Dedicated Systems e-Spotlight: Vol 9, Issue 16s published on April 24, 2008
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Innova Systems (SolidWorks)
UK SolidWorks Team Expands to Meet Demand for 3D Design Software
Product design software experts, Innova Systems has announced that it has expanded its team to help support the growing use of SolidWorks in the UK technology sector....
Cambridge based Innova Systems has announced that it has expanded its team of engineers, in order to meet the growing demand for its advanced 3D computer aided design software called Solidworks. After an extensive search for the very best people in this field, Innova has finally brought on board two application engineers and two new account managers.
"Our new application engineers are 'premier league engineers'," said Mark Bradford, Managing Director of Innova. "These are design engineers who have real industry experience and are at the top of their game. Likewise, with our new account managers, we have been careful to choose people who will fully understand our customers' needs and have the knowledge and motivation to ensure Innova maintains its reputation...
Date : Apr 15, 2008
SPOTLIGHT SELECTION
This is the spotlight edition of our e-gazette. You can still find all submitted announcements on our website.
Boards
VMETRO
Industry´s First FMC is VMETRO A/D Module
VMETRO today announced the industry´s first FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC/VITA 57) module....
The ADC510, available in air-cooled and conduction-cooled rugged versions, integrates two 12-bit 500MHz A/D chips for use in DSP applications such as Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Electronic Counter Measures (ECM), and Radar. This innovative design, based on the emerging VITA 57.1 standard, makes it easier for developers to integrate FPGAs into their embedded system designs.
The ADC510 supports two Texas Instruments ADS5463 ADC devices with each device supporting a sampling rate up to 500 MSPS and providing 12-bits of digital output. The ADC device interfaces are routed to the FMC connector to enable an FPGA on a baseboard to directly control and receive data. There is a choice of sample clock sources for the ADC510 including an onboard source that supports sampling rates of 300, ...
Date: Apr 22, 2008
Industry News (Financial)
Enea
Enea Acquires French Software Company Netbricks
Second Acquisition in Short Time Expands Enea Offering of Networking Protocol Software and Creates New Sales Channels...
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 22, 2008 - Enea®, (Nordic Exchange/Small Cap/ENEA), a world leading provider of network software and services, today announced the acquisition of French software company Netbricks SAS, a leading developer and supplier of networking protocol stacks. Netbricks protocols target telecom markets, where Enea already earns the majority of its revenue.
By acquiring Netbricks, Enea strengthens and expands its existing product portfolio dedicated for next-generation networking applications. The two companies also have complementary customers among international network equipment providers. Netbricks´ customers include Alcatel-Lucent, Thales and Thomson.
Netbricks net sales for 2007 were EUR 2.5 million with a geographical sales split divided between E...
Date: Apr 23, 2008
Enea
Enea Acquires Romanian Services Company IP Devel
Acquisition Strengthens Enea Services and
Opens Expansion Possibilities in Europe
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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 21, 2008 - Enea (Nordic Exchange/Small Cap/ENEA), a world leading provider of network software and services, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire IP Devel SRL. The acquisition of IP Devel provides Enea with a base on which to expand its European business and it also secures development capacity for its own products.
IP Devel is specialized in embedded systems development and advanced test services. The company is profitable and has grown quickly since 2000. Net sales for 2007 were approximately EUR 4 million. Enea is, since 2006, one of IP Devel´s largest customers and partners. IP Devel has about 120 employees and is based in Bucharest.
"IP Devel is a well-run and profitable company with good growth and great cu...
Date: Apr 23, 2008
Industry News (Market)
The Embedded Masterclass
TTE Systems to Launch RapidiTTyT Builder at UK Embedded Systems Event
TTE Systems Ltd have announced that they will be launching their new RapidiTTy Builder product at the UK Embedded Masterclass....
