The Small Form Factor (SFF) Dilemma in System Design
Design Considerations for Rugged SFF Systems in Today’s Marketplace An engineer has the dilemma of choosing the best technology to
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Weighing Slot Card Flexibility Against Box-Level System Integration Ease
Twenty-five years ago, the military embedded computing community was in the midst of a revolution. System integrators were moving from
Read moreRugged SFF, High-Performance Embedded Vision
Rugged, small form factor (SFF) embedded vision has a long history of use in military embedded systems. ISA and PCI
Read moreCOTS in Space – a Guide for Managers
What would it take to make my SBC space qualified? Let’s start with some clarification of commonly used phrases like
Read moreSpace Marvels and the NASA Connection
2017 is a very special year. We were able to witness the total eclipse of the sun. Figure 1. The
Read moreCase Study: SoCs and FPGAs Tackle Facial Tracking—Part 1
A facial tracking system design example examines the issues and tradeoffs of using FPGA technology versus other alternatives in a
Read moreMulti-Function Trend Drives Ethernet, 1553 and More
In this era of multifunction solutions and system level approaches, 1553 and other military/avionics interfaces now exist as part of
Read moreSolutions Emerge to Tackle Many Facets of Embedded Security
As the awareness and urgency surrounding security increases, technology suppliers are responding with solutions to address complex secure system design
Read moreInterconnectivity is Theme for UAV and UGV Tech Advances
Unmanned systems both air- and ground-based continue to depend on powerful processing technology. The latest trend is toward communications and
Read moreEmbedded Computing Enables Smaller, Smarter UAV Designs
JOE EICHER, DEFENSE GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT KONTRON Highly integrated, embedded technologies with low SWaP are giving UAV system developers an
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