.10 | 0.000% |
| - Enea | 5.63 | 0.000% |
| PLX | 3.62 | -3.209%
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| Mercury Computer | 11.76 | -2.931%
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| Elma | 412.98 | -0.476%
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| 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 |
| 2.10 | 2.10 | 23.34 |
| 5.63 | 5.54 | 101.86 |
3.74 | 3.61 | 134.28 |
12.17 | 11.76 | 279.57 |
412.98 | 412.98 | 94.25 |
Technology In Systems
Rugged, Hot-Swappable and Reliable
Lessons in Performance, Ruggedness and Reliability for Commercial Embedded Markets
Nancy Pantone & Keith Taylor, Kontron
August 2010
Embedded systems are all about performance and reliability; they are expected to handle their assigned tasks efficiently and without fail. Secure network infrastructure applications inRead More...
Rugged, Hot-Swappable and Reliable
Designing the World’s Toughest Computing Systems
Ray Tabladillo & Ben McMillan, Parvus
August 2010
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...
Embedded Java
Java Tackles Multi-Core Complexity
Kelvin Nilsen, Atego Systems
July 2010
As VLSI transistor densities continue to rise, microprocessor vendors are increasingly turning toward multicore architectures as the most effective utilization of availableRead More...
Hypervisors and Operating Systems for Multicore
Look Before You Leap: Hypervisors Present New Design Challenges for Embedded Developers
Yi Zheng, QNX Software Systems
June 2010
Increasingly, hypervisors are being touted as a solution for consolidating multiple systems or applications onto a single piece of hardware. Using a hypervisor offers several potentialRead More...
Hypervisors and Operating Systems for Multicore
Hypervisors Ease the World of Multicore Processors
Robert Day, LynuxWorks
June 2010
In the realm of high-performance embedded 32-and 64-bit devices, it is becoming increasingly difficult to buy a single core processor. This means that systems that have beenRead More...
Hypervisors and Operating Systems for Multicore
Hypervisors Leverage Multicore Processors for Embedded Systems
Kim Hartman, TenAsys Corp.
June 2010
The newest multicore processors contain hardware-assisted virtualization features that enable hypervisors to be constructed in such a way that they can support multiple operatingRead More...
Integrating Touch Screen Technology
Facing the Challenges of Touch Screen Design
by Arild Rødland, Atmel
May 2010
Capacitive touch has become a hot technology for various markets ranging from consumer and white goods to industrial and medical markets. As designers experiment with capacitive touchRead More...
Marrying COMs and Carriers
Designing for Performance and Longevity: COMs With Carrier Boards
by Christine Van De Graaf, Kontron
April 2010
Computer-on-Modules (COMs) are uniquely positioned for scalable, space-constrained designs—particularly those that benefit both economically and competitively from customization thatRead More...
Mechanical Design for Cooling
Thermal Analysis and Heat Sink Design Optimize Cooling of High-Performance Modules
Michael Haskell, Advanced Thermal Solutions
March 2010
A leading provider of embedded computing solutions needed to determine the thermal characteristics of its new packet processor. Such devices often entail complex heat transfer andRead More...
Managing Power in Small Systems
Low-Power in Small Systems Made Simple
Pete Dombrowski and Don Muller, Eurotech
February 2010
Developing a power management plan is a critical step in embedded systems design. Consumers and manufacturers alike value long battery life, and engineers must focus on the same endRead More...
Managing Power in Small Systems
Energy Management in Multicore Designs with Embedded Virtualization
Gernot Heiser, CTO, Open Kernel Labs
February 2010
Energy conservation is increasingly an important requirement in the design of computer systems. In the desktop and server space the main driver is the cost of electricity and airRead More...
Programmable Automation Controllers
Programmable Automation Controllers Bring Together the Best of PLCs and PCs
by David Crump & David Hill, Opto22
January 2010
Implementing a modern industrial application can present a challenging and sometimes daunting mix of requirements. For example, it is well understood that a typical control system mustRead More...
Programmable Automation Controllers
From Energy Visibility to Energy Savings in Commercial and Industrial Buildings
by Malay Thaker, Arch Rock
January 2010
Most of the claims made about the value of energy visibility in realizing energy reductions are based on studies of consumer behavior in residential buildings. Are these claims equallyRead More...