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By Stephen St. Amant, PC/104 Consortium President PC/104: The small form factor doing big things Writing about PC/104 can be challenging: If you’re just talking about the form factor, be fielded for many years beyond that, there’s not a whole lot of new material to cover. In fact, if you’re reading this in a PC/104 is an excellent choice. printed magazine, it’s likely that you already know about PC/104. But for the sake of those who don’t know – if you’re a young engineer, or if you’re the equivalent of that It’s a good balance between size and one person who hasn’t seen that classic movie (“Wait... you’ve never seen XYZ??”) – power. For its size, PC/104 can deliver for the sake of the new folks, here’s the recap: exceptional performance. It hits a sweet spot where other form factors can some- PC/104 has been around since the early 1990s. It specifies a particularly rugged, times fall short, namely IoT and IIoT. (You almost square circuit board size with designated corner-mounting holes. There are can’t write a column these days without predetermined locations for stackable connectors that carry various buses: ISA, PCI, mentioning the industrial Internet of and PCI Express. Things, so this is a good place to fulfill my duty. Actually, PC/104 is stepping up A benefit of this form factor is that it enables many different configuration options. when it comes to IoT, edge computing, With it, single-board computers can combine with power supplies, networking and fog computing.) modules, data-acquisition cards, and a wide variety of specialty modules. Some companies who build to the PC/104 standard specialize in particular types of products PC/104 performs well in rugged envi- such as CPUs, CAN bus, or serial cards, while other companies build products that ronments. Of course, there are a range run the entire gamut. of products on the market. Some are extended temperature, some are not. So PC/104’s benefit? You can mix and match. You can tailor a system with exactly the Some are optimized for shock and vibra- modules you need. SWaP? You bet: PC/104 systems work well in scenarios where size, tion, some are not. But if you want to weight, and power need to be optimized. build a robust system that can handle -40 °C to +85 °C temperatures while Here’s the thing: PC/104 (the form factor) has been around a long time. It is proven. bolted to the side of an excavator in Countless critical embedded systems have been successfully fielded; these systems the middle of the desert, PC/104 lets are supporting transportation, defense, communications, industrial, security, and you do that. If you want to configure research programs around the globe and in space. a system that can work reliably while tucked behind the driver’s seat of an What’s more, the leading PC/104 manufacturers are continually developing new industrial agriculture rig, you can do that products to support the latest needs in the embedded marketspace. too. The products are out there. Thanks to dozens of PC/104 manufacturers, and I’ve been talking to embedded systems engineers who design with PC/104, plus some stellar enclosure designs, there to some hardware engineers who build PC/104 modules. I wanted to know: Why are countless systems with PC/104 guts PC/104? Why choose it? Why has the form factor endured? Following are some of making the industrial, defense, and com- the answers I got: munications world go ‘round.

I have a colleague who has been using PC/104 for a long time. This is a common A call to collaboration and action theme. Some program managers and systems developers have been using the PC/104 PC/104 Consortium members and PC/104 form factor for their entire careers. When you ﬁnd a platform that works well, it’s a manufacturers: Let’s work together: Get good bet that you’ll use it again in the future. involved with the Technical Committee and/or participate in the Marketing There are a lot of boards on the market, so we have a lot of options. This is also true. Committees. Our working groups include There are a lot of PC/104 modules out there. Many are new – advanced single-board some great industry minds, and they are CPUs, Ethernet switches, DSPs, FPGAs – but many others are legacy-based. That is, always eager to welcome new collab- even as new PC/104-based modules are announced every quarter, most PC/104 manu- orators. For more information on PC/104, facturers plan for strategic inventory; they can support products for seven, ten, some- check out www.pc104.org or drop us a times 15 years or more. For programs that take years to develop and are expected to line at [email protected]. www.smallformfactors.com PC/104 and Small Form Factors Application Guide Fall 2018 S 5 TECH OVERVIEW

PC/104 continues to serve multiple markets

By Roy Keeler

Since it was ﬁrst introduced in 1992, the PC/104 form factor has enabled embedded computing for avionics, military command and control, industrial automation, medical systems, and more. Its small size and inherent ruggedization made it ideal for unique applications in the aerospace, industrial, medical, and military markets.

