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Session 8 - Embedded Computing
13h00 - 13h30 Selection Criteria for Embedded Modules
and Boards
Peter Eckelmann, MSC
Embedded modules include COM-Express, Qseven, ETX
and a few other standards. Embedded boards come
in a huge variety of form factors including ATX, μATX,
Mini-ITX, 3.5” and many others. For the application of
all types of embedded modules and boards, there are
some basic requirements such as long availability, high
performance and low power – passive cooling should be
possible except for the very highest performance boards.
And there are further requirements such as fitness for a
particular operating system, compact system realization
and many others. MSC Technologies as a leading manu-
facturer of embedded hardware has dedicated answers
to the requirements of the embedded market.
15h30 - 16h00 48 V is the new 12 V
Robert Gendron, Vicor
Increase system density and efficiency using 18V Direct to
the load technologies including zero voltage switching
and sine amplitude conversion are enabling designs to go
directly from 48V source to processors, memory and ASlCs,
bypassing multiple intermediate power conversion stages.
This design approach enables higher overall system den-
sities efficiencies, with simple layout and implementation.
This seminar will highlight industry trends, along with
actual product performance and application implemen-
tations.
16h00 - 16h30 ARM Carrier Board and Industrial Panel PCs,
designed and developed by Data Modul
Thomas Wolfmüller, Data Modul
Based on a modular concept Data Modul develops system
solutions for a vast demanding applications. Particularly,
long-term availability of products plays an increasing role
in today’s industrial environment. Learn more about a
small ARM carrier board, scalable ARM touch panel PC
and other Data Modul’s solutions.
16h30 - 17h00 eMMC for Embedded Computing Applications
Victor Tsai and Cecilia Regolo, SMART Modular Technologies
Automotive, Industrial, Medical and Infrastructure appli-
cations have very rigid requirements of stability, noise
immunity, temperature range, power loss protection,
quality and reliability as well as security. Couple that
with limited real estate, the need for design simplifi-
cations and component longevity, embedded system
designers must choose their storage solutions carefully.
SMART Modular’s eMMC, with its powerful feature
sets, is designed from the ground up to meet the rigid
requirements of these applications. Its extensive device
and package level testing, along with SMART’s techni-
cal support and customization capabilities, help make
SMART the supplier of choice.
