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CompactPCI

A CompactPCI (cPCI) system is a 3U or 6U Eurocard-based industrial computer, where all boards are connected via a passive PCI backplane. The pin assignments of the connectors are documented in standards, published by the organization PICMG US and PICMG Europe.

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CompactPCI Plus from PICMG Advances Future of CompactPCI

Even the most profound technological developments will evolve over time, as market needs and computing demands change. So it’s no surprise that CompactPCI, originally developed in theRead More...

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Latest Xeon Processors on New 6U cPCI Boards

One of the first product ranges to feature the quad core 2.13 GHz Intel Xeon processor L5518 or the dual core 2.0 GHz Intel Xeon processor L5508, is a new family of 6U CompactPCIRead More...

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Small but Mighty: Small Form Factors Gaining Ground

Application-specific technology and expertise are critical to any embedded design. Advantages such as 45nm technology are pervasive and long-term, impacting embedded architecturesRead More...

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Products & Technology

Extreme Rugged Methodology Comes to Mid-Range ETX As part of an initiative to extend its Extreme Rugged product lines, Adlink Technology has announced the first new Ampro byRead More...

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Products & Technology

Radio-via-Ethernet Board for Streaming Audio without a PC A ready-to-go answer for integrating an Internet radio solution that will play streaming audio without the need for aRead More...

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COM Express Module Sports Higher Graphics Performance

COM Express Module Sports Higher Graphics Performance A new high-performance COM Express compact module features the Intel GS45 small form factor (SFF) chipset, which enablesRead More...

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Dual Quad-Core 6U CompactPCI Intel Xeon Processor Blade with Server Class Intel 5100 Memory Controller Hub

Pushing more power into networking systems, a PICMG 2.0-compliant 6U CompactPCI dual-processor blade features up to two Quad-Core Harpertown or Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processors,Read More...

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The Incredible Shrinking Blade Server: New Possibilities beyond the Data Center

While blade servers have grown in popularity as a high-density, cost-efficient and space-saving alternative to rackmount servers in data centers and server farms, newer computingRead More...

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6U cPCI Processor Blade with Optional Extended Temp and Conduction Cooling

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Newest Embedded Technology Used by Industry Leaders

Industrial USB to Four RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 Serial Communication Ports A new serial communication adapter offers users the choice of four field selectable RS-232, RS-422, orRead More...

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CompactPCI Board and Rear Transition Module for RAID Applications

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6U CompactPCI SBC Features the Freescale MPC 8572E

A new 6U CompactPCI board based on the Freescale MPC8572E, scales from commercial to full-blown military (conduction-cooled) applications. Targeting Freescale Semiconductor’s dual-coreRead More...

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Embedded Form Factors Harness Emerging Technologies to Enable Wireless Systems

Wireless connectivity is merging with technological advancements in silicon, signaling, mass storage and software to meet the high-performance, ultra-low-power requirements forRead More...

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New Generation of M-Modules and PMCs Saves Development Time and Money

Industrial embedded applications with small or medium volumes need tailor-made control solutions that can be implemented as much as possible on the basis of standard components. TheRead More...

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One Stop Systems, Bell Microproducts Sign Distribution Agreement

One Stop Systems has entered into an agreement with Bell Microproducts whereby Bell Micro will sell and distribute One Stop Systems’ portfolio of computer modules and systems. This newRead More...

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Multi-Channel Gigabit Ethernet Data Recorder Supports 500MByte/s

Multi-Channel Gigabit Ethernet Data Recorder Supports 500 Mbytes/s  A fixed-featured off-the-shelf multi-channel Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) streaming data recorder system is designedRead More...

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Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet XMC Mezzanine card for CompactPCI, VME or VPX systems

Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet XMC Mezzanine card for CompactPCI, VME or VPX systems A new dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet mezzanine board extends all CompactPCI, VME, VPX, and custom boardsRead More...

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DisplayPort Comes to CompactPCI Embedded Board

DisplayPort Comes to CompactPCI Embedded Board A 3U CompactPCI multicore board with the CP308-MEDIA extension card is one of the first embedded products to feature the newRead More...

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A 6U CompactPCI SBC Uses Core2 Duo

A 6U CompactPCI SBC Uses Core2 Duo  Using a ruggedized, conduction- or air-cooled design, making it suitable for today’s rugged embedded computing applications, a new 6U cPCIRead More...

