CompactPCI Plus from PICMG Advances Future of CompactPCI

Even the most profound technological developments will evolve over time, as market needs and computing demands change. So it’s no surprise that CompactPCI, originally developed in theRead More...

USB I/O for the Embedded OEM

With the advent of the serial interconnect such as PCI Express and USB, the most obvious reaction and approach for designing new I/O has been to continue with just offering a connectorRead More...

Industry Insider

Over $25 Billion: Total Size of the Embedded Software Engineering Market A series of Embedded Systems Market Statistics reports from Venture Development Corporation ResearchRead More...

RTOS - The Heart of Good Power Management

Low power consumption is an essential requirement in many embedded applications. The growing importance of battery-powered applications for portable electronics, home automation andRead More...

Digitally Controlled Power Supplies Meet Medical Specs

Designed specifically with medical applications in mind, a digitally controlled 300 watt DC power supply meets the rigorous international safety standards of IEC 60601-1 for medicalRead More...

Interoperability Scores a Victory with Plug and Play COM Spec

Computer-on-module (COM) manufacturers are delighted that their pluggable module alternatives to conventional single board computers (SBCs) are getting attention beyond the high-volumeRead More...

COM, Meet Carrier-Not a Speed Dating Scene

We in the press make a constant practice of covering the newest developments in processor technology and the newest modules that incorporate their functionality, while often neglectingRead More...

Products & Technology

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...

100-150W External Power Supplies Meet New Energy Efficiency Standards

A new range of AC-DC external power supplies with models rated from 100 to 150 watts meets the latest Energy Star, EISA and CEC standards. The DT100-C and DT150-C series fromRead More...

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...

Expansion Modules Add SUMIT Connection and Flexibility to PC/104-Form Factor Designs

Two new expansion modules feature the Stackable Unified Module Interconnect Technology (SUMIT) interface scheme developed by the Small Form Factor Special Interest Group (SFF-SIG).Read More...

“Tree Power”—Bio-Energy for Forest Service’s Climate Sensor Network

Voltree Power has announced its first contract with the USDA Forest Service, following a rigorous and successful test in June of its Climate Sensor Network. The Climate Sensor NetworkRead More...

Sleep Can be Deadly

Back in the old days, when people used the word “control” after embedded, there weren’t a lot of options for powering an embedded system. Power was distributed to all systemRead More...

Low-Power in Small Systems Made Simple

Developing a power management plan is a critical step in embedded systems design. Consumers and manufacturers alike value long battery life, and engineers must focus on the same endRead More...

Energy Management in Multicore Designs with Embedded Virtualization

Energy conservation is increasingly an important requirement in the design of computer systems. In the desktop and server space the main driver is the cost of electricity and airRead More...

Solid-State Power Controller Sports 8KW over 16 channels