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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 |
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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 |
Rugged Systems
Designing boards and systems to meet tough environmental conditions of heat, shock, vibration and contamination
Communication Rack Mount Servers Move to New Levels of Reliability
The growing demand to maximize uptime, performance and reliability of networked systems has led to the design of more rugged server solutions. Moreover, these types of rugged solutionsRead More...
Increasing Reliability through Automated Enforcement of Design Rules
In the ongoing effort to improve software reliability, advanced static-analysis tools have proven to be effective at finding serious programming errors. These tools use sophisticatedRead More...
Kontron Acquires Digital-Logic
Kontron has acquired the non-public Digital-Logic, headquartered near Solothurn, Switzerland. Kontron takes over a 78 percent majority of Digital-Logic, which has specialized on highlyRead More...
Atom-Based Series of Fanless, Cable-Free Rugged I/O Platforms
A series of rugged and fanless I/O platforms based on the Intel Atom N270 are targeted for providing rugged I/O solutions to the market. The Matrix MXE-1000 and MXC-2000 from AdlinkRead More...
Ruggedized Atom-Based COM Express Module
A low-power, long-lifecycle computer-on-module (COM) is based on the cost-effective, ultra-low-power Intel Atom N270. The Ampro by Adlink Express-ATR is specifically designed from theRead More...
Eurotech—from Sensors to Supercomputers
What kind of embedded computing company also produces Petascale supercomputers—computers running at over 1,000 Teraflops—and considers them integral to their embedded business? TheRead More...
Fanless Box Computer—Ruggedness in Mobile and Extreme Apps
A new rugged box computer complies with the EN 50155 railway standard, fulfills IP67 and has an E1 approval from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority. The RC1 from Men MicroRead More...
Maintenance-free Ethernet Switches Target Rugged Applications
Maintenance-Free Ethernet Switches Target Rugged Applications Two new IP67-compliant Ethernet switches each feature eight Fast Ethernet ports on standard M12 connectors withRead More...
Quad-Core Blade Server in New CoolShell Package
Quad-Core Blade Server in New CoolShell Package The principle barrier to higher compute density in modular electronic packaging is the cooling and mechanical stabilization ofRead More...
Compact, Ruggedized, Fanless System Expands Flexibly
Compact, Ruggedized, Fanless System Expands Flexibly A series of compact, rugged, reliable, low-power systems aimed at high-reliability data acquisition and controlRead More...
Compact Atom Solution for Extreme Environments
Compact Atom Solution for Extreme Environments A COM Express pin-out type-2-compatible computer-on-module is designed for use in extreme conditions. Each component in theRead More...
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...
Compact Form Factor Computer-on-Module for Industrial Temperatures
A compact form factor COM Express Type 2 Computer-on-Module is specifically designed for use in the industrial temperature E2 range from -40° to +85°C. The new microETXexpress-XLRead More...
Rugged Transit Rack Cases in 4U and 12U
Transit rack cases for safe and reliable transport of electronic systems in rugged environments come in 4U and 12U heights. The cases feature superior shock/vibration and extremeRead More...
Providing Data in Real Time: Machine to Machine Systems Smooth Transportation
In machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, a field-deployed wireless device gathers data and sends it to a back-end server through a wireless network. M2M is particularly useful inRead More...
Atom XL-based ESMexpress COM Module with Extended Temperature Operation
Atom XL-based ESMexpress COM Module with Extended Temperature Operation An upgraded ESMexpress Computer-on-Module (COM) incorporates the Intel Atom XL processor to provideRead More...
EPIC-Express Board Demonstrates New Cooling Concept and Mechanical Design
EPIC-Express Board Demonstrates New Cooling Concept and Mechanical Design A new product family targets strategic mission-critical systems and enables easy andRead More...
Rugged Ethernet Switching Solution for Increased Mission Effectiveness
Combining multi-functionality, performance and small size for deployment in the widest possible range of demanding environments, the GS12 rugged Ethernet switch from GE IntelligentRead More...
