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ontents
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September 2016
High Performance SoC Motherboards
for Responsive Computing
Page 6
This article introduces a highly dense
motherboard series with SoC (Sys-
tem on Chip) which provide scale and
flexibility across low power and high
performance solutions for the edge.
It enables the suited computational
workloads for data analysis that span
across storage, communications and
security systems.
The future starts now:
Next generation Computer-on-Modules
Page 10
With the release of two new specifications from the standardiza-
tion bodies PICMG and SGET, there are significant improvements
happening right now to simplify the design of next generation car-
rier-grade network equipment, cloud services based on embedded
edge and fog servers as well as IoT devices. Boards & Solutions
spoke with Dirk Finstel, Executive Vice President Global Module
Computer Product Segment with ADLINK,to get the latest insights
from one of the originators of these standards.
Graphics power for high-volume
digital signage installations
Page 14
This article highlights the coop-
eration of semiconductor, com-
puter module and display
companies to create powerful digital
signage systems at affordable cost.
IoT opportunity demands new approach
to MCU-based embedded designs
Page 20
The stakes in the IoT market are high.
In this hyper-competitive environ-
ment, traditional approaches to prod-
uct development hardly suffice. This
article introduces the Renesas Synergy
Platform, each element of which, sil-
icon, software, tool ecosystem, kits
and reference designs, contributes to
a shorter, quicker development cycle.
Processors with multiple industrial
communication protocols on chip
Page 24
This article introduces the Sitara processors which are tailored for
industrial automation and help to form a complete industrial auto-
mation platform.
LoRA wireless networking standard
opens up the smart city
Page 30
This article describes the advantages
of the long range LoRa network for
creating IoT applications, not only in
cities but also spreading into the rural
environment.
Viewpoint
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Cover Story
High Performance SoC Motherboards
for Responsive Computing
6
Embedded Computing
The future starts now:
Next generation Computer-on-Modules
10
Graphics power for high-volume
digital signage installations
14
When Speed matters: From Board to
Board with PCI Express Gen3 at 8 GT/s
18
Controllers & Processors
IoT opportunity demands new approach
to MCU-based embedded designs
20
Processors with multiple industrial
communication protocols on chip
24
Power Electronics
Improving power supply density and
efficiency with GaN power transistors
26
Internet-of-Things
LoRA wireless networking standard
opens up the smart city
30
Protecting the connected car against
cyberattacks
32
Imaging & Machine Vision
FPGA expertise for signal processing
in portable ultrasound devices
34
Intelligent vision systems enable
totally new eras in robotics
36
Product News
39-42
Cover Photo:
Supermicro
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