
	Dedicated Systems e-Gazette: Volume10, Issue 35 published on Dec 23, 2009
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	Industry News (Market)
	Energi UK Embedded Systems Masterclass Scheduled for May 2010 The organisers of the UK Embedded Masterclass have announced that the next event is now scheduled for May 6th and 11th 2010, to take place in Cambrid... The organisers of the UK Embedded Masterclass have announced that the next event is now scheduled for May 6th and 11th 2010, to take place in Cambridge and Reading. http://www.embedded-masterclass.com Once again it will consist of 1/2 day embedded systems technology workshops, a tabletop exhibition and an agenda of presentations. With key sponsorship from Lauterbach, IAR and Phaedrus Systems, the organisers are confident that the event will once again grow on previous years and is in good shape to become the main UK embedded systems event for 2010. Wind River, MontaVista, Parasoft, TTE Systems, Diamond Point, Feabhas and LDRA are also already on board for the event. "We are very pleased to be a key sponsor of the Embedded Masterclass 2010," said Barry Lock, Managing Director of Lauterb...	Full version Date:22/12/2009 12:41:00

	Drishti-Soft Solutions Drishti reinforces commitment to education segment; becomes communication technology partner to WLCI Drishti-Soft becomes communication technology partners to WLC India reinforcing their commitment to education industry. ... Gurgaon, December 21, 2009: After a highly successful deployment at LPU (Lovely Professional University), Drishti-Soft moves further by powering communications at WLC. Drishti's award-winning communications suite - Ameyo's professional compatibility with the business processes of education vertical finds another visiting card in Wighan and Leigh College India. WLCI is a leading professional training provider in India with over 40 campus locations across Indian subcontinent. The institution follows a multi-site multi-channel rigorous marketing cycle. It markets through TV, Radio, Web and Print media. The prospects contact the institute via Toll Free Phone Numbers, Premium SMS Numbers published, Email, Web queries, as well as Live Chat Sessions. Besides these, CSR (Customer Support Repre...	Full version Date:21/12/2009 12:35:00

	Boards
	Dynamic Engineering Bridge based PCI and PMC Compatible Adapter Using a rugged PC or need the confidence of Extended Temperature components in your system? The PCIBPMCET is an industrial temperature range PMC carr... PCIBPMCET Features Size: Half size PCI card. PMC compatible slot: 1 PMC Slot provided. Clocks: PCI primary bus can operate at 66 or 33 MHz. Secondary side can operate at at 66 or 33 MHz. Access Width: Standard PCI byte lanes supported for byte, word and long access dependent on installed PMC. 64 or 32 bit operation from either bus supported by Bridge. Access Frequency: Bridge supports 66 or 33 MHz operation. Software Interface: The bridge does not require any user set-up. PMC register definitions as defined by installed hardware. Bridge configuration space can be used to modify bridge settings for special situations. Interrupts: INTA, INTB, INTC, INTD routed to PCI connector. Most PMCs use one Interrupt level [INTA]. Power: +5, +12, -12V, +3V, 3.3VAUX, VIO supplied to PMC. +5 and ...	Full version Date:16/12/2009 22:22:00

	RTOS
	Green Hills Software Embedded World Preview: Green Hills Software demonstrates multicore development and debugging solutions at Embedded World Green Hills Software, Inc., the largest independent vendor of embedded software solutions, will be featuring demonstrations of secure networking and ... Demonstrations on the Green Hills Software stand 10.319 include: Platform for Secure Networking – a comprehensive platform based on the certified secure INTEGRITY RTOS and consisting of secure virtualization, advanced file systems, dual TCP/IP v4/v6 host and routing stack, web server, SSH, SSL, IPSec, wireless communications and security software, Layer 3 routing and management software, USB, and development tools that enable developers to create secure, powerful, high-throughput connected devices with maximum availability in the least time and at the lowest cost. Platform for Medical Devices – incorporates the safety-certified INTEGRITY real-time operating system, a broad range of middleware including communications protocols and graphics, secure virtualization, and an integrated tool ...	Full version Date:16/12/2009 12:40:00

