3U VPX single board computer

Metromatics introduces a new single board computer (SBC) from GE Intelligent Platforms, based on the latest 3rd Generation Intel Core quad core processor technology.

The SBC325 is designed to increase processing performance when using the 3U VPX form factor to develop and deploy demanding industrial and mil/aero applications such as command/control, ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) radar/sonar and signal processing.

3rd Generation Intel Core processors offer enhanced performance per watt while maintaining performance at elevated temperatures.

The single board computer is available in five build levels, from benign (air cooled) to fully rugged (conduction cooled) to provide customers with optimum price/performance.

The SBC is available with the 2.1GHz Intel Core i7-3612QE processor featuring Intel advanced Vector Extensions (Intel AVX), up to 8GBytes of DDR3 memory and a solid state disk drive of up to, up to 8GBytes of DDR3 memory and a solid state disk drive of up to 32GBytes capacity.

Supported operating systems include Windows 7, Open Linux, Wind River Linux and VxWorks.

http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Metromatics/3U-VPX-single-board-computer-n1833055

Single Board Computer includes iSMART green technology.

Single Board Computer includes iSMART green technology.

Based on Intel® Atom™ D2550/N2600 processor and Intel NM10 chipset, Model IB895 features DDR3 SO-DIMM socket that accepts up to 4 MB of system memory. Board includes DVI-I and 24-bit dual channel LVDS display interfaces as well as 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 6 USB, 4 serial ports, 2 SATA, 1 mSATA, and 12~24 Vdc input. Equipped with iSMART technology, which minimizes energy consumption when system is not in use, 3.5 in. disk-size SBC is suited for digital signage, POS, kiosks, and factory automation.

Embedded PC single-board computer for embedded instrumentation introduced by Innovative Integration

Embedded PC single-board computer for embedded instrumentation introduced by Innovative Integration

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., 28 Sept. 2012. Innovative Integration in Simi Valley, Calif., is introducing , Simi Valley, CA , September 25, 2012 announces the SBC-K7 single-board computer forembedded instrumentation.

The embedded computingboard combines an Atom or Intel Core i7 microprocessor running Windows, Linux, or VxWorks with a Xilinx Kintex 7 field-programmable gate array (FPGA), as well as two FPGA mezzanine card (FMC) I/O sites.

The SBC-K7 has a Type-6 COM Express module for PC software and hardware compatibility. Available variants support the 6-Watt Intel dual-core Atom or the 45-Watt quad-core Core i7 processors. The board has as much as 16 gigabytes of DDR3 solid-state memory, Gigabit Ethernet, USB, SATA, DisplayPort, touchscreen LCD, RS232/485, ultra low-jitter programmable sample clock generation, and PCI Express connectivity.

The FPGA computing core features the Xilinx Kintex 7 FPGA family, from K325T to K410T. The K410T provides 1540 DSP MAC elements operating as fast as 500 MHz and 400,000 logic cells. The FPGA core has two LPDDR2 DRAM memory banks providing 512 megabytes by 16 bit, and 1,024 megabytes by 32 bit, respectively.

High-pin count (HPC)-compatible site 0 features 80 LVDS pairs connected to the FPGA, plus clocks, controls, and eight lanes of PCI Express gen2 connectivity. Low-pin count (LPC)-compatible site 1 provides eight gen2 PCI Express lanes, 22 HB and 34 LB differential pairs pins. Innovative offers an expanding line of FMC analog and digital I/O modules which can be readily customized to meet customer requirements.

Timing features include clock and trigger I/O for multi-card synchronization. GPS, IEEE 1588 PTP and IRIG-B timing references are integrated with on-card timing features for system-level timing coordination.

For system communications the SBC-K7 includes dual 1-gigabit Ethernet, two USB3 and two USB2 ports. The Ethernet and USB ports provide instant connectivity to host PCs and networks. A USB client port also allows operation as a USB device. 10-gigabit communications are available via optional FMC modules.

The SBC-K7 is rugged and low power. Power consumption is less than 30 Watts excluding FMC and operates from a 9-to-32-volt input. Air and conduction-cooled versions are available rated for -40 to 85 degrees Celsius, with resistance to as much vibration as 5 Gs.

