C
ontents
4
November 2015
Cover Story:
embedded NUC with Qseven modules
brings two SGET standards together
6
Embedded NUC is the new form
factor standard from SGET for
both boards and system designs.
When combined with Qseven,
modular Box PC designs can
be created which, despite their
highly individual interface options
on the module and the board
as well as on the system, are all
SGET standard-based.
MCU enables simple creation
of EtherCAT applications
16
This article introduces the micro-
controller XMC4800 which con-
tains specialized functions and
features to simplify EtherCAT
applications. It is the first micro-
controller with an integrated
EtherCAT slave controller and
analog/mixed signal IP using the
Cortex M4 processor from ARM.
Controlling graphics without a controller 26
This article shows how a low-cost
controllerless graphics system can
be implemented with microcon-
troller peripherals to create a vir-
tual graphics controller using only
a small amount of CPU time.
Building blocks for IoT: COM Express
modules with latest Intel processors
32
Embedded systems specially opti-
mized for IoT applications, to sat-
isfy customer requirements, can
only be quickly implemented with a
comprehensive pallet of predefined
building blocks. As core blocks,
MSC Technologies offers three new
module families with scalable per-
formance based on state-of-the-art
Intel processor technologies.
Leveraging modularity in embedded
design to accelerate IoT proliferation
34
This article explores how adopting the modular approach in devel-
oping IoT devices can accelerate the proliferation of IoT. We will
see exponential growth of IoT applications, but cost will determine
user acceptance and market penetration. COM/SOM offer an ideal
cost-effective platform for making this growth possible.
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COVER STORY:
Modular embedded NUC systems with Qseven modules
Bringing two SGET Standards together
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IndustrialCommunications
Industrial Internet-of-Things
Industrial Control
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Viewpoint
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Cover Story
embedded NUC with Qseven modules
brings two SGET standards together
6
Boards & Modules
Building application-ready intelligence
platforms for multiple vertical markets
12
Industrial Control & Communications
MCU enables simple creation
of EtherCAT applications
16
Meeting the integration challenge
in programmable logic controllers
20
Future-proof your display in embedded
industrial applications
23
Graphics Control
Controlling graphics without
a controller
26
Industrial IoT
Platform-based design
for the Industrial Internet of Things
28
Building blocks for IoT: COM Express
modules with latest Intel processors
32
Leveraging modularity in embedded
design to accelerate IoT proliferation
34
Memories
Serial NOR flash memory with
ultra-low power and wide voltage range
37
Product News
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