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quick and simple configuration. Adding to
its flexibility, there are multiple variations
of the distribution, including Xubuntu,
Lubuntu, Ubuntu-server and Mythbuntu.
Yocto is another distribution that is partic-
ularly suited for video and graphics drivers.
In the case of Yocto, the package provides the
tools and processes to make your own dis-
tributions, whereby the distribution admin-
istrator can make their own repositories
of software. While Yocto requires a greater
depth of knowledge and expertise in terms
of development and customization, it is well
suited for more deeply embedded solutions
where for example multi-media drivers are
more important than ease of use.
With any software development project, there
will never be a miracle one-size-fits-all solu-
tion and when time is no object, then select-
ing a distribution with a familiar architecture
will certainly work. However, when time is a
critical factor in product delivery, then a fully
optimized embedded board, pre-loaded with
the latest drivers, tools, cross-platform QT
software and distributions ready for almost
instant plug and play customization, will
reduce time to market significantly. With soft-
ware engineering and new product develop-
ment being such a dynamic, fast-moving area,
keeping up with the latest changes, enhance-
ments and innovations is essential to ensure
your solutions not only meet the demands of
today, but also allow for future requirements.
It’s important to be open and willing to try,
test and explore new opportunities. You only
have to consider the potential that the inde-
pendent Android platform could possibly
offer in terms of its GUI. And while Android
has been so successful in the mobile con-
sumer environment, although it doesn’t have
the interface drivers for suitable for indus-
trial applications now, who knows where this
might take us in the future? So, while knowl-
edge and expertise of existing software solu-
tions is vital, so too is forward thinking vision
where research and testing can explore and
deliver future-proof solutions.
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SINTRONES: ABOX-5000G1 features
GPU computing with CUDA technology
SINTRONES introduce the new ABOX-
5000G1, a fanless in-vehicle computer with
dedicated graphics card combining CUDA
technology into IoT Connected Smart Cars
& Vehicles application and supporting deep
learning A.I., virtual reality, and autonomous
vehicles.
IBASE rolls out AGS series intelligent
IoT gateway system
IBASE Technology rolls out its new gener-
ation Intel based AGS Series intelligent IoT
gateway system aimed at industrial control
and factory automation applications. It can
be used as an IoT gateway serving as a plat-
form to connect devices and securely transfer
data to clouds, or as a Machine-to-Machine
gateway providing interconnection of devices
to enhance workflow, including wired and
wireless, in various industrial environments.
congatec: COM Express Type 6 module
with AMD Ryzen embedded processors
congatec introduces the conga-TR4 COM
Express Type 6 module based on the new
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 proces-
sors. Setting a new benchmark for high-end
embedded computer modules, AMD Ryzen
Embedded V1000 processors deliver up to
3X more GPU performance than competitive
solutions, and up to 2X increase in perfor-
mance over previous generations.
Interface Concept: XeonD-15xx
processor-based 6U VPX DSP board
Interface Concept unveils the IC-INT-
VPX6e, a Server Class Digital Signal Pro-
cessing board, based on two Intel Xeon
D-15xx processors (12-core version), in a
6U VPX form factor. The IC-INT-VPX6e
combines unmatched performance at low
power with the Intel Xeon 14nm SoC pack-
age, together with up to 64GB high-speed
DDR4 memory.
DATA MODUL: Coffee Lake COM
Express module
With the current Intel Core platform, Coffee
Lake H (eighth generation), having been offi-
cially launched, DATA MODUL can provide
customers with samples of the corresponding
COM Express Basic Type 6 modules. These
reference modules can then be immediately
put into production on baseboards, or used
for customer-specific single board computers
(ODM designs).
Pentair: PXIe system offers high
data transmission rates for test and
measurement signals
Pentair is expanding its product range with
a modular PXI Express system for test and
measurement applications. As with all Schroff
products, the off-the-shelf component
options ensure flexibility and cost-efficient
adaptation of numerous customer or applica-
tion requirements.
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