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Industrial PCs and DC UPSs: Save Energy and Increase Efficiency (.pdf)
Modern industrial PCs are gaining popularity as a control platform for automation systems. From automotive production lines to water/wastewater applications, these high performance machines can...(read more)
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Advanced Tools for High Speed Serial Data Measurements: Equalizer Emulation And Virtual Probing™ (.pdf)
Two new tools that operate in LeCroy scopes - Equalizer Emulation and Virtual Probing - are provided for dealing with difficult test and measurement problems in measurements of equalized systems....(read more)
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Group Delay and its Impact on Serial Data Transmission and Testing (.pdf)
This paper is an extension of last years paper entitled "Eye Pattern Measurements in Scopes". Last years paper pointed out the effects of bandwidth, roll-off rate, flatness, and group delay...(read more)
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Introducing the LXI Interface (.pdf)
Beginning with firmware release 5.7.2.1, several series of LeCroy oscilloscopes include a new remote control option: LXI, or LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation. LXI is the latest industry standard for...(read more)
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Large Display, Small Footprint: You Shouldn't Need a Microscope to See Your Oscillioscope (.pdf)
Most users prefer a large oscilloscope display to a small display. Large displays are easier to view and provide more flexibility. Recent advances in display quality have allowed 10.4" displays to...(read more)
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Quantifying Crosstalk Induced Jitter in Multi-lane Serial Data Systems (.pdf)
Multi-lane serial data links are susceptible to crosstalk from adjacent lanes as well as external aggressors. The resulting interference increases the jitter and noise on the victim lanes and can...(read more)
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SuperSpeed USB Protocol Verification Probing at 5Gbps (.pdf)
USB 3.0 early adopters will begin testing the next-generation peripheral interconnect (known as SuperSpeed USB) later this year. Promising ten times the speed of USB 2.0 and backward compatibility...(read more)
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Validation Methods for S-parameter Measurement Based Models of Differential Transmission Lines (.pdf)
Signal Integrity engineers are typically simulating systems using simulation models and measuring signals in systems using instruments. Often, during the design process, simulated models are replaced...(read more)
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XStream Remote Control : Configuring DCOM Connectivity (.pdf)
The application running the graphical user interface of LeCroy Windows-based oscilloscopes is a COM Automation Server, and can be controlled from a networked PC using DCOM. To enable DCOM...(read more)
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Track and Trace: Foodborne Illnesses Prompt New Era Of Consumables Accountability (.pdf)
When a food-contamination situation erupts, it's imperative that companies be well-equipped to trace the origins of that outbreak and act effectively to limit the public's exposure to pathogens....(read more)
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Introduction to Digital and Vector Modulation (.pdf)
The transmission of data or digitally encoded speech has resulted in the adoption of a variety of methods to transmit the information. This Technical Information explains basic techniques used and the...(read more)
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Auto-Control Solution for Smelter's Sulfuric Acid Plant
The smelter's sulfuric acid plant is an essential part of nonferrous metal smelting process. However, sulfuric acid is highly corrosive, threatening the safety of both the workers' health and the...(read more)
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EIP Solution for Electronic Tickets (.pdf)
Electronic ticket is a new type of high-tech ticket that is embedded with intelligent chip in paper card or other media. It facilitates rapid ticket check and verification, and achieves accurate...(read more)
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The Benefits of PAC Solutions (.pdf)
Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) provide significantly more potential solutions for Industrial Automation than PLCs. This white paper discusses PACs evoluation and potential....(read more)
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Increasing Bandwidth and Connectivity in Small Form Factor, High-Performance Embedded Applications:The I/O-Centric, High-Speed SUMIT Interconnect Standard (.pdf)
Designers of high-performance embedded systems need to incorporate growing numbers and types of I/O in smaller and smaller off-the-shelf and semi-custom boards, while keeping their design platforms...(read more)
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Industrial Wireless (.pdf)
High temperatures, excessive airborne particulates, multiple obstacles, and long distances are special challenges for wireless communications in industrial environments. But often, the cost and...(read more)
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Extending the Benefits of USB (.pdf)
Through the use of extenders, Universal Serial Bus (USB) is no longer limited to the desktop range of five meters (16.4 feet); you can now extend it to cover an entire campus with a range up to 10...(read more)
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Building a Reliable VFD System (.pdf)
A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) regulates the speed of a 3-phase AC electric motor by controlling the frequency and voltage of the power it delivers to the motor. Today, these devices (also known as...(read more)
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The Original CTI Industrial Mouse™ (.pdf)
The CTI Electronics Industrial Mouse™ is the easiest to use and most reliable sealed pointing device available for use in Industrial, Medical and Food Preparation applications. Replacing the...(read more)
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Industrial Networking White Paper: IEEE-1588 Precise Time Protocol (.pdf)
