Monique DeVoe, Managing Editor
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Addressing USB 3.0 integration challenges for small form factor devices: Q&A with Terry Moore, CEO, MCCI
This Q&A with Terry Moore of MCCI covers the whens and hows of integrating USB 3.0 into SFFs.
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PC/104 and small form factor adoption continues to grow in 2013 and beyond
In a look into the future of Small Form Factors (SFFs), PC/104 and Small Form Factors talked with industry leaders and VDC Research to find out what’s in store.
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Allowing UAVs to get the big picture
Recently UAV use has picked up speed in military and civilian surveillance and monitoring tasks, and we can expect to see more development, in part because of the DoD’s push for a smaller, more agile, and more connected defense plan. For UAV missions to be successful, quality video c...
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A wide range of I/O in SWaP-constrained spaces
UAVs, aircraft, and ground vehicles are tough applications to design for, with SWaP restrictions and deployment in harsh environments. And with other increasing data collection roles, the demands are even higher for performance. Ballard Technology hits the target with its AB3000 Series rug...
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Rugged systems ride the rails
High-Speed Rail (HSR) is a rapidly growing infrastructure in the U.S. and abroad, providing many opportunities for rugged embedded systems. By 2014, the global fleet of high-speed trains is expected to expand from the 2011 count of about 2,500 uni...
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Stacking exciting developments on top of a rich legacy
On the shoulders of versatility and scalability, PC/104 has entered embedded applications from medical to military, and with the recent addition of PCIe to the ecosystem, there are no signs of it leaving.
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20 highlights in the history of PC/104
From '92 to 2012, we celebrate the PC/104 Consortium and specification by highlighting their 20 most significant moments.
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The veteran PC/104 family still going strong
PC/104 turns 20 this year, but the form factor family is still a contender in the fast-moving SFF market. ADL Embedded Solutions is keeping PC/104 up to speed in its PCIe/104 incarnation with the ADLQM67PC SBC. This SBC won’t shy away from today’s graphics-heavy focus, with a 2...
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Putting power-guzzling devices on a diet
I don’t know how many times I’ve been stuck without a power cable or an extra battery when one of my devices begins feebly blinking its last bar of battery life away – but soon that could be happening a lot less often. For most consumers it’s just convenience, thoug...
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Giving smart energy its own "easy button"
Based on an initiative to provide military veterans with easy access to medical information, the Green Button initiative looks to supply energy usage data to end users in a consumer-friendly format.
