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White Paper: No Room for Error: Creating Highly Reliable, High-Availability FPGA Designs
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It comes as no surprise that the designers of FPGAs for military and aerospace applications are interested in increasing the reliability and availability of their designs. This is, of course, particularly true in the cas... [read more]
It comes as no surprise that the designers of FPGAs for military and aerospace applications are interested in increasing the reliability and availability of their designs. This is, of course, particularly true in the cas... [read more]
Military Embedded Systems Nov/Dec 2011
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
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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.
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.
Military Embedded Systems Nov/Dec 2011
Case study: Ruggedizing Cisco Ethernet switches for the military
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This case study reveals how "ruggedizing" a commercial Ethernet switch can provide a cost-effective networking solution for demanding military applications.
This case study reveals how "ruggedizing" a commercial Ethernet switch can provide a cost-effective networking solution for demanding military applications.
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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 ... [read more]
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 ... [read more]
Military Embedded Systems Nov/Dec 2011
Meeting the military challenge: Designing for wide temperature range systems
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A consistent integrated design methodology, from component testing through verification testing, is crucial for the success of wide temperature range military systems.
A consistent integrated design methodology, from component testing through verification testing, is crucial for the success of wide temperature range military systems.
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Future generations of General-Purpose Graphics Processing Units (GPGPUs) look to improve performance per watt.
Future generations of General-Purpose Graphics Processing Units (GPGPUs) look to improve performance per watt.
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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.
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.
Military Embedded Systems Nov/Dec 2011
JTRS update: Radio systems move closer to deployment, while GMR gets cut
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The evolution of Software Defined Radio (SDR) has segments of the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) close to deployment despite cuts that included the Ground Mobile Radio (GMR) system.
The evolution of Software Defined Radio (SDR) has segments of the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) close to deployment despite cuts that included the Ground Mobile Radio (GMR) system.
Military Embedded Systems Nov/Dec 2011
Lead-free technology in mil/aero electronics
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Reports, standards, best practices, and solutions are being generated in regard to the reliability concerns of lead-free electronics in A&D applications.
Reports, standards, best practices, and solutions are being generated in regard to the reliability concerns of lead-free electronics in A&D applications.
Military Embedded Systems Nov/Dec 2011
Enhancing MIL-STD-1553's bit rate
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EBR-1553 enhances the Mbps of MIL-STD-1553 at the subsystem level as new technologies emerge.
EBR-1553 enhances the Mbps of MIL-STD-1553 at the subsystem level as new technologies emerge.
Military Embedded Systems Nov/Dec 2011
Show me the weapon system, no more PowerPoints please
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In tough economic times, the DoD expects cost and risk sharing from suppliers in the development of new products and technologies.
In tough economic times, the DoD expects cost and risk sharing from suppliers in the development of new products and technologies.
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FMCs promise to do for FPGA based solutions what PMC and XMC did for embedded CPU based systems. However, FMC is not really competing with PMC or XMC, but actually complements it, particularly for high bandwidth, low lat... [read more]
FMCs promise to do for FPGA based solutions what PMC and XMC did for embedded CPU based systems. However, FMC is not really competing with PMC or XMC, but actually complements it, particularly for high bandwidth, low lat... [read more]
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SDR has revolutionized electronic systems for a variety of applications including communications, data acquisition, and signal processing. This handbook shows how DDCs and DUCs, the fundamental building blocks of SDR, c... [read more]
SDR has revolutionized electronic systems for a variety of applications including communications, data acquisition, and signal processing. This handbook shows how DDCs and DUCs, the fundamental building blocks of SDR, c... [read more]
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The right choice for a GPGPU platform depends on several factors. Two approaches can be taken when implementing a GPGPU design: chip-down and mezzanine. GE Intelligent Platforms supports both design methods, allowing cus... [read more]
The right choice for a GPGPU platform depends on several factors. Two approaches can be taken when implementing a GPGPU design: chip-down and mezzanine. GE Intelligent Platforms supports both design methods, allowing cus... [read more]
Military Embedded Systems Nov/Dec 2011
JTRS update: Radio systems move closer to deployment, while GMR gets cut
Summary:
While some Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) variants are slated for 2012 deployment, the program's Ground Mobile Radio (GMR) component was cut. However, SDR is still being embraced by industry and government, and comme... [read more]
While some Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) variants are slated for 2012 deployment, the program's Ground Mobile Radio (GMR) component was cut. However, SDR is still being embraced by industry and government, and comme... [read more]
