What's IT managers need...

IT managers are under increasing pressure to boost network capacity and performance to cope with the data deluge. Networking systems are under a similar form of stress with their performance degrading as new capabilities are added in software. The solution to both needs is next-generation System-on-Chip (SoC) communications processors that combine multiple cores with multiple hardware acceleration engines.

 

1.Networks under increasing stress
2. Moore’s Law not keeping pace
3. Hardware acceleration necessary, but …
4.Next-generation multicore SoCs

refer:http://embedded-computing.com/articles/next-generation-architectures-tomorrows-communications-networks/

Show longer medical device life expectancy

 

Like many other industries, health care has become much more agile as practitioners have tried to keep expenses under control. Smaller, more portable devices now enable more efficient and economical diagnostic and treatment procedures to be delivered at the patient’s bedside. Computers-On-Modules (COMs) are helping provide the portability, computing power, and integration needed to increase the longevity of medical device designs.

Electronic device manufacturers are increasingly using Computers-On-Modules (COMs) to produce compact, portable, and easily modified solutions for health care. In addition to smaller solutions, COMs enable longer product life, which is particularly desirable in medical equipment. One reason for this is the stringent and expensive certification process medical devices go through as mandated by the FDA. Furthermore, successful products often become industry standards that medical technicians must learn and adhere to.
By definition, COM designs are modular. The COM approach for embedded technology enables a medical solution’s processing power to be easily updated or upgraded while the physical dimensions and mounting system remain exactly the same. This allows the appearance of the industrial design to stay consistent with market expectations while providing for any needed upgrades. If a particular processor is reaching End-Of-Life (EOL), a module with a current processor can be introduced.
With COMs, the processor and supporting features are placed on a compact module that comprises a complete computer. The I/O for the system and the unique features that differentiate the customer’s product are included on a separate baseboard. Processor upgrades can be made by utilizing different processing modules that mate with the baseboard. This enables easy processor upgrades, plus various modules can be offered spanning a range of performance levels.
refer:
http://embedded-computing.com/articles/com-device-life-expectancy/

About designing remote health systems reaps rewards

As the world’s population continues to age, remote health care ortelehealth devices are becoming an enormous growth area for the embedded systems industry. Low-cost, ubiquitously connected hardware and its associated services are rapidly growing in popularity, allowing doctors to monitor, diagnose, and treat specific health conditions remotely. Telehealth devices can also be used to provide remote data collection, patient reminders, multimedia content delivery, and wellness coaching by monitoring and adjusting the user’s daily fitness and diet.
For most health care device designs, embedded developers must address a number of common requirements, including a graphical interface and small form factor, patient safety, low-power operation, remote management, secure operation, and universal connectivity. In addition, these devices must be built with long-life support plus the ability to interoperate with other equipment in the field. Although hardware and software development for telehealth can be challenging, the rewards are significant, and manufacturers are rapidly seizing opportunities in the marketplace.
To delve into the latest technologies revolutionizing health care, we interviewed telehealth industry experts in this month’s Strategies section. Alan Boucher, Director of Software Architecture and Engineering at Intel-GE Care Innovations, a joint venture between Intel Corporation and GE Healthcare, explains how embedded technologies such as wireless connectivity, software, and sensors can be used to enable and enhance products in a telehealth environment. Also on the forefront of telehealth technology, Dr. Joseph Kvedar, founder and director of the Center for Connected Health, emphasizes the need for programs that move care from the hospital or doctor’s office into the day-to-day lives of patients by incorporating engagement strategies such as games, social networking, coaching, reminders, incentives, and punishments.

Refer:
http://embedded-computing.com/articles/designing-systems-reaps-rewards/

It is also the world’s biggest special-interest exhibition for embedded technologies

The international embedded community meets for three days at its annual highlight in Nürnberg from 26–28 February – the embedded world Exhibition&Conference. The exhibition has been the main hub of one of the most dynamic and highly specialized technology sectors for over 10 years. It is the world’s biggest international exhibition and conference event on embedded system technology. “embedded world will remain focused in 2013 but still grow appreciably. It is the largest event in the world for embedded system technologies and the most professional shop window,” explains Alexander Mattausch, Exhibition Manager of the embedded world Exhibition&Conference at NürnbergMesse.