This paper the IEEE-1588 Precision Time Protocol as the basis for real time applications in an automation network. Using IEEE1588, it is possible for the first time to synchronize, in the...(read more)
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Industrial Networking White Paper: Networking Interoperability to Industrial/Process and Ethernet/IP Environments (.pdf)
This paper includes information on Layer 2 and 3 interoperability issues when deploying Ethernet/ IP as well as when to implement a hub versus a switch...(read more)
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Industrial Networking White Papers: Industrial Ethernet (.pdf)
This white paper covers what is an Industrial Ethernet Network and what the advantages are to implementing one....(read more)
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When is 50-Ohm Coaxial Cable Used? (.pdf)
The primary use of 50 Ohm coaxial cable is transmission of a digital signal......(read more)
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White Paper: Cabling Requirements for Harsh Environments (.pdf)
This white paper will explain the difference between traditional commercial controlled environments and harsh, industrial environments as well as the type of cabling and interconnectivity products to...(read more)
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Digital Manufacturing Delivers Benefits (.pdf)
Manufacturing across all industrial sectors is being driven by a new set of business directives. Responding with agility to dynamic markets, dealing with product innovation, managing global...(read more)
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Configurability is Key to Delivering Custom ATR Solutions (.doc)
High-powered embedded computing equipment utilizing the Air Transport Rack (ATR) form factor is playing an ever-larger role in extreme, mission-critical applications in air, land, and sea...(read more)
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Rugged Notebooks Used in Modern Fire Fighting (.pdf)
Since ancient time, fire has been considered as a basic substance to constitute the universe and it is also indispensable for life. But fire is a fickle friend of human being. One minute it can make...(read more)
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Enhancing Electronic Displays in High-Ambient Light Conditions (.pdf)
Electronic displays are now commonplace in many demanding applications where both high ambient light readability and environmental compatibility can be achieved only through enhancements to commercial...(read more)
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Designing Electronic Medical Devices for Extended Lifecycles Using Off-the-Shelf-SBCs (.pdf)
Designing electronic medical diagnostic and monitoring devices for extended lifecycles using off-the-shelf single board computers....(read more)
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Express104 Modules Upgrade PC/104 Installed Base with SUMIT Interface
The new SUMIT interface is a highly flexible, modular, well-engineered approach that is independent of form factor or processor architecture. A first example of its utility is in the new Express104...(read more)
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Myths & Realities of Real-Time Linux Software Systems
This document addresses some of the differences between real-time and general purpose operating systems. This includes an analysis of several common misconceptions including performance issues,...(read more)
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Monitoring, Feedback and Control of Urea SCR Dosing Systems for NOx Reduction: Utilizing an Embedded Model and Ammonia Sensing (.pdf)
This paper presents a monitoring, feedback and control system for SCR urea dosing utilizing an embedded model and NH3 sensing after the SCR for loop closing control....(read more)
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Applied Inventor
Applied Inventor Designed so that users can learn Inventor on their own with little or no outside help, this detailed guide provides step-by-step instructions for those who would rather read every...(read more)
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Applied SolidWorks
Applied SolidWorks Providing step-by-step instructions along with numerous illustrations, this book begins at a very basic level and ends at a fairly advanced level so that users can learn...(read more)
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Divide and Conquer: Multi-Core Processors and Automation Applications (.pdf)
In this white paper, we will look at why multi-core processors were developed, explore the characteristics of an industrial automation computer and then examine what features a multi-core system...(read more)
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Making the Smart Grid Work (.pdf)
In order to bring down the cost of supplying power and reduce the carbon footprint of the power industry worldwide, many governments and industries have been moving the transmission and distribution...(read more)
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IP CCTV Opinion Article - IT Resellers Should Watch Out for IP CCTV (.pdf)
As the CCTV market has migrated towards digital technology, demand has flourished throughout the industry. But despite this opportunity the traditional IT channel has been underprepared to provide...(read more)
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The Death of the Keyboard? (.pdf)
Today users can dictate actions to a computer through a headset, enter commands on a touchscreen and browse the web from a handheld device, but as this technology develops and refines, what becomes of...(read more)
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Backlighting Options (.pdf)
Strategically placing lights inside an input device to illuminate the backs of keys and functions is a technique, referred to as backlighting. It makes keys and legends easier to read and products...(read more)
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HALT + HASS (.pdf)
It is amazing how some products hold up in the real world. Used over and over again they validate their purchase price by providing reliable service over the test of time. Maybe you have felt the heat...(read more)
