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RTEC10 is an index made up of 10 public companies which have revenue that is derived primarily from sales in the embedded sector. The companies are made up of both software and hardware companies being traded on public exchanges.

COMPANY PRICECHANGE
Kontron
7.81
4.577%
Adlink
1.54
2.388%
Advantech
2.32
1.505%
Interphase
1.61
-3.012%
Radisys
9.26
-1.016%
-   Performance Technologies2.100.000%
-   Enea5.630.000%
PLX
3.62
-3.209%
Mercury Computer
11.76
-2.931%
Elma
412.98
-0.476%
HIGH LOW MKT CAP
7.85
7.43
435.04
1.58
1.52
185.11
2.33
2.30
1,198.70
1.70
1.61
11.00
9.41
9.24
223.74
2.102.1023.34
5.635.54101.86
3.74
3.61
134.28
12.17
11.76
279.57
412.98
412.98
94.25
RTEC10 Index: 490.94 (1.11%)
RTEC10 is sponsored by VDC research

CompactPCI

A CompactPCI (cPCI) system is a 3U or 6U Eurocard-based industrial computer, where all boards are connected via a passive PCI backplane. The pin assignments of the connectors are documented in standards, published by the organization PICMG US and PICMG Europe.

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CompactPCI Plus from PICMG Advances Future of CompactPCI

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Latest Xeon Processors on New 6U cPCI Boards

One of the first product ranges to feature the quad core 2.13 GHz Intel Xeon processor L5518 or the dual core 2.0 GHz Intel Xeon processor L5508, is a new family of 6U CompactPCIRead More...

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Small but Mighty: Small Form Factors Gaining Ground

Application-specific technology and expertise are critical to any embedded design. Advantages such as 45nm technology are pervasive and long-term, impacting embedded architecturesRead More...

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The Incredible Shrinking Blade Server: New Possibilities beyond the Data Center

While blade servers have grown in popularity as a high-density, cost-efficient and space-saving alternative to rackmount servers in data centers and server farms, newer computingRead More...

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Radio-via-Ethernet Board for Streaming Audio without a PC A ready-to-go answer for integrating an Internet radio solution that will play streaming audio without the need for aRead More...

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Newest Embedded Technology Used by Industry Leaders

Industrial USB to Four RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 Serial Communication Ports A new serial communication adapter offers users the choice of four field selectable RS-232, RS-422, orRead More...

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COM Express Module Sports Higher Graphics Performance

COM Express Module Sports Higher Graphics Performance A new high-performance COM Express compact module features the Intel GS45 small form factor (SFF) chipset, which enablesRead More...

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Dual Quad-Core 6U CompactPCI Intel Xeon Processor Blade with Server Class Intel 5100 Memory Controller Hub

Pushing more power into networking systems, a PICMG 2.0-compliant 6U CompactPCI dual-processor blade features up to two Quad-Core Harpertown or Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processors,Read More...

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6U cPCI Processor Blade with Optional Extended Temp and Conduction Cooling

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CompactPCI Board and Rear Transition Module for RAID Applications

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6U CompactPCI SBC Features the Freescale MPC 8572E

A new 6U CompactPCI board based on the Freescale MPC8572E, scales from commercial to full-blown military (conduction-cooled) applications. Targeting Freescale Semiconductor’s dual-coreRead More...

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Embedded Form Factors Harness Emerging Technologies to Enable Wireless Systems

Wireless connectivity is merging with technological advancements in silicon, signaling, mass storage and software to meet the high-performance, ultra-low-power requirements forRead More...

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New Generation of M-Modules and PMCs Saves Development Time and Money

Industrial embedded applications with small or medium volumes need tailor-made control solutions that can be implemented as much as possible on the basis of standard components. TheRead More...

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One Stop Systems, Bell Microproducts Sign Distribution Agreement

One Stop Systems has entered into an agreement with Bell Microproducts whereby Bell Micro will sell and distribute One Stop Systems’ portfolio of computer modules and systems. This newRead More...

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Multi-Channel Gigabit Ethernet Data Recorder Supports 500MByte/s

Multi-Channel Gigabit Ethernet Data Recorder Supports 500 Mbytes/s  A fixed-featured off-the-shelf multi-channel Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) streaming data recorder system is designedRead More...

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Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet XMC Mezzanine card for CompactPCI, VME or VPX systems

Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet XMC Mezzanine card for CompactPCI, VME or VPX systems A new dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet mezzanine board extends all CompactPCI, VME, VPX, and custom boardsRead More...

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DisplayPort Comes to CompactPCI Embedded Board

DisplayPort Comes to CompactPCI Embedded Board A 3U CompactPCI multicore board with the CP308-MEDIA extension card is one of the first embedded products to feature the newRead More...

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A 6U CompactPCI SBC Uses Core2 Duo

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6U CompactPCI Boards Sport Latest Core i7 processors

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High Performance 6U Single Board Computer Features Intel’s Latest Processor

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High-Tech Control and Automation Apps—a Natural for CompactPCI

Embedded design for industrial control and automation markets is characterized today by a great need for flexibility within computing systems. Small, highly integrated rugged systemsRead More...

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3U CompactPCI Board Combines Intel Atom with Onboard FPGA

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Low Power 3U CompactPCI Blade Supports the Dual-Core Atom D510

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USB and PCI Express: Advanced, Evolving Interconnects for Embedded Systems

USB and PCI Express are two interconnect technologies that have created industry-wide appeal and a strong presence in computer and consumer electronics over the last two decades.Read More...

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3U CompactPCI Board Combines Atom Technology with Onboard FPGA

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FPGA-based 6U SBC Offers Triple Redundancy for Critical Applications

A 6U FPGA-based, triple-redundant CompactPCI (cPCI) single board computer uses a lock-step architecture to keep software development costs low and to make the new board suitableRead More...

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Two or Six Channel 12-bit ADC with Up To 3.2 GSPS per Channel

A new 12-bit ADC supports either two 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) channels at 3.2 GSPS (Gigasamples per second) or six channels at 1.6 GSPS. The Calypso-V5 from Tekmicro isRead More...

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High Bandwidth Gigabit Ethernet Switch Supports Failsafe Operation

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CompactPCI and PXI Enable Advanced Measurement and Control in Embedded Applications

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CompactPCI Processor Board Brings Core i7 Performance to 6U Systems

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3U CompactPCI IPv4/v6 Gigabit Ethernet Switch with Range of Management Interfaces

With up to 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports, a new fully managed IPv4/v6 switch is a cost-effective, high-performance solution for harsh environments. The new 3U CompactPCI CP3929 switchRead More...

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Extended Temperature, High-Density Serial Communications cPCI Module

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