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Embest SBC6300X Single Board Computer

Ken Cheung — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:32:36 +0000

The Embest SBC6300X is a single board computer (SBC) based on an Atmel AT91SAM9263 MCU with 32-bit ARM instruction set and complete embedded software environment. It has a Mini6300 controller board mounted directly on an expansion board through two 0.8mm 100pin Free Height (FH) surface-mount connectors. The SBC6300X supports extended temperature operation and comes pre-loded with a Linux 2.6-based kernel, YAFFS filesystem, and Wince6.0 BSP. The arm development board operates from -10 to 70 degrees Celsius (without backup battery).

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Tekmicro QuiXstore UWB Data Recorder

Ken Cheung — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:01:00 +0000

The Tekmicro QuiXstore UWB Data Recorder is designed to meet the needs of demanding sensor-processing applications across a range of environments. Engineers can custom-configure an off-the-shelf data recorder, tailoring the system for specific program requirements. QuiXstore UWB offers a data recording rate of 1.8 GB/s per slot and can be configured to record data from a wide range of FPGA-based VXS payload boards. The QuiXstore systems are available as fully integrated systems with front-end data sources from the Tekmicro Quixilica digitizer cards.

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Lanner Electronics FW-7530 Network Appliance

Ken Cheung — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:02:56 +0000

Lanner Electronics introduced the FW-7530 fanless economic network appliance. The FW-7530 is based on the Intel 945GSE chipset and Intel Atom processor with 6 GbE ports. The FW-7530 can be used for entry-level network security applications, including intrusion detection/ prevention systems, UTM, gateway antivirus and firewalls. It can also be used as a router/switcher and other non security based applications, such as load balancing multiple internet connections, network monitoring or QoS. The FW-7530 is available for sample orders immediately.

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HEM Data DAWN Mini Logger for In-Vehicle Diagnostics

Ken Cheung — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:24:26 +0000

HEM Data rolled out the DAWN Mini Logger for in-vehicle diagnostics. It is the industry’s smallest high speed data logger. The DAWN Mini Logger is small enough to fit within the mating OBD (J1962) connector under the dashboard. Its small size means it is easy to install. The mini-data logger just snaps onto the OBD (On-board Diagnostics) connector. It is then ready to acquire data and is hidden from the driver.

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Silicon Laboratories C8051F5xx Automotive Qualified Microcontrollers

Ken Cheung — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:02:58 +0000

Silicon Laboratories introduced the C8051F5xx automotive-qualified microcontrollers (MCUs). The C8051F5xx microcontrollers reduce system cost and footprint in body electronics applications. The highly integrated C8051F5xx family eliminates the need for discrete analog components and offers industry-leading throughput, reducing code size and further lowering system cost. The F5xx automotive MCUs are available in space-saving QFN packages, as well as leaded QFP packages. Samples and production quantities are available now. Pricing for the F5xx family starts at $1.90 (USD) in 1k quantities.

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Digi ConnectCore Wi-MX51 Module

Ken Cheung — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:51:21 +0000

The ConnectCore Wi-MX51, from Digi International, is a core module designed specifically for low power, wireless multimedia applications. The ConnectCore Wi-MX51 features Freescale’s i.MX51 processor, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, and support for Microsoft’s new Windows CE 6.0 R3. The ConnectCore Wi-MX51 enables wired and Wi-Fi networking for low power embedded applications with demanding performance requirements. The Digi ConnectCore Wi-MX51 module is ideal for displays within medical devices, digital signage, security/access control devices, point-of-sale equipment, and industrial automation technology.

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VIA Nano 3000 Series Processors

Ken Cheung — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:05:28 +0000

VIA Technologies launched the Nano 3000 Series processors. The VIA Nano 3000 is based on the 64-bit superscalar Isaiah architecture. Available at speeds from 1.0GHz to 2.0GHz, VIA Nano 3000 Series processors deliver up to 20% higher performance using up to 20% less power than current VIA Nano processors and boast a number of new features including support for the SSE4 multimedia instruction set and VIA VT virtualization technology.

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Renesas SH7266 and SH7267 Microcontrollers

Ken Cheung — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:29:21 +0000

Renesas Technology America rolled out eight versions of the SH7266 and SH7267 microcontrollers. The two new high-performance 32-bit MCU products feature an on-chip SRAM size of 1.5 MB. The SH7266 and SH7267 are ideal for embedded applications in the industrial and consumer fields such as displays for digital audio players or graphical dashboards. The SH7266 and SH7267 MCUs are the enhanced versions of the SH7260 SuperH Family of high-performance 32-bit RISC MCUs. Sample shipments will begin in February 2010 in Japan.

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Lanner Electronics LEC-7800 HD Mobile Digital Signage Computer

Ken Cheung — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:02:51 +0000

The LEC-7800, from Lanner Electronics, features the AMD 780E embedded chipset and is capable of rendering dual streams of HD video from three different video out ports: HDMI, VGA, and DVI-D. It can display on two full HD LCD or plasma screens. For wireless capability, the LEC-7800 can be ordered with an added on-board SIM card socket for a mini-PCIe 3G / GPS module. When installed with a SIM card, the LEC-7800 can send and receive information wirelessly. It is ideal for mobile signage applications. The LEC-7800 is available for sample orders immediately.

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Intel Architecture White Papers

Ken Cheung — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:49:25 +0000

Why Intel Architecture is Right for your Embedded Application
“Make” versus “buy” is a complex business decision faced by all embedded system Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Expediency, time-to-market challenges, upfront hardware development costs, and the broad availability and breadth of commercial solutions frequently tilt the scale in favor of using proven, off-the-shelf products. The top-to-bottom scalability of the embedded IA product line enables hundreds of board-level solutions ranging from small form factor modules to full ATCA systems. Available from a wide range of board and solution providers within the Intel ECA, these solutions deliver scalable, power-efficient processing for a wide range of applications, an established programming environment, and a clear product roadmap for a reliable path to the future.

Implementing Firmware on Embedded Intel Architecture: Design Guidelines
Embedded Intel architecture designs include a firmware stack which initializes CPU cores, memory, IO, peripherals, graphics and provides runtime support for operating systems. This paper gives a high-level overview of a number of firmware technologies to be considered on Embedded Intel architecture designs. Many links to external references are included. Because of its inherent complexity and number of technologies to be considered, the general recommendation is made that OEM Embedded Intel architecture firmware design teams consider starting with an available solution from an IBV, ISV or the Intel ecosystem and build on it to meet their particular product requirements.

An Introduction to Intel Architecture: The Basics
Intel architecture is a powerful computing architecture that utilizes some fundamental ingredients for specific functions. The basic workings of these ingredients may not be intuitive to those who have never designed with Intel architecture in the past. The goal of this paper is to describe the basic operation and function to the platform for the ingredients used in three classes of Intel architecture platforms. The paper will focus on the platforms featuring the Intel Atom processor, the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and the Intel Core i7 processor.

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