The FPGA logic can be fully customized using VHDL/Verilog or Matlab using the Frame Work Logic toolset. Real-time hardware-in-the-loop development using the graphical Simulink block diagrams is supported. IP cores for signal processing applications such down-conversion, demodulation and FFT are also available.

Software tools for host development include C++ libraries and drivers for Windows and Linux. For more information contact Innovative Integration online at www.innovative-dsp.com.

Tech2 speaks with Eben Upton, co-founder, Raspberry Pi Foundation

The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card size, single board computer from the charity foundation, Raspberry Pi Foundation. Weighing a mere 45 grams, it lets you connect a generic USB mouse, keyboard and a monitor, and can be used for many things that your desktop does such as spreadsheets, word-processing and games; it can handle high-def videos too. Though creative wits at the Foundation have been working on it since 2006, the miniature machine went up for pre-order earlier this year and was an instant hit. It soon made headlines as 700 units of the Raspberry Pi were reportedly sold every second and the official Raspberry site was partially down due to humongous traffic. Though it faced several roadblocks in the form of shipping delays, production glitches etc., the miniature computer never faced any dearth of love.

The guys at Raspberry Pi want to see it be used by kids all over the world to learn programming as it was built with the intention of stimulating the teaching of basic computer science in schools. Tech2 spoke with one such creative wit, Eben Upton, trustee and co-founder of Raspberry Pi foundation and the person responsible for the overall software and hardware architecture of the Raspberry Pi device. He is also the Technical Director and ASIC architect for Broadcom. Available at a price of around Rs. 2500 (Model B priced Rs. 2750 and currently out of stock) through Element14, the Raspberry Pi seems like a great product for the Indian market to deepen our PC penetration. However, Eben tells us that the response from Indian users has been limited due to very small but very obvious reasons and hopes that these problems will be resolved before the end of the year.

So, will Raspberry Pi ever replace the commercial desktop PC?

To know this and why we, as price-conscious Indians, aren't responding well to this innovation, why Raspberry Pi is a charity foundation and not a commercial venture, how Eben handles both positions at Raspberry Pi and Broadcom, his biggest challenges while making a single-board computer at such a low price and more, read on.

Was Raspberry Pi always meant to be a charity foundation rather than a private enterprise? Do you think the Raspberry Pi wouldn’t have done well as a commercial venture?
Yes, it was meant to be a charity foundation and wouldn't have done well as a commercial venture. I think we would have struggled to establish good relationships with our suppliers as a very small commercial entity.

Was it easy to be a part of Raspberry Pi foundation along with Broadcom? Do you plan to get into Raspberry Pi full time anytime in the near future?
I think there's good alignment between my work at Broadcom and at the Foundation. I have no immediate plans to leave (or reduce my involvement with) Broadcom.

Raspberry Pi (Image Credit: Switched On Tech Design)

What were the challenges you faced while building a single-board, credit card-sized PC at such a low price?
Controlling the BOM (Billing of Material) cost was one big challenge we faced while the other was finding reliable low-cost assembly partners.

A computer at around Rs. 2500 is a great tech initiative for a developing nation like India. It is currently available online only through Element 14, do you plan to make it available through other retailers in India?
We are very much hoping that value-added resellers will emerge in countries like India where there are currently very high international shipping costs. There is a good business to be made importing Pis in bulk and reselling them locally.

Could you tell us about the existing models?
Powered by ARM processor on a Broadcom BCM2835 SoC, there are two models – Model B priced at $35 (approx. Rs. 1,850) and Model A at $25 (approx Rs. 1,320). The model B has HDMI, Ethernet and two USB ports, Linux's Fedora software, 256MB RAM while Models A has just one USB and no Ethernet.

Can we expect some more models of the Raspberry Pi?
We don't have any publicly-announced plans to produce further versions.

Will we see RaspBerry Pi run on Windows someday?
The current hardware would struggle to run Windows, as it only has an ARMv6 version (Windows RT requires ARMv7).

The Raspberry Pi was an instant hit and reportedly sold hundreds of units per second. But the company faced some delays on and off, what is the current status?
Our partners Element 14 currently have a backlog of a few days. We believe that the earlier shortages have largely been resolved.

How has the response been from Indian consumers? Can you reveal some sales figures?
We've seen limited demand in India due to high courier and tariff charges, but we hope this will be resolved before the end of the year.

