Category Archives: In Vehicle PC

What about cloud computing and clots?

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However, once the first bank became a victim, immediately all the other institutions started to learn more about the attacks, search for solutions, then deploy those solutions quickly. When I look at military cloud security solutions, there are many vendors and partners providing tools and solutions, but not many providing availability security embedded computer attacks are hurting the availability of online services and many antivirus vendors and firewall vendors do not focus on the availability aspect.”  Cloud providers find protecting the shared infrastructure can be challenging because it is an expensive up-front cost, he continues. 

 

refer to : http://mil-embedded.com/articles/cloud-security-the-dod/

Eables remote desktops for C4ISR

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Virtualization trends in commercial computing offer benefits for cost, reliability, and security, but pose a challenge for military operators who need to visualize lossless imagery in real time. 10 GbE technology enables a standard zero client solution for viewing pixel-perfect C4ISR sensor and graphics information with near zero interactive latency.
For C4ISR systems, ready access to and sharing of visual information at any operator position can increase situational awareness and mission effectiveness. Operators utilize multiple information sources including computers and camera feeds, as well as high-fidelity radar and sonar imagery. Deterministic real-time interaction with remote computers and sensors is required to shorten decision loops and enable rapid actions.

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Gaming board with AMD Embedded G-Series T56N APU

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 A new All-in-One Gaming Board, the AMB-A55EG1. AMB-A55EG1 features AMD Embedded G-Series T56N 1.65GHz dual-core APU, two DDR3-1333 SO-DIMM, which provides great computing and graphic performance is suitable for casino gaming and amusement applications. It is designed to comply with the most gaming regulations including GLI, BMM, and Comma 6A. AMB-A55EG1 is specifically designed to be a cost competitive solution for the entry-level gaming market.

AMB-A55EG1 utilizes the functions of an X86 platform, 72-pin Gaming I/O interface, intrusion detection and also various security options, and a complete line of Application Programming Interfaces to create smoother gaming development.

Key features of AMB-A55EG1:

● AMD Embedded G-Series T56N 1.65GHz dual-core APU

● 2 DDR3 SO-DIMM slot support to max 8GB

● 1 VGA port + 1 HDMI port

● 72-pin golden finger interface

● 256KB battery back-up SRAM with battery low monitor 

● 2 ccTalk ports

● 1 Gigabit Ethernet port

● 6 USB ports

● 2 SATA ports + 1 mSATA port

● 2 Intrusion Detection door switches

● Hardware security by FPGA + PIC

● 5.1 channels with 2 channel amplifier (6W x 2)

 

acrosser AMB-A55EG1 is powered by AMD low power G-Series T56N dual core platform that uses an AMD Radeon HD 6320 graphic controller.  The DirectX® 11 support lets you enjoy awesome graphics performance, stunning 3D visual effects and dynamic interactivity. Discrete-level GPU with OpenGL 4.0 and OpenCL™ 1.1 support device provides the tools to build the designs of tomorrow, today.

In conclusion, AMB-A55EG1 bridges Acrosser’s innovated gaming solutions and AMD Embedded G-Series APU to bring the optimum combination of computing power, graphic performance, and gaming features. Acrosser supports all gaming products in Windows XP Pro, XP embedded and mainstream Linux operation system with complete software development kit (SDK).  In addition, Acrosser’s gaming platforms have a minimum 5-year availability to fulfill the demand of long term supply in gaming industry.

 

For more information on AMB-A55EG1 or any other products, please contact your local Acrosser sales channel or logon to our website: www.acrosser.com

 

Metal texture is the solution

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For the critical embedded computer industry, electronics reliability is not merely a desirable attribute – it’s a definite must-have. Consequently, VITA’s 51.0 and related reliability prediction standards, in addition to its  Embedded Computer, aim to develop standards and guidelines to make reliability prediction more manageable.

Computer reliability has been near the top of the list of concerns for system developers since the dawn of the computer. The level of reliability has increased multifold over the years, making  embedded computer reliable enough for even the most critical applications.

refer to: http://vita-technologies.com/articles/vita-and-reliability-reliability-prediction-challenges/

 

What about embedded mobile market?

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Mobile Battery life

Mobile computing has always required a balance of embedded performance and power consumption. The combination of smaller form factors and consumers demanding more out of their devices has led chip designers to develop ways around the power/performance gap. Without cutting power altogether, designers turn to techniques like clock scaling, where embedded processor speeds vary based on the intensity of a task. Designers have also reverted to dual- and quad-core processors that decrease power while still delivering performance. As consumers continue to trend toward an “always on, always connected” experience, processors must become more powerful and more energy efficient.

Connectivity

The way consumers use computing devices is drastically changing, as their primary computing devices are no longer stationary, but carried paltform around in their pockets, bags, and purses. The number of mobile connected devices will exceed the world’s population in 2012, according to industry studies. By 2016 there will be more than 10 billion mobile Internet connections around the world, with 8 billion of them being personal devices and 2 billion Machine-to-Machine (M2M) connections.

 refer to:http://embedded-computing.com/articles/matching-cores-demands-always-mobile-applications/#at_pco=cfd-1.0

About Real-time and general-purpose operating..