Embedded development tools specialist TTE Systems Ltd have announced that they will be launching their new RapidiTTy Builder product at the UK Embedded Masterclass to be held in London and Bristol on May 8th and 13th. http://www.embedded-masterclass.com
RapiTTy Builder is a powerful development environment supporting the creation of reliable and efficient code for "commercial off-the-shelf" (COTS) microcontrollers with ARM7® and Cortex-M3® cores. RapidiTTyT Builder includes the TTE BuilderT engine which helps the designer integrate, customise and configure an extensive suite of library code (including three complete operating systems) in order to match the precise needs of a given application.
"Feedback during ...
Date: Apr 24, 2008
NOVOSOFT LLC
HANDY PASSWORD 4.3 - New Corporate Password Manager
The new 4.3 version of HANDY PASSWORD software by NOVOSOFT LLC now provides completely new functionality to make multi-user password management as secure and efficient as possible....
NOVOSOFT LLC has announced the release of a new version of its popular Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox add-on. HANDY PASSWORD 4.3 provides completely new functionality that allows using the application in enterprise networks, encourages IT-staff to efficiently managing user access to internal and external resources and turns the application into powerful corporate security manager.
HANDY PASSWORD is a multifunctional password manager completely automating the process of logging into online accounts and filling out registration forms. The application is available in two editions - PC and USB ones. The first is designed for installing on desktops, the second runs directly from USB portable devices. Combination of comfortable user interface, ability to work with two the most popula...
Date: Apr 23, 2008
SYSGO AG
SYSGO releases PikeOS BSP for MPC8379E on Freescale´s MPC8379EMDS board
Paris - April 22, 2008
SYSGO today announced the availability of a PikeOS Board Support Package for Freescale MPC8379EMDS, a Modular Development System (MDS) board using the MPC8379e, a PowerQUICC® II Pro Communicati...
"A growing number of applications are driving the need for highly integrated and cost effective solutions that deliver high performance", declared Jacques Brygier, Vice President Marketing SYSGO AG. "This new port of PikeOS is the answer to customers who want the right solution in terms of powerful networking capabilities and quick access to storage devices combined with flexibility and high level of security."
PikeOS is an embedded systems platform where multiple virtual machines can run simultaneously in a secure environment. The secure virtualization technology allows multiple OS APIs to run concurrently on one machine. Several personalities needed in avionics are available such as POSIX with TCP/IP, Java, and ARINC/APEX, including a full ARINC 653 scheduler. Using PikeOS personali...
Date: Apr 22, 2008
ELMA Electronic Inc.
2nd generation AdvancedTCA handle from Elma - No assembly required
Most ATCA handles in the industry have several small components that need to be assembled, which can be tricky and time-consuming. The Elma ATCA handles are one piece, greatly reducing assembly time, which can be a hidde...
FREMONT, California - Elma Electronic Inc., a global manufacturer of electronic packaging products, has announced a 2nd Generation AdvancedTCA (ATCA) handle that does not require assembly. The one-piece handle simply has two screws to attach it to the panel/PCB.
Most ATCA handles in the industry have several small components that need to be assembled, which can be tricky and time-consuming. The Elma ATCA handles are one piece, greatly reducing assembly time, which can be a hidden cost. Assembly time is one of the biggest complaints of ATCA board vendors who use various vendors' handles. Further, the handle's alignment pin is also part of the handle mold, which makes it much more sturdy and increases drop-test survivability.
The Elma ATCA handle is engaged/dis...
Date: Apr 19, 2008
Energi Technical
Telelogic to present UML software modelling technology at Embedded Masterclass 2008
Telelogic to present the 'UML 2 Testing Profile' and its practical application for the testing of embedded software applications at the UK embedded systems event....
UML company, Telelogic (now owned by IBM) will be presenting their UML modelling tools at the technology developer´s event, the Embedded Masterclass. This event is to be held in both London and Bristol on May 8th and 13th. http://www.embedded-masterclass.com
Telelogic will be presenting an introduction to the 'UML 2 Testing Profile', and its practical application for the testing of embedded software applications. The UML Testing Profile is a test modeling language that can be used with all major object and component technologies and applied to testing systems in various application domains. The presentation will explore how the UML Testing Profile can be used as the basis for the automatic generation of test architect...
Date: Apr 18, 2008
Passive Components
ELMA Bustronic Corp.
