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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 | PRICE (USD) | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|
Adlink | 1.36 | -1.350%
|
| -   Advantech | 0.00 | |
Concurrent Comp | 3.70 | -2.375%
|
| -   Elma | 476.21 | 0.000% |
| -   Enea | 0.00 | |
| -   Interphase | 0.00 | |
Kontron | 8.12 | 0.246%
|
Mercury Comp | 14.62 | 0.412%
|
| -   Performance Tech | 0.00 | |
PLX | 3.52 | -0.845%
|
Radisys | 7.40 | 0.271%
|
| 52 WK HIGH | 52 WK LOW | MKT CAP (Million USD) |
|---|---|---|
1.38 | 1.36 | 187.35 |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
3.84 | 3.70 | 34.05 |
| 476.21 | 476.21 | 108.81 |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
8.16 | 8.03 | 452.11 |
14.69 | 14.49 | 451.15 |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
3.66 | 3.36 | 156.76 |
7.50 | 7.30 | 205.25 |
Wireless Networking
Device or user connectivity via wireless communications

Modern Wearable Computers – Form and Function Still Reign
Developing a full-function computer to mount on the body requires a delicate balance of computing power, usability, ruggedization and ergonomics. In contrast to mobile devices,Read More...

Power Architecture Technology Enabled Differentiated solution for LTE
Text messages sent and received via mobile devices have exceeded the population of the planet. The emergence of the iPhone and other Internet and multimedia-enabled smart phones hasRead More...

3G Wireless Modules Optimized for M2M
Two new wireless modules, the LISA-H100 (for the USA) and LISA-H110 (for Europe and Asia) are dedicated to telematics and telemetry applications that typically require only data andRead More...

Hybrid Flat Panel USB Controller Board – Ethernet and Wireless
A controller board family for industrial flat panel solutions is available in 4 basic versions from Display Solution. The d.screen Hybrid board matches and exceeds the needs ofRead More...

Cellular Gateway Connects Remote Devices in Harsh Environments
A rugged programmable cellular gateway for monitoring remote assets in harsh environments features advanced battery power features and a NEMA 4X/IP66 enclosure to protect the gatewayRead More...

The Smart Grid Meets the Digital Home
The proliferation of wireless networks in homes, offices and commercial buildings may at first appear to be about more easily setting up computer networks that can link together in aRead More...

Software Defined Radio: The Key to Public Safety Radios
During the decade bridging the tragic events of 9/11 and the recent devastation in Japan, the world has experienced numerous disasters claiming thousands of lives and destroyingRead More...

The Smart Grid: The Advent of a New Technology Infrastructure
The concept of the Smart Grid can be described as a “many splendored thing.” In other words, it may have a basic definition, but many other ideas and assumptions arise from the notionRead More...

M2M Developer Kit Speeds Entry into Rapidly Expanding Smart Services Market
M2M Developer Kit Speeds Entry into Rapidly Expanding Smart Services Market A new machine-to-machine (M2M) Smart Services Developer Kit includes a deployable Intel AtomRead More...

Wi-Fi to Become Even More Versatile and Ubiqutous
It may already seem like it is everywhere—in just about every home with more than one computer, in airports, coffee shops and offices—but the most popular form of wireless digitalRead More...

The Changing Face of Embedded
It doesn’t seem so long ago that when at some non-technical social event I was asked the question, “So what do you do?” my answer would inevitably be followed by, “Uh, what isRead More...

Low Cost, High Flexibility WiFi Client, Access Point, or 3G Router
A secure embedded wireless LAN module easily connects embedded devices to 802.11b/g Wireless LAN, 10/100BaseT wired LAN and cellular WAN. The Nano WiReach SMT from Connect OneRead More...

Growth of Solar Power Rides on Embedded Intelligence
The growth of the solar photovoltaic renewable energy industry in the United States is looking to have positive news for the spread of embedded systems. This may seemRead More...

iOS App for Automation and Control Systems
Opto 22 has introduced the Opto iPAC iOS App, which offers access to the company’s SNAP PAC System via popular mobile devices including the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. The appRead More...

Next Generation Wireless Server Supports New Software Development Kit
A next-generation wireless server allows design engineers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to easily add Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking to virtually any device. TheRead More...

Smart Meter Interoperability Easy with DLMS User Association Certified Stack
A Device Language Message Specification (DLMS) protocol stack that is optimized for 16-bit PIC microcontrollers (MCUs) is the result of a partnership between Microchip TechnologyRead More...

Demystifying the 4G Phenomenon: Part 1
Every time I flip on the television, I come to learn yet another mobile operator is providing “4G” service. Strangely, though, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU)Read More...

IPv6 Gets Ready for the Smart Grid and the Internet of Things
Of all the global protocol standards, IP remains the single unifying layer that enables any device anywhere to identify and communicate with another. Unfortunately IPv4, which hasRead More...

Getting Familiar with Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy
Bluetooth low energy is designed to enable new markets requiring low cost, low latency, low duty cycle, low data rate and low power consumption devices. These markets—healthcare,Read More...

Low-Cost Bluetooth Modules for Short Distances
Two new Bluetooth modules are targeted for OEM integration for short-range wireless data connectivity. Manufactured to fulfill OEM needs for embedded short-range communication inRead More...

Defining the Future of Multi-Gigabit Wireless Communications
The widespread availability and use of digital multimedia content has created a need for faster wireless connectivity that current commercial standards cannot support. This has drivenRead More...

Getting What You Pay For: Optimizing PCIe Accelerator Card Designs
According to an old story that periodically makes its way around the industry, a system consisting of a rack of 1U servers was being used in a small room to process data. As theRead More...

Demystifying the 4G Phenomenon: Part 2
A key consideration in any mobile network upgrade is cost, and by far, the big ticket item remains spectrum, which is followed by equipment CAPEX. Second to cost, is spectrumRead More...

The Smart Grid Built on Smart Objects Will Challenge Developers
For the last 50 years, developed countries have enjoyed “all you can eat” electrical energy. But no more. Today, multiple factors are leading to climbing energy costs, power qualityRead More...

Freescale-Based Desktop Platform with Optional Wi-Fi Support
A compact network platform designed for Internet security applications is just 9.4 inches wide and is suitable for the SOHO (Small Office, Home Office), SMB (Small Medium Business)Read More...

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