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Sealing Your Input Device (.pdf)
Nothing you can do will prolong the life of your input device more than the proper sealing solution by the above definition. Primary considerations are the environment in which the device will operate...(read more)
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British Gymnastics Improve Efficiency Of Competition Scoring With Electrone Keypads
February 2009 - The UK National Governing Body for the sport of Gymnastics, British Gymnastics approached Electrone Europe for a scoring solution for use within their competition environment in...(read more)
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Electrone provides MPS Meat Processing Systems with Keypad Bidding Solution for New Slaughterhouse
January 2009 - In the summer of 2008 Electrone Europe was approached with a brief to provide MPS Meat Processing Systems, the global market leader of high-tech red meat slaughtering systems, with a...(read more)
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Partial Differential Equations: An Introduction with Mathematica and MAPLE, Second Edition
Partial Differential Equations: An Introduction with Mathematica and MAPLE, Second Edition Designed for students majoring in math, physics, engineering or science, this text provides an...(read more)
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Server Architectures: Multiprocessors, Clusters, Parallel Systems, Web Servers, and Storage Solutions
Server Architectures: Multiprocessors, Clusters, Parallel Systems, Web Servers, and Storage Solutions Comparing various options regarding server architecture from two separate points of view, this...(read more)
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Stealing the Network: How to Own the Box
Stealing the Network: How to Own the Box What would happen if the attackers were highly motivated and highly skilled? These authors have taken the time and effort to create ten stories exploring...(read more)
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ASN.1 Complete
ASN.1 Complete A technical guide and reference to ASN.1, a standard language often used to describe data protocols....(read more)
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Clustering Windows Servers: A Road Map for Enterprise Solutions
Clustering Windows Servers: A Road Map for Enterprise Solutions A unique approach to creating scalable Windows clustered systems....(read more)
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Computer Systems Performance Evaluation and Prediction
Computer Systems Performance Evaluation and Prediction The purpose of this book is to make analytic, simulation and instrumentation based modeling and performance evaluation of database and...(read more)
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Going Wi-Fi: A Practical Guide to Planning and Building an 802.11 Network
Going Wi-Fi: A Practical Guide to Planning and Building an 802.11 Network Detailing the present and future of Wi-Fi technology, this guide explores practical business applications for 802.11...(read more)
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Information Appliances and Beyond: Interaction Design for Consumer Products
Information Appliances and Beyond: Interaction Design for Consumer Products As technology moves off the desktop and into our everyday lives, designers face tough challenges in creating practical...(read more)
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? DBroadband Multimedia Servers for IPTVesign Options with ATCA (.pdf)
Internet channels provide individual audiovisual content on demand. Such applications are frequently summarized as IPTV. Applications include the traditional programmed Video on Demand from a library...(read more)
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A speedMOPS White Paper (.pdf)
With speedMOPS, Kontron (rated as the world's undisputed market leader in PC/104 CPU boards for several years now by market research institute VDC) is revealing a brand-new CPU board form factor for...(read more)
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Advanced Switching Interconnect (ASI) Sets New Benchmarks in Networking Over the Backplane (.pdf)
T he data and telecommunications industry's search for ever faster connections between chips, boards, and chassis goes hand in hand with the rapidly increasing demands on the bandwidth of future...(read more)
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An Overview of New Technologies for Next Generation Industrial Computing (.pdf)
As the demand for business-critical industrialized computing solutions continues to expand into a variety of new applications and market arenas, many of the core technologies that provide the...(read more)
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ATA Storage for Video Applications (.pdf)
Off-the-shelf PCs can provide an introduction to the exciting world of video editing. When becoming the next major movie producer or simply making a video of the kids' birthday party for Grandma, the...(read more)
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Case Study: ETXexpress Infotainment (.pdf)
What happens when you seamlessly integrate digital entertainment with home control? Imagine waking up and having the coffee brewed, the TV on and tuned to the news station of your choice and the day's...(read more)
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COM Express & ETXexpress Explained (.pdf)
The PICMG COM Express Specification was developed from the open standard called the ETXexpress, originally developed by Kontron together with Intel in 2003. Since the ETXexpress name was thought to be...(read more)
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Conduction Cooling Techniques for Rugged Computers (.pdf)
Conduction cooling for modular embedded computers have been used for many years in applications where air cooling is not appropriate. Standardization efforts in that domain have early helped to...(read more)
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CPCI FlexiSwitch Leverages Installed base of VoIP and Media Gateways (.pdf)
Rising transactions and traffic may generate a bottleneck in existing VoIP installations by lack of internal and external switching capacity. In this article Stephan discusses how innovative CPCI...(read more)