What do you think of other such low price initiatives like OLPC and the Aakash tablet?
They're great ideas. Anything that is cheap, and hits its quality and price targets is good as far as we're concerned.

IEI Technology-ICEFIRE 10.4" Mobile Clinic Assistant Awarded “2012 Taiwan Excellence Award”

ICEFIRE 10.4" Mobile Clinic Assistant Awarded “2012 Taiwan Excellence Award”

IEI Technology Corp. (IEI), the global industrial computing innovator, announced that the ICEFIRE 10.4" Mobile Clinic Assistant tablet PC was awarded the “2012 Taiwan Excellence Award.” The ICEFIRE was awarded in recognition for its highly innovative, eco-friendly design, user-friendly operating interface, and decisive market segmentation in the beginning design stages.

The “2012 Taiwan Excellence Award” is organized by TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) and commissioned by the Ministry of Economics Affairs (MOEA) of the R.O.C. government. It represents the highest award for creative products made in Taiwan with particularly outstanding performance in four fields: R&D, Product Design, Leading Quality, Global Marketing and Brand Management.

The ICEFIRE is a tablet PC specially designed for the health care industry. The award-winning ICEFRE embodies “innovalue” technologies such as dual-mode input, dual hot swappable batteries, 1D/2D barcode reader, RFID reader, smart card reader, fingerprint reader, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 3.75G wireless connectivity. The ICEFIRE features the same functions as products offered by world renowned brands, but at an economically attractive price. 

The innovative features for ICEFIRE are summarized below:

‧1.8GHz Intel® Atom™ D525 dual-core CPU: High performance and low power consumption platform
‧Wacom digitizer and resistive touch: Flexible computing
‧10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN, USB 2.0 Host, SATA SSD peripheral connections: Expand application contents
‧Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/3.5G/HSUPA/WLAN/WWAN technologies: Real-time information processing
‧1D/2D barcode reader, RFID reader: Accurate and efficient data capture
‧Dual hot swappable batteries: Increase device operation time and eliminate the need to switch off the device when exchanging batteries
‧Fingerprint reader, smart card reader: Security and access control
‧Multi-functional docking system: Expand applications

For product specifications and availability, please contact the nearest IEI distributor. Please visit www.ieiworld.com or contact our sales representative via sales@ieiworld.com for more information.

About IEI Technology Corp. 

IEI Technology Corp. is a leading industrial computer provider. IEI provides products for computer-based applications such as factory automation, computer telephony integration, networking, security, IT systems, communication base stations, medical devices and kiosks，Panel pC , Embedded pc . IEI serves industries such as national defense, police administration and transportation. IEI continues to promote its own brand of products in addition to serving ODM vertical markets with complete and professional service.

Fanless Embedded Computer features integrated HD4000 graphics

Compact and Powerful Fanless Embedded Computer: AEC-6637 with 3rd Generation Intel® Core(TM) i7/ i5 Processor

(Taipei, Taiwan) — AAEON, a leading industrial computing manufacturer, released today the AEC-6637 fanless embedded computer, the most compact and powerful model of its kind powered by the 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5 processor. Also featured is the latest Tri-Gate transistors and 22nm technology, with integrated HD4000 graphics that nearly doubles the graphics performance over its predecessor, complimented by the latest Intel® QM77 chipset offering more I/O interfaces and faster connectivity. High performance and the fastest connectivity, the AEC-6637 serve performance demanding applications such as industrial automation, building automation and transportation markets which typically have space constraints.

The AEC-6637 comes with a DDR3 1066/1333/1600MHz SODIMM slot to support a maximum of 8GB of memory. Featuring superior connectivity with two 5 Gb/sec USB3.0 ports, one Full HD display via VGA, two Gigabit Ethernet, three RS-232 ports, one RS-232/422/485 port, one Line-out, the AEC-6877 provides extremely fast connections for enhanced efficiency with rich I/Os. The AEC-6637 offers a 6 Gb/sec SATAIII connector that can support a 2.5” HDD for storage and also offers a CFast slot that can support Cfast card for storage. Optional wireless features can be added via a PCIe 3.0 mini-Card slot that supports 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth™ 3.0. The powerful and passively cooled AEC-6637 embedded computer can operate in -10~60°C (with airflow) environments. Designed with a wide voltage input range of DC 9~30V and offering four types of power protection: Over-Voltage, Low-Voltage, Short Circuit and Surge Protection, the AEC-6637 is well protected to operate in harsh environments that have unsteady power supply or variance in grounding.

