Where advertising meets connector technology
Alexander Lochinger, SFF-SIG —
Small CoreExpress modules can have a big impact on the "Frequency x Reach" equation in digital signage applications.
Small Form Factor SIG
USB data acquisition gets stacked
SUMIT I/O cards can bridge USB into the stack for DAQ.
Vehicle computers acquire rugged RAM
The XR-DIMM mezzanine memory module standard is designed specifically for high-reliability embedded systems so designers don't have to use consumer-grade SODIMM memory modules in their harsh-environment-qualified systems.
Extending the lifecycle of PC/104
Expansion interfaces such as SUMIT are proving a fountain of youth as the PC/104 lifecycle extends into its third decade.
More standards, please
More standards – particularly when submitted to an independent trade group for collaboration and review – yield stronger solutions.
Less filling, great taste
The technical and marketing functions of standards organizations advance companies entire industries over, but need all-around membership support in order to sustain the development and proliferation of specifications.
OEMs: Your vote can shape the SFF future
Small form factor technology decisions cannot be left solely to the suppliers' whim - End users must make their demands known.
New PC/104 CPUs smooth upgrades
Paul Rosenfeld, Small Form Factor SIG —
When faced with the decision between PCI/104-Express and SUMIT CPU, choose both.
Whither PC/104?
Paul Rosenfeld, Small Form Factor SIG —
While PC/104 has been under a lot of scrutiny, it is far from being kicked off the SFFs bus.
Enabling SFF systems: More than just CPUs
Industry subject-matter experts are needed to drive standards as we move outside the realm of CPU and I/O boards.
