White Papers
December - 2018
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- OpenVPX™ Interoperability and Rugged Signal Processing
OpenVPX enables integrators to match modules with compatible backplanes and chassis. However, in order to achieve true interoperability, you need to understand how the OpenVPX system of module, slot, backplane, and power profiles fit together. This white paper provides an introduction to OpenVPX terminology and explains its key architectural features.
November - 2017
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- Putting OpenVPX to Work
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May - 2017
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- Putting VPX and OpenVPX to Work Handbook, 1st Edition
OpenVPX provides an effective method for describing VPX components, and also defines numerous âprofilesâ for boards, slots and backplanes that detail specific configurations of channels, interconnections and fabrics. By narrowing the field of configurations, these profiles boost reusability and interoperability between vendors. OpenVPX presents a formal, well-organized system for defining all components in VPX systems.
April - 2017
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- Putting VPX and OpenVPX to Work
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January - 2017
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- Software Defined Radio Handbook
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March - 2016
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- Software Defined Radio Handbook
Software Defined Radio has revolutionized electronic systems for a variety of applications that include communications, data acquisition and signal processing. Recently updated, this
October - 2015
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- Choosing the Right Cooling Methodology for OpenVPX™ Deployments
Which chassis cooling methodology is best for your application? This paper summarizes the basic chassis-level cooling methodologies that are commonly used with VPX: air, conduction, liquid, convection, heat exchangers and more. It provides you with the strengths and weaknesses of each methodology and offers guidance on which to choose.
September - 2015
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- Metadata Handling in Rugged Embedded Video Compression Systems
In many situations, information is useless without information about the information. Thatâs where metadata comes in: it can give context and meaning to, for example, captured video. This white paper describes how a recent update to the highly flexible architecture of GEâs ICS-8580 video compression board uniquely provides it with a metadata engine, making it substantially more powerful in its ability to deliver actionable intelligence.
July - 2015
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- Gaining Precision in Space Applications: Using Voltage References for Precision Signal Paths
Often when selecting a component in the signal path of a satellite system, it is difficult to find a device with the radiation tolerance and the accuracy required. Signal integrity
May - 2015
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- Classification of Objects from Video Streams
Imagine a world in which brilliant machines âunderstandâ whatâs around them â and communicate that understanding to other brilliant machines, making each of them collectively smarter. Todayâs technology innovations are driving the object classification algorithms of tomorrowâs brilliant machines. This paper illustrates how the edge nodes of the network can interact with a variety of real world sensors then apply the âcollective learningâ, such that the experience of an individual machine contributes to the learning of the whole.
January - 2015
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- Transforming the Military Embedded Computing Landscape
This white paper describes the key market drivers, technologies and building blocks that the military is increasingly embracing from the commercial world that provide a clear path to increased operational capabilities within the size, weight and power (SWaP) constraints that are a feature of todayâs most demanding programs.
May - 2013
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- Achieving DO-178C Compliance
DO-178C is the how-to manual for complying with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), which outlines the software development requirements for FAA approval. This paper focuses on specific processes, such as verification and validation activities, traceability, testing methods, and test environments described in DO-178C.
April - 2013
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- Introduction to VPX Technology
What is VPX? VPX (VITA 46) is the next generation of ruggedized compact embedded systems. VPX expands the possible bandwidth, compared to traditional VME systems, by replacing the parallel bus with high speed serial busses. In this white paper, we discuss the serial interconnects, profiles, protocols, and more.
January - 2013
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- Rugged GPGPUs for UAV Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR)
Small light-weight UAV SAR have always been a compromise between size, weight, and power, with capability and real-time actionable intelligence. Traditional digital signal processing technologies processing capability struggles to meet small light weight UAV SAR mission requirements in a timely fashion. Rugged COTS GPGPU boards with their impressive processing capability will disrupt the traditional methods of creating and designing SARs for light-weight UAVs.
February - 2011
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- Embedded Applications Benefit from Advancements in Storage Security Features
As demand for performance and security in harsh environments escalates, solid state flash drives are increasingly appearing in embedded rugged applications.
January - 2011
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- Packaging of Rugged COTS Systems
The benefits of rugged commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) computing systems are many: access to the latest technological breakthroughs; lower prices due to mass produced components; plus the resulting savings in time to market and technical risk.