	Pentek, Inc. Pentek Introduces Specialized Beamforming Module for PC Platforms Channel Summation Across Multiple Boards Programmable Phase and Gain Adjustments Built-In Power Monitors and Power Threshold Detectors *Multi-Ch... Pentek is introducing two beamformer PCIe modules to its expansive product line. Each is a high-speed software radio board for processing baseband RF or IF signals and incorporates unique and powerful beamforming functions. Created to accelerate system level design and lower system cost, the boards bring high-performance built-in features and connectivity to PC platforms. The Pentek Models 7753 and 7853 differ in the number of channels and PCIe lanes; eight channels and x16 wide PCIe interface in the former, four channels and x8 wide PCIe interface in the latter. Each module houses up to four or eight 200 MHz, 16-bit A/Ds, each equipped with its own wideband digital down converter (DDC). “Because of the many built-in beamforming features, this is the first time we’ve chosen to inclu...	Full version Date:16/12/2009 06:32:00

	Innova Systems 3D Design Software Company Hits The Mark Innova Systems is celebrating an outstanding result in a review of the technical support that it provides for its UK customers.... Innova Systems, a leading UK reseller of SolidWorks 3D CAD software package, is delighted to announce recognition by SolidWorks Corporation, for providing the highest levels of technical support to its customers. The annual survey, conducted by SolidWorks Corporation is a direct measurement of customer satisfaction, responsiveness and technical ability. "We are very pleased to receive this acknowledgement for our work." said Mark Bradford, Managing Director at Innova. "The focus of SolidWorks has always been to empower the designer and to provide the tools they need to create great designs. We see our role as helping engineers and designers to make the most of this powerful set of tools." Some responses to the survey included the following: "The response to problems has been outsta...	Full version Date:07/12/2009 11:18:00

	Copytrax Copytrax to Exhibit CD, DVD and Blu Ray Publishing Technology Copytrax have announced that they will be exhibiting a range of new CD and DVD and Blu Ray duplication, printing and publishing technologies at Broad... Amongst the new machines that they will be demonstrating will be the new high speed Copytrax Picasso 700, the Copytrax DaVinci Multi and the Copytrax NS2100 network publishing system. Copytrax supply a wide range of equipment for the duplication and printing of CD, DVD and Blu Ray media. They also provide training and consultancy services to assist start-ups and companies that wish start their own digital media publishing departments. "We have some impressive new technology," said Steve Woods, Sales Manager at Copytrax. "In terms of quality of print, speed of production and usability of the equipment, this years has seen a number of significant steps forward and we are looking forward to demonstrating this progress at the show." Copytrax will be demonstrating their recently launched Cop...	Full version Date:04/12/2009 11:55:00

	Pentek, Inc. Pentek Introduces First Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA Module with High-Performance Features Invaluable for Radar and Telemetry Applications - Three 200 MHz A/Ds and Two 800 MHz D/As - Gen 2 PCI Express Support with up to x8 Lanes - GateFlow Design Kit Available for Integrating Custom ... Pentek is introducing its 71620, a multichannel, high-speed data converter XMC module suitable for connection to HF or IF ports for communications, radar, telemetry and medical systems. This new module is the first member of Pentek's Cobalt™ family of products slated to employ Xilinx’s new Virtex-6 family. With greater than two times more resources than previous Virtex generations, including new enhancements in digital signal processing, logic, and clocking technology, the Virtex-6 family delivers the industry’s most advanced FPGA technology. “This new module provides our customers with a much denser fabric for supporting complex applications,” noted Rodger Hosking, vice president of Pentek. “Aside from the performance of the Virtex-6 FPGA, and the additional logic available for custom...	Full version Date:02/12/2009 00:22:00

	Systems
	BVM Limited Fanless IP65 touch screen PanelPCs BVM's range of PanelPCs has been increased with the addition of the POS-SS family, available with touchscreen sizes ranging from 8.4" to 17"... BVM's range of PanelPCs has been increased with the addition of the POS-SS family, available with touchscreen sizes ranging from 8.4" to 17" and supporting a selection of low power Intel Atom, ULV and Core 2 Duo processors, enabling fanless operation. The units all feature a stainless steel IP65 front bezel, making them exceptionally suitable for public-facing Point of Service applications such as information kiosks, ticket machines and other self-service uses. Second screen support is provided making the POS-SS particularly suitable for EPOS where its full range of interfaces and support peripherals such as cash drawers, bar code readers and credit card readers ensure simple installation. The units are a complete PC with all the usual features including...	Full version Date:27/11/2009 09:35:00

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