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December 2009 |
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More cores, less waiting
Embedded Computing Design, December 2009
By Stephen Lau, Texas Instruments
The majority of embedded systems developers today are accustomed to working with single-core processors. As the capabilities of end products increase, there is a rising demand for the increased processing power, lower cost, and robust power performance that multicore processors offer.
Making multicore CPUs work in embedded communications designs
Embedded Computing Design, December 2009
By Jarrod Siket, Netronome
As network traffic gets more voluminous, diverse, and unpredictable, the solutions that used to work well are being overtaxed. A new heterogeneous multicore architecture comes to the rescue.
Programming resources boost software security
Embedded Computing Design, September 2009
By Paul Anderson, GrammaTech
Ways to reduce the kinds of programming errors that can be exploited by malicious attackers, focusing on the unique requirements of embedded development.
Network integrity
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, September 2009
By Rodney Callaghan, Schneider Electric
Despite advances in computer technology, power outages continue to be a major cause of PC and server downtime. Protecting computer systems with uninterruptible power supply (UPS) hardware is often part of a total solution, but power management software is also necessary to prevent data corruption.
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Nexcom introduces NISE 3140 for video processing
NISE 3140 fanless computer is aimed at image-processing applications such as video streaming, video surveillance, and visual inspection. |
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EVOC announces 104-1814CLDNA single board computer
104-1814CLDNA is a PCI/104-Express industry standard product based on latest Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset. |
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Phoenix Contact introduces TRIO-UPS for industrial PCs
TRIO-UPS automatically restarts an IPC in the event of an extended power outage, eliminating the need for maintenance personnel to physically restart the IPC on the factory floor. |
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Advantech announces UNO-3272 fanless box PC
UNO-3272 has a Celeron M 440 1.86GHz CPU, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 4 serial communication ports, 2 PCI expansion slots, audio, DVI-D, VGA dual video output and an external CompactFlash slot. |
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Lanner announces LEC-7800 digital signage computer
The LEC-7800 runs on the AMD 780E chipset and is capable of rendering dual streams of HD video from three different video out ports, which means it can display on two LCD or plasma screens. |
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AXIOMTEK announces SBC84823 wide-temperature embedded board
SBC84823 incorporates an industrial-temperature grade Intel Atom processor Z510PT/Z520PT and the Intel System Controller Hub US15W XL for solutions used in unconstrained thermal environments. |
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| Resources & Literature |
Mouser publishes virtual catalog
Mouser’s e-catalog can be accessed by anyone who downloads the free Silverlight plug-in for IE6, IE7, IE8, Firefox, Safari, Opera, or Chrome
AutomationDirect Industrial Automation Product Reference Catalog
Desk Reference contains detailed product descriptions complemented by plenty of technical illustrations, step-by-step procedures for selecting various PLC hardware and software, PC-based control, operator interface, motor contactors, drives, sensing equipment, connection systems, and much more.
Advantech product selection guides, solution or product catalogs, case studies
Advantech offers a number of solution guides, product selection guides, catalogs and case studies - many are available in PDF format. The eAutomation Solutions Catalog introduces a full range of products, focusing on the following vertical sectors: Machine Automation, Power & Energy, Building Automation, Environment Monitoring Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Facility Management Systems.
Avalue releases computer-on-module StarterKits
ESK-COM and ESK-ETX StarterKits contain COM express or ETX CPU modules with one Micro-ATX or ATX carrier board for quick test and evaluation.
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| Application Stories |
Panasonic uses National Instruments to test Toughbook laptop PCBs
Panasonic uses NI PXI hardware with LabVIEW to create a streamlined automated test system that has decreased the cost of system development and maintenance.
Panel PCs handle extreme heavy lifting
Control Engineering, November 2009
By Renee Robbins
Integrated Beckhoff control system helps Wheelift automated guided vehicles move turbine generators, transformers, and other massive payloads.
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| Featured Training |
ACP holds thin client roadshow
Through January 2010, various cities
Free event shows attendees how to save money and time with thin clients and thin client management software.
ISA Database Management for Industrial Automation and Control Systems
February 8-9, 2010 Research Triangle Park, NC
Learn the ways in which information is stored, managed and protected in a modern Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) including how to access and manipulate that information and what steps can be taken to safeguard and ensure the availability of that information.
OPC & DCOM Diagnostics - Duesseldorf
April 20-21, 2010 Duesseldorf, Germany
Students learn how OPC works and how to troubleshoot and repair DCOM problems. The class covers all the OPC specifications, what they offer and how OPC applications are expected to behave. Then, students learn how to troubleshoot and repair OPC communication problems. Specifically, the workshop enables students to delve into DCOM configuration and diagnostics.
OPC Security - Duesseldorf
April 22-23, 2010 Duesseldorf, Germany
Students apply security measures that comply with IT policies, industrial best practices, and government (SOX) regulations for cybersecurity. Students learn how to configure the Windows Firewall and the minimal required exceptions for OPC communication. They also learn the minimal set of users and groups that are necessary to include in the System Access Control Lists.
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| Company & Organizational News |
25 Years of PC-Based Control
At the 1984 ISA Show, 25 years ago, Intellution introduced The Fix, the first configurable PC-based HMI/SCADA software program. Process control and automation changed forever.
Automation Systems Market is coming back very slowly
ARC says the short term forecast for discrete automation systems looks bleak, but moderate market growth is expected five years from now. China and India are doing well, of course.
National Instruments supports Windows 7
LabVIEW software and PCI Express hardware are compatible with Windows 7.
LXE adds Wavelink software to mobile industrial computers
LXE adds Wavelink Terminal Emulation and Industrial Browser software across its Windows Mobile and Windows CE-based family of mobile computers.
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| Featured Events |
Real Time & Embedded Computing Conference
January 26, 2010 Santa Clara, CA
What’s going on with new products, vendors, acquisitions and other significant industry changes.
Embedded Systems Conferences
March 4-5, 2010 Shenzhen, China
The world's largest event for embedded technologies taking place annually in the U.S. and Europe. Launched in China in 2001 the Embedded Systems Conferences - China (ESC-China) gives Mainland China's engineers access to the practical skills training and technologies that can improve the quality of their embedded designs for consumer electronics and communications products.
Real-Time & Embedded Computing Conference
April 15, 2010 Chicago, IL
Technical conference and exhibition for people developing computer systems and time critical applications.
CeBit
March 2-6, 2010 Hannover, Germany
CeBIT is the world's largest trade fair showcasing digital IT and telecommunications solutions for home and work environments. The key target groups are users from industry, the wholesale/retail sector, skilled trades, banks, the services sector, government agencies, science and all users passionate about technology.
ISA announces Automation Week show
October 4-7, 2010 Houston, TX
ISA Automation Week, a knowledge-based conference event, will deliver critical knowledge on the application of automation technologies in processing and manufacturing environments.
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