Applications
FPGA Expansion Board for MCUs Targets Low-cost Security Apps
May 6, 2010 8:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments launched the Stellaris FPGA Expansion Board for the DK-LM3S9B96 development kit. The new board enables developers to evaluate the high bandwidth machine-to-machine (M2M) parallel interface capability of Stellaris MCU’s flexible External Peripheral Interface (EPI). With data widths of
Virtual Machine Software Supports Concurrent Multi-processor Garbage Collection
May 6, 2010 7:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsAtego released the Aonix PERC Ultra SMP 5.4 with support for concurrent multi-processor garbage collection (GC) technology. Aonix PERC Ultra SMP addresses the need for multiprocessor and multicore solutions in complex mission-critical embedded and real-time Java applications.
IO Module Provides Eight Optically Isolated Inputs, Four SSR Outputs
May 6, 2010 6:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsACCES I/O Products’Model PICO-II8IDO4A I/O Module is designed for expansion on Pico-ITXe single board computers. The product features eight individually optically isolated inputs, four fully protected solid state FET outputs capable of switching up to 3 A each, and two 16-bit analog inputs. The circuit isolation makes
Portable device storage
May 5, 2010 9:16 am | by Dr Peter Harrop, IDTechEx | Articles | CommentsThe new report “Batteries, Supercapacitors, Alternative Storage for Portable Devices 2009-2019” is directed towards those developing, marketing and using small electronic and electrical devices, particularly those that are self-sufficient.
Wireless energy transfer for UAVs
May 5, 2010 8:34 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsLasers have been described as the “holy grail” of weapons—who wouldn't want to be like Luke Skywalker? But while researchers have pondered everything from “pain rays” to the “Zeus” anti-IED system, the folks over at LaserMotive are pushing something else entirely—power beaming for UAVs.
RF-Mesh Surging in US
May 5, 2010 7:47 am | News | CommentsA recent study published by IMS Research, The World Market for Smart Meters – 2010, forecasts a surging RF-Mesh market in the US while PLC shipments are expected to dramatically increase in Europe and Asia.
Retainer Clip for CompactFlash Provides Reliable Retention
May 5, 2010 7:26 am | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsA new device from the 3M Electronic Solutions Division provides reliable retention of CompactFlash Type I (CF I) and Type II (CF II) removable memory cards mated with 3M CF II card headers, helping to
6.5-inch Panel PC Operates In Extended Temperature Applications
May 5, 2010 7:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsWinSystems’ PPC3-G-6.5 is a 6.5-inch open frame, color flat panel PC based upon a PC-104-Plus single board computer (SBC) that operates from -20° to +70°C. The ready-to-mount flat panel display subsystem also includes a resistive touch screen integrated into a chassis approximately 2 inches thick. The open frame chassis (without a front bezel) permits
Little Logic Guide
May 5, 2010 6:48 am | News | CommentsTI’s new Little Logic Guide that includes the new Little Logic package options Logic technology migration and functionality tables for all TI little logic families.
iPad in Car - Scosche iKit in a Subaru STi
May 5, 2010 5:25 am | Videos | CommentsDoug Broadhurst and Ted Lopez demonstrate the new iKit from Scosche in a Subaru STi.
Future Design Needs for Next-Generation Radar and EW Systems
May 5, 2010 4:54 am | Articles | CommentsNext-generation FPGA-based processing platforms for radar and electronic warfare (EW) systems provide a substantial increase in computational resources, as well as greatly easing the implementation effort in a floating-point datapath.
SoC Empowers Smart-Grid Devices
May 5, 2010 4:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsDedicated to energy savings and optimization, the ASMgrid Smart Grid System-on-Chip addresses the emerging Smart Meter and Home Area Network (HAN) market.
Photovoltaic Encapsulant Touts Desirable Power Delivery
May 4, 2010 11:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsOerlikon Solar and DuPont have collaborated on a new thin white reflective solar PV encapsulant sheet, called DuPont PV5223. This latest addition to the DuPont PV5200 Series of PVB sheets enables easy manufacturing of next-generation thin film PV modules that are said to not only
Thermoharvester Provides Infinite Life for Industrial Sensor Apps
May 4, 2010 11:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicropelt launched a commercial energy harvester for wireless applications. The TE-Power PROBE can is suited for use with modern WirelessHART, ISA100 and similar transmitters, according to the company. Mounting the device to a hot side of 20°C above ambient is
Vivitrol (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension): Medication Guide Required for Patients
May 4, 2010 10:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsPatients to be informed of risk of severe injection site reactions.
eMPUs Suit Apps Requiring Secure Encryption, Authentication
May 4, 2010 7:34 am | Atmel Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAtmel Corporation introduced the next generation of its SAM9M11 and SAM9G46 general-purpose ARM-based embedded microprocessors (eMPUs) for use in industrial embedded systems that require secured connectivity and authentication of applications via
GUI Design Tool Enables Smartphone-like Graphics
May 4, 2010 7:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsAmulet Technologies announced the availability of GEMstudio, a drag-and-drop GUI development environment for creating high-end, color touchscreen human-machine-interfaces (HMI), with smartphone-like graphics, for 8-, 16-, and 32-bit bit embedded systems. This GUI development environment can
Baxter Colleague Infusion Pumps: FDA Ordering Recall
May 4, 2010 6:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsAction based on failure to correct serious problems with infusion pumps.
Kit Helps Integrate Control of Multiple LEDs, Power With Single MCU
May 4, 2010 6:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments today announced its new TMS320C2000 Piccolo microcontroller (MCU) DC/DC LED Developer's Kit. The kit enables developers to incorporate Piccolo MCUs to differentiate LED designs with features such as dimming, color tone adjustment, power line communication and fault detection. Additionally, developers can
Through-wall radar aids in urban operations
May 4, 2010 6:05 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsIn 2007, SSG David Bellavia released the most poignant memoir of the Iraq War, “House to House.” The title is significant, because house-to-house fighting is among the most dangerous forms of urban warfare. Camero may have a solution with the Xaver 400, a compact through-wall radar.
GnRH Agonists: Safety Review of Drug Class Used to Treat Prostate Cancer
May 3, 2010 10:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsPossible increased risk of diabetes and certain cardiovascular diseases.
Vita Breath Dietary Supplement
May 3, 2010 8:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsConsumers warned not to use product because it may contain hazardous levels of lead.
Nanodots Breakthrough Promises 'Library On A Chip’
May 3, 2010 7:52 am | by Matt Shipman | News | CommentsA researcher at North Carolina State University has developed a computer chip that can store enough to hold an entire library’s worth of information on a single chip.
Panel PC Series for HMI Apps Includes 6.5- and 15-inch Touch Screens
May 3, 2010 7:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsVIA Technologies announced additions to its VIA VIPRO range of fanless touch screen panel PCs with the 6.5-inch VIA VIPRO VP7806 and 15-inch VIA VIPRO VP7815. Created using the flexible and modular Em-ITX form factor, these VIA VIPRO panel PCs are suitable for
PXI, cPCI Backplanes Suit Embedded Test and Control Apps
May 3, 2010 7:09 am | Product Releases | CommentsNational Instruments offers board-level backplanes from all of its PXI/CompactPCI and PXI Express chassis for OEMs to use in applications ranging from aerospace/defense to industrial embedded control. Engineers and scientists can use the PXI/CompactPCI backplanes to create