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Designing For Robust Shock and Vibration Resistance (.pdf)
The Omnix product family from ICS Advent is designed to provide robust protection against shock and vibration factors starting from the point of shipment, continuing through installation at the...(read more)
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Designing Industrial Computing Solutions for Optimal Cooling and Airflow (.pdf)
The traditional approach to cooling system design has been to conduct some rudimentary calculations on total wattage verses airflow requirements and then add enough fans to inject the estimated...(read more)
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E²Brain™ A Revolutionary New Approach to Embedded Computers (.pdf)
In the present world of pervasive computing, businesses and private users must rely on an ever increasing number of machines and appliances whose functionality is based solely on embedded computers....(read more)
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Evolution of the ETX Standard (.pdf)
This paper will cover the Embedded Technology eXtended (more commonly referred to as ETX®) standard including its latest version ETX 3.0. The original ETX standard was introduced in the January...(read more)
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HCI Beyond the GUI: Design for Haptic, Speech, Olfactory and Other Nontraditional Interfaces
HCI Beyond the GUI: Design for Haptic, Speech, Olfactory and Other Nontraditional Interfaces With contributions from leading human factors designers, this guide provides the know-how necessary to...(read more)
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High-end Graphics for Embedded Computing (.pdf)
Until recently, embedded system developers who needed high-end embedded graphics had to settle for consumer motherboards that do not meet the demands on energy consumption, cooling and longer...(read more)
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Integrating Options for Remote Status & Fault Monitoring (.pdf)
The ability to smoothly incorporate remote monitoring of status and fault conditions has become an important factor in the successful deployment of modern industrial computing solutions. Unlike...(read more)
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Kontron COMs Withstand Heat and Harsh Environments (.pdf)
Today's embedded system applications are expected to operate efficiently and reliably in a variety of environments in offices, factories, hospitals, and under harsh conditions that include industrial...(read more)
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Kontron Supports Computing Autonomy (.pdf)
An autonomous underwater vehicle has specific embedded computing requirements beyond the obligatory small form factor. The vehicle's operation is dependent on data and telemetry from various...(read more)
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Kontron X-Board* Modules Enable Multiple Solutions from a Single Design (.pdf)
As an early pioneer in the development of embedded computing modules for semi-customized systems, Kontron's mission is to provide OEMs with access to a full suite of modules that can be exchanged like...(read more)
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MicroTCA for Medical Applications (.pdf)
Multi-core processors are now mainstream and can bring significant benefits to medical image processing. Compared to single server solutions, Embedded Computer Technology provides a compact,...(read more)
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MicroTCA Opens Up a New World for AdvancedMCs (.pdf)
Kontron, a global leader in embedded computer technology manufacturing, has been successfully employing an AMC everywhere strategy for its AdvancedTCA products since publication of the AMC...(read more)
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MicroTCA, a Flexible Toolbox with AMCs (.pdf)
The resulting systems are extremely compact and efficient and are outstanding as solutions in the areas of telecommunications, medical technology and complex automation systems. MicroTCA Release 1.0...(read more)
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Modular Backplane Design (.pdf)
From their earliest inception, one of the primary advantages of most industrial computing systems has been the ability to break free of the constraints imposed by motherboard-based computer (Single...(read more)
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Modularity Offers Real Solutions (.pdf)
Changes in factory floor technology have strongly affected the ruggedized monitor industry. Monitors are a key way to communicate with personnel and keep on top of plant activities to prevent downtime...(read more)
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New-Generation Applied Computing Solutions For the Communications Market (.pdf)
During the past few years, the communications market requirements for "applied computing" solutions have been steadily evolving toward an increasing emphasis on cost-effective, highly configurable,...(read more)
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New-Generation Applied Computing Solutions For the Industrial Automation Market (.pdf)
During the past few years, the industrial automation market's requirements for "applied computing" solutions have been steadily evolving toward an increasing emphasis on cost-effective, highly...(read more)
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Next-Generation Applied Computing Solutions For Test & Measurement Applications (.pdf)
During the past few years, the test and measurement market's requirements for "applied computing" solutions have been steadily evolving toward an increasing emphasis on cost-effective, highly...(read more)
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Open Modular Systems - Ready-to-run for Customized Projects (.pdf)
A dvancedTCA and MicroTCA claim to provide standardised COTS components for cost effective system designs with short lead times and high flexibility. At the same time, the technology is new to many...(read more)
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PICMG 1.3: The Answer to Growing Bandwidth Requirements? (.pdf)
In all applications, bandwidth requirements for data transmission and processing are constantly rising. Existing PCI infrastructure should continue to be used here as much as possible. At least in the...(read more)