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6U CompactPCI Boards Sport Latest Core i7 processors

6U CompactPCI Boards Sport Latest Core i7 processors  One of the first embedded product lines to feature the Intel Core i7 processor is the PP 712/08x family of 6U CompactPCIRead More...

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High Performance 6U Single Board Computer Features Intel’s Latest Processor

A 6U CompactPCI single board computer is based on the latest 2.53 GHz Intel Core i7 (Arrandale) processor technology and features up to 8 Gbytes of DDR3 memory. The CT12 from GERead More...

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High-Tech Control and Automation Apps—a Natural for CompactPCI

Embedded design for industrial control and automation markets is characterized today by a great need for flexibility within computing systems. Small, highly integrated rugged systemsRead More...

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3U CompactPCI Board Combines Intel Atom with Onboard FPGA

A 3U CompactPCI (cPCI) single board computer (SBC) now combines low-power Intel Atom XL processors with an onboard FPGA for user-defined functions to offer enhanced embeddedRead More...

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Low Power 3U CompactPCI Blade Supports the Dual-Core Atom D510

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USB and PCI Express: Advanced, Evolving Interconnects for Embedded Systems

USB and PCI Express are two interconnect technologies that have created industry-wide appeal and a strong presence in computer and consumer electronics over the last two decades.Read More...

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3U CompactPCI Board Combines Atom Technology with Onboard FPGA

A 3U CompactPCI single board computer combines low-power Intel Atom XL processors with an onboard FPGA for user-defined functions. The F11S from Men Micro opens up a new range ofRead More...

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FPGA-based 6U SBC Offers Triple Redundancy for Critical Applications

A 6U FPGA-based, triple-redundant CompactPCI (cPCI) single board computer uses a lock-step architecture to keep software development costs low and to make the new board suitableRead More...

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Two or Six Channel 12-bit ADC with Up To 3.2 GSPS per Channel

A new 12-bit ADC supports either two 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) channels at 3.2 GSPS (Gigasamples per second) or six channels at 1.6 GSPS. The Calypso-V5 from Tekmicro isRead More...

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High Bandwidth Gigabit Ethernet Switch Supports Failsafe Operation

A 6U CompactPCI 24-port Gigabit Ethernet switch is designed for challenging applications in telecommunications, industrial and military systems. The NETernity CP921RC-30x from GERead More...

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CompactPCI and PXI Enable Advanced Measurement and Control in Embedded Applications

CompactPCI and PXI have become increasingly popular standards in the industrial and test and measurement spaces. Because of the significant adoption of these standards, a wide varietyRead More...

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CompactPCI Processor Board Brings Core i7 Performance to 6U Systems

A 6U CompactPCI SBC is based on the latest Intel Core i7 mobile processor technology. The CO6002 from Kontron is designed to bring high performance with low power consumption and lowRead More...

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3U CompactPCI IPv4/v6 Gigabit Ethernet Switch with Range of Management Interfaces

With up to 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports, a new fully managed IPv4/v6 switch is a cost-effective, high-performance solution for harsh environments. The new 3U CompactPCI CP3929 switchRead More...

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Extended Temperature, High-Density Serial Communications cPCI Module

An extended temperature and high-density 3U CompactPCI Serial Communications Controller is suitable for applications in transportation, communications, process control and COTS.Read More...

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Single Board Computer Targets Very Low Power Consumption Applications

A rugged 3U CompactPCI single board computer is based on Intel’s latest Atom E6XX processor (codenamed ‘Tunnel Creek’), which integrates both 3D graphics and memory controller. TheRead More...

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3U CompactPCI Building Blocks for Rolling-Stock and Rugged In-Vehicle Applications

A series of new railway-compliant 3U CompactPCI products is targeted to accelerate OEMs’ time-to-market and reduce hardware design-in costs for a host of rolling-stock and ruggedRead More...

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3U CompactPCI SBC with Core i7 and Choice of OS Support

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3U CompactPCI Express Module with Core i7

An air-cooled, 3U CompactPCI Express Single Board Computer (SBC) is based on the Intel Core i7 processor and Intel QM57 chipset. The XPedite7331 from Extreme Engineering Solutions,Read More...