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 Virtualization for embedded systems has many implementations in which two or more operating systems coexist to gain the benefits of each. One approach puts Microsoft Windows and a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) together.

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Much is being said about virtualization these days in the softwareworld. Simply stated, virtualization is about getting multiple OSs to run on the same computing platform at the same time. Virtualization has been cited as a key technology for getting the most performance out of the newest multicore processors. But just as not all computing applications are the same, not all virtualization approaches are appropriate for all applications.

Embedded Systems have a key requirement that doesn’t normally apply to office and server computers: the need for deterministic response to real-time events. To support the requirement for determinism, embedded applications typically use RTOSs. Embedded applications also employ general-purpose OSs to handle operator interfaces, databases, and general-purpose computing tasks.

In the past, because OSs couldn’t successfully co-reside on computing platforms, system developers employed multiple processing platforms using one or more to support real-time functions and others to handle general-purpose processing. System designers that can combine both types of processing on the same platform can save costs by eliminating redundant computing hardware. The advent of multicore processors supports this premise because it is possible to dedicate processor cores to different computing environments; however, the software issues posed by consolidating such environments require special consideration. Combining real-time and general-purpose operating environments on the same platform (Figure 1) places some stringent requirements on how virtualization is implemented.

1.Paravirtualization

2.Server virtualization

3.Hardware-aided embedded virtualization      

4.Leveraging Intel Architecture

5.Embedded virtualization saves costs

 

refer: http://embedded-computing.com/articles/real-time-general-purpose-unite-via-virtualization/

Missing layer of security in connected embedded devices

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IDC is predicting that 15 billion intelligent devices will be connected to the Internet by 2015. This explosion in connected embedded devices has spawned a new generation of hackers targeting mobile devices, automobiles, medical equipment, and other systems. Alan discusses what these latest security threats to embedded devices look like and what steps companies should take to protect their devices from attacks launched via the Internet.

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refer:

http://embedded-computing.com/articles/the-president-cofounder-icon-labs/

 

 

You can get even higher graphics performance from AMB-N280S1

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AMB-N280S1, which carries Intel dual- core 1.8 GHz Atom Processor N2800. acrosser takes advantage of Atom Cedar Trail N2000 series processor in design, such as low power consumption and small footprint as former Atom series.

In vehicle computer, single board computer, Industrial PC

In vehicle computer, single board computer, Industrial PC

Intel Atom Processor N2800 provides more powerful graphic performance by less power consumption. AMB-N280S1 can support both two displays to maximum resolution 1920 x 1200. It also offers the 18-bit LVDS interface for small size LCD panel.

Acrosser provides total Intel’s Atom solutions in 3.5” SBC line: AR-B6050 with Atom N450 processor, AR-B6051 with Atom E640 Processor as well as AMB-N280S1 with Atom N2800 Processor. AR-B6051 is suitable for lower power and performance application, while for the better CPU power purpose, you can choose AR-B6050 and you can get even higher graphics performance from AMB-N280S1.

AMB-N280S1 Features

‧ Intel Atom N2800 1.86GHz
‧ 1 x DDR3 SO-DIMM up to 4GB
‧ 1 x VGA
‧ 1 x HDMI
‧ 1 x 18-bit LVDS
‧ 4 x USB2.0
‧ 6 x COM (5 x RS-232, 1 x RS-232/485)
‧ 2 x GbE (Realtek RTL8111E)
‧ 1 x KB/MS
‧ 1 x Mini-PCIe slots
‧ 1 x SATA
‧ 8-bit GPIO

AMB-D255T1 can support dual displays via VGA, HDMI or LVDS

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 AMB-D255T1, which carries the Intel dual- core 1.86GHz Atom Processor D2550. AMB-D255T1 features powerful graphic performance via VGA and HDMI, DDR3 SO-DIMM support, mSATA socket with USB signals and SIM slot, and a DC jack for easy power in. 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 can support dual displays via VGA, HDMI or LVDS. AMB-D255T1 has one MiniPCIe type expansion slot with SIM card socket for customer’s expansion.

Wi-Fi AP Mode Solution for In-Vehicle Computer

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In vehicle computer, single board computer, Industrial PC

In vehicle computer, single board computer, Industrial PC

 

A Wi-Fi specification, (IEEE-802.11 a/b/g/n) is a commonly adopted technology for in-vehicle computer products. These are AP (Access Point) Mode and Station Mode for the Wi-Fi technologies. In general, the Wi-Fi module can only support Station Mode which allows user to connect to a local Access Point in range; however, acrosser has studied and reviewed numerous field applications and has took into consideration these results when the company designed their in-vehicle computer products, such as, the AR-V6100FL and AR-V6002FL. Acrosser Wi-Fi modules can support both AP Mode and Station Mode, allowing the user to switch mode during operation.