How Does FMC Measure up Against PMC/XMC for Embedded Defense/Aerospace Applications?
By Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing
Software Defined Radio Handbook (Ninth edition)
By Rodger H. Hosking, Pentek, Inc.
SECTION: Editor's Perspective, by John McHale
DoD says suppliers need to foot the dev bill
Show me the weapon system, no more PowerPoints please
In tough economic times, the DoD expects cost and risk sharing from suppliers in the development of new products and technologies.
SECTION: Special Feature
Freescale resurrects mil AltiVec after renewed need
Where, oh where, had AltiVec gone - and where is it now? - Interview with Glenn Beck, Network Products Division, Freescale Aerospace and Defense/Single Board Computing Market Segment Manager
By Sharon Hess, Managing Editor
In an interview with Military Embedded Systems, Glenn Beck of Freescale discusses the renaissance of AltiVec in the mil ecosystem with the introduction of the AMP Series processors.
SECTION: Technology Trends
Stronger algorithms for stronger designs
Measurement and analysis techniques for wireless systems
By Mike Donovan and Dr. Jon Friedman, MathWorks
A unified technical computing and measurement environment that allows the development of algorithms and processing of real-world data satisfies specifications and requirements while yielding a more robust design. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lewis Hunsaker)
Getting the power-to-performance ratio just right
If power is the problem, can GPGPU be the solution?
By Peter Thompson, GE Intelligent Platforms
Future generations of General-Purpose Graphics Processing Units (GPGPUs) look to improve performance per watt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)
Ruggedizing commercial tech for mil gets best of both
Case study: Ruggedizing Cisco Ethernet switches for the military
By Mike Southworth, Parvus Corporation
This case study reveals how "ruggedizing" a commercial Ethernet switch can provide a cost-effective networking solution for demanding military applications. (U.S. Army photo by Rich Bartell)
Lightning won't destroy new TVS devices
Protect aircraft subsystems with optimized TVS devices
By Kent Walters, Microsemi Corporation
To meet the latest demanding multiple-burst surge protection standards in avionics systems, the construction of traditional Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) devices must be reevaluated to improve on thermal management and other limitations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Corey Hook)
SECTION: Sister Publication Article
Sister publication article: PC/104 and Small Form Factors
Making wearable computers battle-ready
By Justin Dyster, Black Diamond Advanced Technology
The viability of computers in the military has long since been established, but wearable computers? They'd better be unobtrusive, maneuverable, ruggedly reliable.
 
SECTION: New Products
WinSystems
Low Power IntelŪ Atom™-Based Single Board Computer
PTC
Managing Variants in a Software Product Line (SPL) With Integrity, A PTC Product
Rambus
Cryptography Research Hosting DPA and Suite B Training in Washington, D.C.
Esterel Technologies
Production-Proven Critical Systems and Software Development Solutions
Extreme Engineering Solutions
Small Form Factor (SFF) ATR System less than 3.5 lbs. and 72 in3 for SWaP optimized applications
Annapolis Micro Systems
Dual Twelve Bit 2.3 or 1.5 GSps DAC I/O Card
TEWS Technologies
PMC Module with 32 Channels of 16-bit D/A with memory
EDT
PCIe x1 1553B board with software-based protocol
Presagis
Avionics Cockpit Graphics Development Tools & OpenGL Drivers
Winmate Communication Inc.
New! 8.4” Rugged Tablet PC in Cedar Trail Platform
Meritec
HERCULESŪ Interconnection System
Datakey Electronics
RUGGEDrive memory tokens deliver USB flash drive or SD card functionality in an ultra-rugged form factor
Innovative Integration
PEX6-COP - PCIe Coprocessor with FMC + FPGA
Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions
Rugged, high performance DZUS secure network file server
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