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Hi-Density Isolated CompactPCI Async Serial Communication Modules

Two new isolated asynchronous serial CompactPCI modules are designed for applications in transportation, COTS, communications and process control. The latest additions to TewsRead More...

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3U CompactPCI XMC/PMC Carrier Upgrades vPCI Systems

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xxxx Slave SBC Serves as Ethernet Diagnosis Buffer

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Slave SBC Serves as Ethernet Diagnosis Buffer

A new 3U CompactPCI PowerPC-based slave CPU board serves as an Ethernet diagnosis buffer. The F218 from Men Micro helps to reduce wiring and installation requirements for easierRead More...

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AdvancedMC 6U CPCI SBCs Based on 2nd Generation Intel Core Processors

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3U CompactPCI Enhanced by Second Generation Intel Core processors

A single-slot air-cooled 3U CompactPCI Single Board Computer (SBC) features integrated graphics and memory controller on a single 32 nm process technology. The TP 86x/39x fromRead More...

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CompactPCI Serial SBC Brings Serial Interfaces to Rugged Computing

A new single-board computer is based on the newly ratified PICMG CPCI-S.0 CompactPCI Serial specification that was announced at Embedded World 2011. The G20 from Men Micro uses theRead More...

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3U CompactPCI Serial Unmanaged 4+1-Port Ethernet Switch

A new CompactPCI Serial Ethernet switch extends the offerings of CompactPCI Serial boards for building a complete system based on the new specification. The 3U CompactPCI SerialRead More...

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3U CompactPCI XMC/PMC Carrier Upgrades cPCI Systems

An air-cooled, 3U CompactPCI (cPCI) XMC/PMC carrier card enables the integration of  additional processing or I/O capability into a 3U cPCI system by mounting a PMC, PrPMC, or XMCRead More...

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Modernizing Legacy Modular Systems Design with CompactPCI Serial

Because CompactPCI is one of the most successful modular system standards, it’s no surprise that the standard has been continually adapted to newer specifications as technology andRead More...

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Virtex-6 Signal Processing Board Family Moves to CompactPCI System Designs

  Pentek has announced that its popular Cobalt board family is now available for use in CompactPCI (cPCI) systems. The migration to cPCI gives system designers full access to Pentek’sRead More...

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Ethernet Board Enables High-Speed Long Distance Transfer

A rugged 3U CompactPCI Serial Ethernet Interface board accommodates four fiber optic Ethernet transceiver channels (1000Base-SX) for high-speed connections over extended distancesRead More...

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CompactPCI Serial Challenges VPX as Embedded Shifts to Serial Point-to-Point Architectures

A considerable number of new serial-based standards have been created, which—unfortunately—were optimized for special markets or applications during their initial development. OnlyRead More...

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6U PXI Switch Matrices Target High-Density Needs

Two new high-density 6U PXI matrices provide the highest density single slot solutions available in the 6U PXI format. The 45-541 and 45-542 matrices from Pickering Interfaces areRead More...

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3U CompactPCI PlusIO Compatible Blade with IPMI and TPM support

A new 3U CompactPCI PlusIO compatible processor blade supports high-speed serial point-to-point connections. The cPCI-3970 Series from Adlink is equipped with the latest quad and dualRead More...

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CompactPCI Serial Board Provides Flexible Configuration

A universal CompactPCI Serial peripheral board provides flexible serial communication via an individual mix of UART and fieldbus interfaces and is targeted at mission-criticalRead More...

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First in a Family of Virtex-7 FPGA SDR Modules for UAV, Radar and Communications

The first member of a new high-performance software defined radio module—the Onyx family from Pentek—is a 4-channel, 200 MHz A/D XMC module based on the Xilinx Virtex-7 FPGA family.Read More...

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CompactPCI Serial Multi-Display Controller with AMD Radeon GPU

A new CompactPCI Serial peripheral board offers excellent graphics performance thanks to the AMD Radeon E6760 GPU and is especially suited for multi-display applications. The G214 fromRead More...

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Second Generation Core i7 -Based 6U cPCI Blade with Remote Management

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6U CompactPCI Enhanced by Third Generation Intel Core Processors

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Industrial Computers in Safety-Critical Applications: Out of the Ordinary