 

embedded world has been the most important event in the international exhibition calendar for both exhibitors and visitors for a decade. For example, nine out of ten exhibitors at embedded world 2012 confirm that the event is of great or exceptional importance for their marketing and sales activities.
It is also the world’s biggest special-interest exhibition for embedded technologies. “We are very pleased about yet more growth in terms of display space, number of new exhibitors and international share of exhibitors, which confirms the importance of the event,” says Mattausch.

Acrosser technology  ---------------->Booth Hall 2 2-519

 

 

refer http://www.embedded-world.de/en/press/pressreleases/

Intel dual- core 1.86GHz Atom Processor D2550 AMB-D255T1

Networking appliance, Console server, Embedded pc

Mini-ITX mainboard, AMB-D255T1, which carries the Intel dual- core 1.86GHz Atom Processor D2550.AMB-D255T1 also provides complete I/O such as 4 x COM ports, 6 x USB2.0 ports, 1 x GbE RJ-45 port, 1 x SATA port with power connector. AMB-D255T1 as the slim type with single layer I/O ports to make the board total height less than 20mm, with external AC/DC power adaptor which is very suitable for applications with limited space likes Digital Signage, POS or thin client system.
．1 x DDR3 SO-DIMM up to 4GB
．1 x VGA
．1 x HDMI
．1 x 24-bit LVDS
．6 x USB2.0
．4 x COM
．1 x GbE (Realtek RTL8105E)
．1 x PS/2 KB/MS
．1 x MiniPCIe slot
．1 x SATA with power connector
．8-bit GPIO

The Great AR-V6005 and AR-V6100 in 2012

Both Acrosser In-Vehicle PC, AR-V6100 & AR-V6005 have been selected as the winner of 21th Taiwan Excellence Award.

 

 

 AR-V6005FL is equipped with Intel Atom E640 processor and Intel EG20T PCH chipset for low power consumption and entry-level vehicle applications. Not only with standard industrial PC I/O interfaces such as VGA/DVI display, Ethernet, USB, WiFi, Bluetooth, and RS-232/485, AR-V6005FL also features intelligent power management, CAN bus, Digital I/O, i-Button (One Wire), GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi and 3.5G GSM for in-vehicle applications. 

 

 AR-V6100FL is the fanless system features powerful 45W Intel Core i7 technology. AR-V6100FL adopts Acrosser’s expertise of design for in-vehicle applications. These designs include smart power management, high efficient thermal module, and diversity of integrated communication technology such as CAN bus, Wi-Fi, 3.5G GSM, Bluetooth and GPS.

Network Security Appliance with Intel’s 2nd Generation Core Processor for VPN, UTM, and VOIP

Its high-end Network Security Platform AR-R6102 series. The AR-R6102 is built on Intel C206 Cougar Point platform. It delivers dependability and productivity by providing new levels of cost effective data protection, performance, expanded security, virtualization, and power management options. 

AR-R6102 supports scalable range of Intel® Xeon, Core i, Pentium and Celeron processors. Beside the 6 on board Giga bits Ethernet ports, it also provides two Network Interface Card (NIC) slots which are provides flexibility of accommodate up to two 4 ports Gb Ethernet, 4 ports Gb Fiber or 2 ports 10 Gb fiber NICs. The 2U version AR-R6102B has 5 more disk bay to support the RADI 0/1/5 function and provides the option of redundant power supplies. The ECC memory modules are supported for better reliability when Xeon processor is used. 

AR-R6102 also features two USB ports, one RJ-45 console port, a LCD display and LED indicators that monitor power and storage activities for local system management, maintenance and diagnostics. Its high density I/O features make the AR-R6102 series ideal for network appliance needs in today’s IT and server farms. 

These innovative features make AR-R6102 series to be the best choice for Network Security applications such as Enterprise Internet Security, VPN, Firewall, load balancing, high-end Unified Threat Management (UTM), WAN optimization, Network Access Control, Network Behavior Analysis and service control or content filtering and management for both the enterprise and medium-sized offices.