More than 25 years on, the PC/104 The modular, stack-through design of the PC/104/PC104+ platform enables engi- standard still serves those industries; neers to build tailor-made configurations based on the industry’s extensive range of it’s also evolved to embrace modern processing and I/O boards. signal-processing components such as the Intel Core i7, on through new versions An example of such a custom configuration would be the Tomahawk missile launching of the standard such as PC/104-Plus and system, which utilizes PC/104 as part of the missile launched safety interlock system. PCI-104. In today’s environment – where (Figure 1.) reduced size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements dominate many designs – In another application, Excalibur Systems’ SFF Dragon system uses rugged PC/104 it still has a place in new systems while and PC/104-Plus modules in an enclosed modular casing suitable for military plat- continuing to support its legacy systems forms. The system is appropriate for use in data acquisition, recording, and control through technology refresh programs. for any combination of ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, Serial, Discrete, or similar types of communication. PC/104 for military use Since its inception, PC/104 has been We see the military market continuing to support PC/104 technology, with relatively ideally suited for the development of flat revenue growth for PC/104, through 2021. This market may be one of the stron- rugged small-form-factor (SFF) systems gest long-term bets for PC/104 solutions because of its longevity: The military likes and subsystems, where SWaP is almost technology that will support their platforms, which often have lifespans of decades. certainly one of the design concerns. PC/104’s long lifespan can reduce obsolescence costs. PC/104’s support for many different bus interfaces, such as PCI, ISA, and PCIe, Aviation and PC/104 enable designers to connect with sys- The same attributes valued by the military market also attract designers to PC/104 tems employing legacy bus architec- for the avionics market, where SWaP is a major concern – especially in older aircraft tures while providing high-speed serial cockpits. Typical applications in this area include intelligence, surveillance; and recon- interconnects. naissance (ISR) data collection systems; data hubs; and avionics bus control systems.

6 S Fall 2018 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Application Guide www.smallformfactors.com Figure 1 | A Tomahawk cruise missile launches from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) during a live-fire exercise as part of Valiant Shield 2018 in the Pacific Ocean during September 2018. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Collins III/Released. However, the future of PC/104 in avionics systems looks flat to slightly declining revenue as designers start incorporating SMARC and COM Express modules in next-generation designs.

Once again, some military airborne ISR THE and other systems may last longer as their designs must live for many years on military platforms.

One of ADLINK’s PC/104 offerings defense and aerospace is the CMx-SLx, a PCI/104-Express Type 1 single board computer with the 6th-generation Intel core processor (formerly codenamed The McHale Report, Skylake). The device is speciﬁcally de- by mil-embedded.com signed for users with high-performance graphics processing requirements that Editorial Director wish to outsource the custom core logic John McHale, covers of their systems for reduced develop- technology and ment time. It can operate in the temper- procurement trends ature ranges of 0 °C to 60 °C (standard) and -40 °C to 85 °C (extended). in the defense electronics community. The CMx-SLx uses Intel generation 9 graphics that include features such as OpenGL 5.x, OpenCL 2.x, DirectX 2015, DirectX 12, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Advanced Scheduler 2.0, ARCHIVED MCHALE REPORTS AVAILABLE AT: 1.0, XPDM support, and DirectX WWW.MIL-EMBEDDED.COM/MCHALE-REPORT Video Acceleration (DXVA) support for www.smallformfactors.com PC/104 and Small Form Factors Application Guide Fall 2018 S 7 TECH OVERVIEW