“In modern day demanding manufacturing facilities, smart buildings and transportation, compact and fanless computing systems with the highest processing power and the fastest available connectivity are in high demand, said Jackie Huang, Product Manager of AAEON’s Panel Appliance & Automation Division. This is where the AEC-6637 fits right in the picture.”

Intelligent Remote Device Management and Device Monitoring
For effective remote device management, the free AAEON Hi-Manager program can be installed on each deployed AEC-6637, allowing BIOS-level remote management from a remote console. Hi-Manager can also be installed on an AEC-6637 to monitor other AAEON devices. For individual device monitoring, the free Hi-Safe program with its user-friendly monitoring interface can be installed.

Group Management using Hi-Manager
The AAEON Hi-Manager is a powerful tool based on the Intel® Active Management Technology 8.0 (iAMT 8.0) and has backward compatibility with earlier versions of iAMT. This allows users to locate all iAMT devices in the intranet, power On/Off target devices remotely, set power On/Off scheduling, arrange device groupings for better management, offer event logs and timer settings to wake up devices at specified times, recover systems that have crashed from virtual CD-ROM, remote KVM management, and access to target device hardware information for asset management. Hi-Manager can be installed on all AAEON platforms and can remotely manage AAEON client devices that use Intel® Q77, QM77 and HM76 chipsets and run Microsoft® Windows® XP, Window® 7 Operating Systems.

Status Monitoring Embedded System using Hi-Safe

The AAEON Hi-Safe is a free and powerful hardware-based program geared toward SDKs for UIs running Microsoft® Windows® Operating systems. It provides an easy way to develop the end user’s own UI software to monitor vital System information such as those for the processor, RAM and VGA. It monitors received data from the Super I/O, fan, temperature and voltage, offers configuration options for Digital I/O pin direction and data, provides watchdog timer and fan speed settings, SMBus base address detection and device ID settings, optional monitoring of UPS data information and offers two modes for backlight display control if one uses the LVDS interface. Being based on the user interface SDK, no coding is needed, and customers can create their own customized user interface by downloading the function codes provided by AAEON.

For more product information, please contact AAEON regional sales representatives or visit www.aaeon.com.

About AAEON
AAEON Technology, Inc is a leading manufacturer of advanced industrial and embedded computing platforms. Committed to innovative engineering, AAEON provides integrated solutions, hardware and services for premier OEM/ODMs and system integrators worldwide. Reliable and high quality computing platforms include industrial motherboards and systems, industrial displays, rugged tablets, PC/104, PICMG and COM modules, embedded SBCs, embedded controllers and related accessories. AAEON also offers customized end-to-end services from initial product conceptualization and product development on through to volume manufacturing and after-sales service programs. AAEON is an Associate member of the Intel® Intelligent Systems Alliance.

Global Embedded Database Management System Market 2011-2015 Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/2012/09/20/4277617/global-embedded-database-management.html#storylink=cpy

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Embedded Database Management System Market 2011-2015 to grow at a CAGR of 13.5 percent over the period 2011-2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the ability of embedded DBMS to reduce the total cost of software and hardware systems. The Global Embedded Database Management System Market is also witnessing an increasing demand from small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). However, the time to market pressure for the vendors could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

 

TechNavio's report, the Global Embedded Database Management System Market 2011-2015, has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Global Embedded Database Management System market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

 

Key vendors dominating this market space include IBM Corp., Microsoft Corp., Oracle Corp., SAP/Sybase Corp. and InterSystems Corp.

 

Other vendors mentioned in the report are Empress Software Inc., Progress Software Corp. and Pervasive Software Inc.

 

Key questions answered in this report:

What will be the revenue of the market in 2015 and at what rate will it grow?

What key trends is this market subject to?

What is driving this market?

What are the challenges to market growth?

Who are the key vendors in this market space?

What are the opportunities and threats faced by each of these key vendors?

What Embedded System are the strengths and weaknesses of each of these key vendors?

 

You can request one free hour of analyst time when you purchase this report. Details provided within the report.

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