Recently published: SFFs ensure safety for nuclear research
By Hermann Strass (European Representative) A small form factor system controls the Train Inspection Monorail that monitors CERN's Large Hadron Collider.  The place for PC/104 products
By Jim Blazer (PC/104 Consortium) The products section of www.pc104.org gives members a place to showcase their PC/104 products and gives OEMs and end users a place to find these products.  Shrinking the stack – footprint, that is
By Paul Rosenfeld (SFF-SIG) The time has come for a new standard that takes advantage of high-integration chips in a tiny, flexible stacking architecture.  Tasty alphabet soup from the Intel Developer Forum
By Chris A. Ciufo Intel is famous for their IC code names, and this year's spelling bee portends big changes in SoCs, 22 nm geometry, and – finally! – software tools.  A simple, elegant solution enables outstanding legacy support
By Paul Rosenfeld (SFF-SIG) Embedded designers using SUMIT can now include a custom PC/104 card while incorporating PCI Express and USB.  Low power is relative
By Jim Blazer (PC/104 Consortium) The PC/104 architecture addresses the whole spectrum of power requirements.  Atom stars in inaugural SFF conference
By Hermann Strass (European Representative) Presenters at SFFBcon explored how SFFs are gaining popularity as more ultra-low-power chips are being introduced.  Designing I/O modules for SUMIT
By Qi Chen, PhD (Ampro ADLINK Technology) A real-world SUMIT design supports legacy interfaces while enabling USB and PCI Express lane shifting.  Power-conscious medical devices find efficiency in COMs
By Christine Van De Graaf (Kontron America) COMs with smart battery technology are driving innovation in portable medical devices.  Map your way to the SUMIT
By Bob Burckle (WinSystems) and Will Ouyang (Samtec) A label defined in version 1.5 of the SUMIT specification gives designers a quick look at resources on the SUMIT connectors.  Italy fields another Light Infantry Alpine Brigade
By Chris A. Ciufo Europe's Eurotech is no longer a secret in SFF boards and rugged systems.  Small yet perfectly formed
By P. Lindsay Powell (3M Electronic Solutions Division) The quality of a connector can make or break an off-the-shelf embedded system.  Standard versus custom? Choose both
By Jim Blazer (PC/104 Consortium) PC/104 gives designers the ability to use standard modules and still build a custom system.  We're not done
By Paul Rosenfeld (SFF-SIG) SFF-SIG specifications will continue to evolve to reflect the needs of the industry.  Stalwart standards
By Chris A. Ciufo Changes continue in SFF open standards, assuring their viability well into the future.  COM Express Design Guide improves interoperability
By Christian Eder (congatec AG) PICMG introduces a "cookbook" for carrier board designers.  Overcoming design challenges for ultra-compact, rugged embedded computing
By Thomas Roberts (Mercury Computer Systems) Unmanned vehicles must be supported by a new generation of rugged small form factors computers.  Fine-tuning mobile router packaging for demanding vehicle applications
By Martin Sweeney (Parvus) A mobile router meets rigorous military standards to endure the toughest vehicle conditions.  COM Express: More features, more to consider
By Bob Pebly (RadiSys) The revised COM Express standard will address new and evolving digital display interfaces, legacy obsolescence issues, SPI, and support for HD Audio.  Mechatronics system runs production by the book
By Hermann Strass (European Representative) A programmable logic controller helps manage production at Europe's largest legal book publishing company  Hold the mayo
By Chris A. Ciufo Editor Don Dingee points out that the range of options facing SFF users is sort of like ordering from a deli – the choices are staggering.  It's kinda like a deli, with a lot of choices
By Don Dingee Some of the best and brightest minds in the industry discuss their thoughts on ways to build small form factor systems.  Kicking off a new year
By Jim Blazer (PC/104 Consortium) New leadership will build on last year's productivity with more marketing activities promoting PCI/104-Express and other specs.  We've only just begun
By Paul Rosenfeld (SFF-SIG) Additional standards are needed to support new interfaces, low-power processor/chipset combinations, and dozens of other subtechnologies.  Detecting ripples in space-time
By Hermann Strass (European Representative) Suspension control electronics handle complex calculations for the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory.  Rethinking the bus using USB
By Stephen Newbegin (ACCES I/O Products) The versatile USB/104 form factor reduces space and increases integration flexibility in embedded applications.  Embedded marketplace embraces PCI/104-Express
By Dr. Paul Haris (PC/104 Consortium) The PC/104 Consortium's family of specifications allows users to leverage the vast array of available standard and custom chip devices.  Separating interconnects from form factors
By Paul Rosenfeld (SFF-SIG) Interface specifications should adapt to rapidly evolving chipset and bus technologies.  Compact board powers personal weather station
By Hermann Strass A mini weather station decodes wirelessly transmitted weather data using an embedded board with a radio receiver.  Small, embedded SBCs support SUMIT interface
By Bob Burckle (WinSystems) The new Pico-ITXe and Pico-I/O specifications give designers the flexibility to incorporate additional interface capabilities to meet system requirements.  Rugged SFFs nail system designs
By Chris A. Ciufo When you're a hammer, everything looks like a nail. But in this case, customers really are clamoring for rugged SFFs and systems.  The wireless toolbox
By John Schwartz (Digi International) As wireless technologies continue to evolve, more radios and protocols will arise to meet specific demands.  COMIT hits the embedded computing world
By Bob Burckle (WinSystems) The embedded industry needs a standard COM specification that utilizes modern connector technology and manufacturing practices.  PC/104 powers nanosatellite for space situational awareness
By Kristin Allen (Kristin Allen Marketing & Design) Stackable PC/104 fits the need for a student design project.  Prototyping SoCs with customized PCI Express development boards
By Stephane Hauradou (PLDA) Using an FPGA board for ASIC prototyping can be helpful for SoC designers, yet it presents inherent challenges. |
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