full HEVC/VP8/VP9/AVC/MPEG2 hardware codec. Graphics outputs include single- machine-wear detection and perform channel 18/24-bit LVDS (eDP x4 lanes optional) and three DDI ports supporting HDMI/ nuanced quality control. IIoT logistics DVI/DisplayPort. tools are able to transmit real-time data on shipments and inventory between The PC/104-Express SBC has one mini DisplayPort (DDI1), one micro HDMI port manufacturers, shippers, and customers (DDI2), one single-channel 18-/24-bit LVDS port (eDP), two Gigabit Ethernet ports, to reduce inventory costs. four USB 2.0 ports, two COM ports, eight GPIOs (from BMC), two SATA 6Gb/s ports, and one onboard SATA SSD supporting SLC (up to 32GB) and MLC (up to 64GB). The inherent ruggedness and low The module is equipped with an SPI AMI EFI BIOS with CMOS backup, supporting power of PC/104 stacks are designed embedded features such as failsafe BIOS, remote console, CMOS backup, hardware into industrial applications such as pro- monitor, and watchdog timer. gramable logic devices (PLDs), vision- inspection systems, power systems/ PC/104 in industrial applications controls, mining, and construction con- The industrial market is the largest single user of PC/104 technology, with 63 percent trollers. A key application for PC/104 in of all PC/104 applications being industrial automation applications. this area would be data logging for large mining trucks to increase productivity by The industrial-automation sector covers industrial asset monitoring and tracking, which providing a HUMS [health and usage- involves monitoring of assets or devices to ensure uptime performance, version con- monitoring system] function. trol, and location analysis for a wide range of factory processes. Such processes may include ﬂuid manufacturing, including monitoring of vessels and tanks; distribution, We expect to see growth in the mid- including infrastructure and supply chain; and resource automation, which can involve single digits for PC/104 in the industrial such disparate areas as agriculture, irrigation, mining, warehouses, factory, and plant. automation market.

New industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies are making it easier to bring PC/104 in the medical arena intelligence to machines: Processors that are powerful enough to handle real-time The medical market is a bright spot for streams of sensor data and apply machine-learning algorithms are now inexpensive PC/104 designers, as analysts expect it enough to be deployed widely on factory ﬂoors to support such functions such as to show positive growth through 2021.

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8 S Fall 2018 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Application Guide www.smallformfactors.com medical ﬁeld choose PC/104 for its low Figure 2 power consumption, wide range of pro- PC/104 is cessor selection, and I/O. (Figure 2.) used widely in portable medical devices – such as Looking forward this sonography Although new technologies such as machine – because COM Express and SMARC are gradually of its low power replacing PC/104 in certain applications, consumption, wide we see the market for PC/104 remaining range of processor options, and I/O robust with moderate growth through conﬁgurations. 2021, especially in industrial and medical applications.

So when PC/104 celebrates its 30th birthday it will be celebrating remarkable longevity with its loyal customer base in every market it serves.

Roy Keeler is senior product and business development Examples of medical applications for PC/104 include portable sonogram devices that manager, aerospace can be used in the ﬁeld to transmit images back to a hospital or doctor. and defense, for ADLINK Technology. Actually, the military is also very interested in this technology, as teams at the front or in remote areas could diagnose and treat using these devices. Customers in the ADLINK • www.adlink.com MISSION-CRITICAL SOLUTIONS DELIVER YOUR RUGGED SYSTEM WITH PCI EXPRESS Mini Cards – COTS OR CUSTOM

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Examining key attributes essential to modular SFF designs

By Steve Gudknecht

The concept of modular designs in small-form-factor (SFF) electronic systems poses interesting challenges to equipment suppliers who feed the embedded computing market’s demand for smaller, more cost-effective solutions. Competing expectations from designers include reduced size, lower cost, lower NRE (nonrecurring engineering) charges, and the drive for the most forward- reaching future-proof designs that enable form, ﬁt, and functional upgrades at a reasonable cost.

Two key elements stand out in SFF designs. The first is modularity, which implies In terms of form factors, the basic flexibility, expandability and configurability. To the end user, it means repurposing ingredients of a modular SFF system or upgrading equipment over its service life while maintaining the existing system tends to have evolved into a mix of the footprint and preserving as much of the initial investment as possible. The second following: element is NRE: In an industry where NRE is the bane of designers – and many times a necessity for suppliers – economy dictates that modularity must equate to lower-cost ❚ COM Express: CPU quotes for NRE, or none at all. ❚ PCIe/104 variants: CPU or I/O ❚ miniPCIe: I/O The key to moving towards these demands? Paying attention to the details in SFF ❚ M.2 and mSATA: data storage system designs, which incorporate widely available modular board solutions. ❚ XMC/PMC: specialized I/O