MicroTCA Chassis Line for Smaller, Rugged Embedded Applications
A series of compact, rugged MicroTCA chassis models provides flexibility in a variety of industrial, commercial and military environments. The new ATR chassis from LCR ElectronicsRead More...
Rugged XMC Module Targeted for Video Streaming from Unmanned Vehicles
Responding to the rapid growth in unmanned vehicles and their requirement to deliver high-quality mission video over links that are often bandwidth-constrained, a rugged videoRead More...
A Call to ARMs: Auto Industry Quality Standards Provide Path to SWaP-C Reduction
Size, Weight, Power and Cost are always concerns in rugged and mobile applications. However, the level of emphasis varies dramatically between the types of applications. In the groundRead More...
OpenVPX Tackles PED Challenge with GPU-Based Rugged Solution
One of the toughest challenges is to improve the warfighters’ situational awareness through timely and precise delivery of actionable information by PED capabilities. Mercury’s ISRRead More...
OpenVPX Module Uses Freescale Eight-Core P4080 Processor
A high-performance 3U OpenVPX single board computer is based on the Freescale QorIQ P4080 processor. The XPedite5470 from Extreme Engineering Solutions delivers enhanced PowerRead More...
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...
Rugged Efficient Atom-Based System Targets Harsh Applications
A high-reliability Atom-based rugged system integrates a high-efficiency processor, RAM, graphics, networking, serial I/O and PC/104-Plus expansion into an Extreme Rugged enclosure,Read More...
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...
Rugged EPIC SBC Offers SUMIT Expansion
A rugged EPIC single board computer (SBC) includes the SUMIT expansion connector, supporting both a single mezzanine card and multiple modules in a stack for optimal flexibility.Read More...
8.8 Pound ½ ATR System Satisfies Demanding SWaP Requirements
An 8.8 pound sub-½ ATR, forced air-cooled enclosure for conduction-cooled modules is designed to reduce the Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) of deployed military systems. A fullyRead More...
Rugged Atom-Based SBC the Size of an iPhone
A new Intel Atom-based rugged SBC offers extremely low power consumption combined with an exceptionally small footprint and high performance. The Atom XPC40x (extendedRead More...
Low Power, High Processing Combine in Compact ESMini COM Module
A new ESMini module uses a PowerPC MPC5121e or a MPC5123 processor, each based on an e300 processor core incorporating a memory management unit (MMU) and a floating point unitRead More...
Industrial PC with Modular I/O Serves Cost-Sensitive Applications
A new I/O server industrial PC is targeted at reducing costs as an alternative to PC/104 or CompactPCI embedded computers. Field I/O signals in the IOS-7200 Industrial PC fromRead More...
Type 39 Enclosure Family for Desktop and Portable Cases
A new customizable sheet metal enclosure platform is an excellent enclosure platform for which to base custom designs. The Type 39 from Elma Electronic comes in desktop, portableRead More...
Industrial Server brings Dual Xeon to Extended Environmental Conditions
With up to 12 processing cores designed with new 32 nm technology, a new industrial server offers high performance density that makes it a fit for virtualization functionality,Read More...
Lessons in Performance, Ruggedness and Reliability for Commercial Embedded Markets
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...
New Front I/O Systems for Rugged Enterprise Server Family
Two new high-performance servers for mission-critical applications in harsh environments are offered as 2RU and 3RU systems in a 17-inch (431.8mm) depth chassis with all I/ORead More...
Industrial-Strength Computerized Machine Management
Sometime soon the computer system in an industrial machine responsible for capping a popular cola, or welding the frame on an automobile, or controlling the operation of a city’s powerRead More...
Designing the World’s Toughest Computing Systems
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...
Rugged SBC Offers Robust Display Functions for Mobile Applications
A rugged, maintenance-free SBC is targeted for use in mobile and intelligent display environments including trains, public transportation, airplanes and other specialty vehiclesRead More...