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Selecting ATA Disk Storage for a Video Edit System (.pdf)
To meet today.s business requirements, server prices have steadily declined over the years, while server performance and storage capacity have increased. At the same time, the cost for tape storage...(read more)
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The Basic Backup Guide (.pdf)
Whether you are backing up an individual workstation or a small network, tape is an ideal storage medium because it is capable of storing high capacities of information for a relatively low cost. And,...(read more)
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The Dual-Core Challenge (.pdf)
F or mobile network operators and content service providers, real-time multimedia applications such as audio and video streaming, video telephony, video mail, video conferencing, video ringback tone,...(read more)
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The Intel® Pentium® M Processor: Microarchitecture and Performance (.pdf)
The Intel??Pentium® M processor is a key component of Intel??Centrino. mobile technology platform. It is Intel.s first microprocessor designed specifically for mobility. It provides outstanding...(read more)
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Thermal Management in Embedded PC Systems (.pdf)
Getting the maximum performance out of embedded PCs while keeping their size, weight and cost within reasonable limits requires careful thermal design. Under worst-case operation, excessive internal...(read more)
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Underwriters Laboratory(UL) Certification for Computer-On-Modules (COMs) (.pdf)
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization which has been testing products for public safety for over a century. Each...(read more)
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Wake Up x86 Devices From S5 Sleep State in ms (.pdf)
Traditionally, x86 systems have relied on boot firmware called the BIOS (Basic Input Output System), which provides a wide range of device compatibility and detects the system configuration at boot...(read more)
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Measurement, Control, and Communication Using IEEE 1588
Measurement, Control, and Communication Using IEEE 1588 Providing invaluable assistance in the design of new applications, this book offers detailed discussion of the complex features of the...(read more)
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Physical Database Design: The Database Professional's Guide to Exploiting Indexes, Views, Storage, and More
Physical Database Design: The Database Professional's Guide to Exploiting Indexes, Views, Storage, and More Discussing the concept of how physical structures of databases affect performance, this...(read more)
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Resilient Storage Networks: Designing Flexible Scalable Data Infrastructures
Resilient Storage Networks: Designing Flexible Scalable Data Infrastructures This book explains the components, as well as how to design and implement a resilient storage network for workgroup,...(read more)
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Video and Media Servers: Technology and Applications, Second Edition
Video and Media Servers: Technology and Applications, Second Edition An excellent practical guide, this second edition continues to provide a technical understanding of professional digital video...(read more)
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Writing for Visual Media
Writing for Visual Media This reference focuses on the fundamental problems faced by novice writing programs that will be viewed rather than read....(read more)
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Disaster Survival Guide for Business Communications Networks
Disaster Survival Guide for Business Communications Networks A handy reference to ensuring protection of your organization's telephone, Internet, network and storage systems....(read more)
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Embedded Systems Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide for Engineers and Programmers
Embedded Systems Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide for Engineers and Programmers A practical guide covering embedded hardware, firmware, and applications, this book clarifies all concepts with...(read more)
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Embedded Systems Building Blocks, Second Edition
Embedded Systems Building Blocks, Second Edition This text provides a set of software modules to save time in designing embedded systems, describing what each module is, how it works, what...(read more)
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Embedded Systems Design: An Introduction to Processes, Tools, and Techniques
Embedded Systems Design: An Introduction to Processes, Tools, and Techniques An easy-to-understand guidebook for those embarking upon an embedded processor development project....(read more)
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Embedded Systems Firmware Demystified
Embedded Systems Firmware Demystified Provides a roadmap for embedded system startups, demonstrates how to develop tools for 21 platforms, and more....(read more)
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PCI Bus Demystified, Second Edition
PCI Bus Demystified, Second Edition An applications-oriented introduction to the PCI bus, this book places emphasis on implementing PCI in a variety of computer architectures and gives special...(read more)
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PCI Compliance: Implementing Effective PCI Data Security Standards
PCI Compliance: Implementing Effective PCI Data Security Standards Offering an understanding of the PCI Data Security standards, this book shows how to implement security on the network...(read more)
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Practical Statecharts in C/C++: Quantum Programming for Embedded Systems
Practical Statecharts in C/C++: Quantum Programming for Embedded Systems This thorough text will teach you to model reactive systems, efficiently code statecharts directly in C and C++, and...(read more)