Why modular matters Rugged modules signal new In the defense embedded business, smaller is nearly always better. Air, sea, and land capabilities vehicles are space-starved environments, so good SFF system designs must start with The development of rugged modules the primary goal of designing systems that are either as small as possible or in sync is a huge enabler to the “modularity” with the de facto size and footprint expectation for a certain application. mantra now pervasive in SFF systems. As end-use applications continue to demand In this context, the deﬁnition of SFF systems refers to non-slot card architectures, that increasing technical capabilities be although in some cases, 3U slot cards may certainly be used in “small” systems. packed into ever-shrinking spaces, embedded systems developers are drawn Keeping in step with emerging applications, most traditional suppliers of VITA and to SFF solutions. In response, the newly PICMG Eurocard-based 19-inch rackmount equipment are increasingly being drawn available rugged modules are ﬁnding into the SFF realm, which is currently dominated by COM Express and PCIe/104 board homes in systems used in harsh and payload types and their many variants. unforgiving environments.

10 S Fall 2018 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Application Guide www.smallformfactors.com COM Express modules, while they hail from the commercial realm, are widely Figure 1 used in defense applications. They are This exploded now seen as viable computing solutions, view of a Type 5305 depicts how nearly thanks to the use of long-life-cycle CPUs all of the basic and leading-edge rugged extended- building blocks of a temperature versions. MiniPCIe cards modular design are have been around since 2005 in the PC brought together. industry, with M.2 and mSATA form fac- Image: Elma Electronic. tors also emerging from the PC world. Extended-temperature versions are now available in all three categories. For their part, PCIe/104 and XMC modules have an established history of proven performance in rugged environments, so they’re also a natural ﬁt for the rugged modular paradigm.

Extended function of carrier cards Historically, the carrier card for a COM Express board merely served as the This evolution has led to highly capable SFF systems sporting the latest CPUs with break-out vehicle for native CPU I/O: high-speed application-specific I/O and multiterabyte data storage. Cap off these USB, Ethernet, video, audio, SATA, systems with rugged power supplies and custom I/O panels in solid packaging and etc. Carriers were seldom larger than suddenly there’s a clear path to an emerging selection of full-featured, configurable the COM Express module itself, which SFF platforms. (Figure 1.) served the I/O needs of the commercial application space quite well. Successfully bringing modular SFFs to market Successfully integrating, packaging, and qualifying SFF systems that incorporate Advancing from parallel to serial con- application-specific computing and I/O recipes is a topic unto itself. Instead, let’s nectivity, and the resulting proliferation focus on the nuances of going to market with SFF systems given the expectations of of high-speed PCIe serial I/O ports on modularity and NRE, as discussed earlier. CPUs, gave rise to a whole new range of I/O possibilities. The move boosted the SFF board architectures lack a strong set of governing standards that apply workload expectations of the carrier card. to the external packaging. Given the nature and variety of the applications and In response, MiniPCIe manufacturers varying size requirements, nailing down a standard with a lot of coverage may prove brought out a range of converter mod- impossible. ules addressing Gigabit Ethernet, GPS, CAN bus, ARINC, Wifi, a variety of video, Several standards have been floated by VITA, however none have gained wide accep- and so on. Carrier card designs became tance yet. As a result, the size and shape of the enclosure as well as the connector larger and more complex to include sites selection and pinouts in SFF systems change from application to application. By con- for miniPCIe modules, which converted trast, in slot card-based systems, 19-inch rackmount chassis are well defined by size PCIe to the target I/O for the new appli- standards, as are ATR [air transport rack] chassis size variants. cations that opened up as a result. Regarding connectors, external connections in air-cooled 19-inch chassis are typi- A natural extension to the added func- cally cabled off native payload board connectors, then supported in downstream tionality in SFF systems is the need for equipment. While external connections are integral to ATRs and other fully enclosed onboard data storage, which means that chassis, market expectations in these traditional Eurocard-based systems are that carrier sites are common for mSATA and the connector arrangement and I/O panel design is generally custom. This custom M.2 SSDs modules, with capacities now expectation regarding connectors and I/O panels must carry over to SFF systems. in the terabytes. XMCs are necessary when considering specialized expan- Almost off-the-shelf sion for FPGAs and frame grabbers. In For end users and suppliers, predefined off-the-shelf SFF systems that fulfill the needs addition, PCIe/104 and COM Express of the application represent the path of least resistance – the holy grail. The intent modules now coexist in the same neigh- is that an off-the-shelf solution will address the requirement with minimal to no cus- borhoods, thanks to creative suppliers tomization, but this is rarely the case. Understanding this goal, many suppliers offer who leverage the benefits of both, com- productized off-the-shelf, fully-defined systems that are either designed for the gen- bining their respective capabilities onto eral market from the start or are driven by specific customer requirements and later a common carrier. productized for the general market. www.smallformfactors.com PC/104 and Small Form Factors Application Guide Fall 2018 S 11 ARCHITECTURES