Elma Bustronic Announces Dual Star MicroTCA Backplane
The 14-slot Dual Star complies with the latest MicroTCA.0 specifications. The connectors are compression mount, which can be easily removed from the backplane individually if damaged. Elma Bustronic is also developing Mi...
FREMONT, California - Elma Bustronic Corporation, an industry leading designer and manufacturer of high performance backplanes has developed a new 14-slot Dual Star MicroTCA backplane. The unit features 10 AMC slots, and dual redundant power module and MicroTCA Controller Hub (MCH) slots in a 14-slot backplane.
The 14-slot Dual Star complies with the latest MicroTCA.0 specifications. The connectors are compression mount, which can be easily removed from the backplane individually if damaged. Elma Bustronic is also developing MicroTCA backplane configurations in press fit and SMT styles.
The Elma Bustronic MicroTCA backplane features an 18-layer controlled-impedance stripline design. There are also eight right angle 10-pin SMD headers for fans. The company also offers...
Date: Apr 19, 2008
ELMA Electronic Inc.
AMC load board from Elma for test & debug of MicroTCA systems
The AMC Load Board is compliant to the MicroTCA.0 and AMC.0 Advanced Mezzanine Card specifications. The unit comes standard in the single module/full size with options for double modules and compact or mid-sizes. Hot-swa...
FREMONT, California - Elma Electronic Inc., a global manufacturer of electronic packaging products, has released a new AMC Load Board. The Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) Load Board is designed for testing the cooling and power of MicroTCA systems.
The AMC Load Board is compliant to the MicroTCA.0 and AMC.0 Advanced Mezzanine Card specifications. The unit comes standard in the single module/full size with options for double modules and compact or mid-sizes. Hot-swap pluggable, the board incorporates a JTAG interface and IPMI support.
The load board is configurable to seven wattages: 0W, 20W, 30W, 40W, 50W, 60W and 70W. Six LEDs on the front panel indicate which power level is activated. Custom wattages and access management is available upon request. The power level can be...
Date: Apr 19, 2008
Seminars, Tutorials, Courses, Workshops, Conferences
Enea
Enea to Present Enea dSPEED Platform at UK Embedded Masterclass
The First Commercial Software Platform for Managing High Performance DSP Clusters...
Stockholm, Sweden and Reading, Berkshire, UK, March 20, 2008 - Enea (Nordic Exchange/Small Cap/ENEA), a world leading provider of network software and services, today announced that it will present the Enea dSPEED Platform at the UK Embedded Masterclass, to be held in London on May 8 and in Bristol on May 13, 2008.
The Enea dSPEED Platform provides high-performance, comprehensive management services for DSP clusters executing data plane applications. These services include start up and configuration, monitoring, crash detection and recovery, error handling, event notification, logging and tracing, diagnostics and statistics, and remote debugging. Enea dSPEED can be used as a standalone DSP management platform. It is also available for the Enea Element high availabi...
Date: Apr 21, 2008
Systems
ELMA Electronic Inc.
Elma announces modular liquid-cooled ATR enclosure
The liquid cooled ATR chassis can fit up to ten 6U x 160mm slots in a 1 ATR Short size. Designed to ARINC 404A, the chassis accepts conduction-cooled modules in various architectures such as VME/64x, cPCI, VXS, VPX, and ...
FREMONT, California - Elma Electronic Inc., a global manufacturer of electronic packaging products, has announced a new liquid-cooled ATR (air transport rack) chassis that is modular. The unit can be configured in various sizes and configurations without starting from scratch, which saves time, effort, and money.
The liquid cooled ATR chassis can fit up to ten 6U x 160mm slots in a 1 ATR Short size. Designed to ARINC 404A, the chassis accepts conduction-cooled modules in various architectures such as VME/64x, cPCI, VXS, VPX, and more. The independent dual liquid-cooled sidewalls dissipate in excess of 100 Watts per slot. Various cooling fluids can be used including glycol, kerosene, PAO, salt water, etc. With a proven high-integrity frame construction, the unit is highly ruggedi...
Date: Apr 19, 2008
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