The latter case leverages the value of an existing design for use in future appli- Figure 2 cations, while the former represents an Even application-ready educated guess. Either way, one thing small-form-factor systems, is certain: The off-the-shelf product like Elma’s ComSys, assume an element of configuration. will require some level of customiza- Elma Electronic photo. tion before it can fully address the next opportunity. Some aspect of the design will need to change, whether it’s the I/O recipe, CPU, port count, I/O panel configuration, outer dimensions, or the like. Carriers design for mission evolution In SFF systems, this is the reality. The ques- Missions change, I/O requirements evolve, and CPUs run out of steam during the tion is how to implement the new require- lifetime of a system, so optimal carrier design is paramount when it comes to accom- ments and keep the cost, response time, modating those changes. In addition to the COM Express CPU module, carrier and lead-time expectations of the market designs should support between one and four miniPCIe sites for application-specific in alignment with the design. I/O. Intelligent designs, which include stacked sites, allow a rich set of I/O without increasing the footprint of the system. An important goal of the design is to support Bridging gaps in design requirements as many I/O recipes as effectively as possible. MiniPCIe enables this and leaves open Initial inquiries into an off-the-shelf SFF the possibility of changes at a later date. system usually begin with a list of required features, which are not apparent in the Modular designs should enable system upgrades while preserving as much as pos- system being considered. It often sounds sible of the total initial cost of the system. Accommodating storage and specialized like: “The ComSys seems to fit our re- I/O with M.2/mSATA and PMC/XMC sites, respectively, further enable downstream quirements however …” It’s the old “COTS, configuration changes. but ...” conversation. (Figure 2.) With I/O changes come I/O panel design variants: Commonly-used connectors include Even application-ready SFF systems, like MIL-DTL-38999, Mighty Mouse, and M12 connectors, which come with their own Elma’s rugged ComSys, will incorporate array of options. Rugged systems are typically cableless designs, in terms of internal an element of configuration to accom- connectivity. The I/O panel, therefore, includes not only the connectors, but also the modate evolving mission requirements underlying PC board and the front face of the enclosure. Even as system changes are and component obsolescence. accommodated by the modular design, NRE charges when necessary are often related to getting the signals outside the box. The discussion that follows the choice of a system determines how quickly the need Robust and well-rounded modular designs at hand can be addressed. Streamlining Capping off a successful modular design and further shortening the “however” dis- and shortening the bridge between cussion is the designer’s ideal expectation. Experienced embedded systems suppliers what’s being offered and what’s needed will help with qualification testing for a series of anticipated designs. They also should is a measure of a successful baseline de- bring to the table extensive thermal and functional testing of multiple configurations sign. The shorter that gap, the better the derived from the system in question as well as from other similar systems from their initial design. overall offering.

Because they’re configurable, modular Well-engineered modular SFF system designs should allow for streamlined configu- SFF systems can be marketed and offered ration changes in order to maintain optimal performance, while minimizing the time with predefined I/O recipes for various and cost associated with those changes. Smart designs will include support for a applications. Recipes may address balanced mix of I/O recipes, computing options, and storage upgrades in the form communications-centric usage, mobile of COTS modular board form factors. Suppliers with experience in designing custom applications, compute-centric, mission- packaging for harsh environments are best equipped to offer a complete solution control-centric, or mobile networking across multiple applications. in air, land, and sea. Well-designed systems enable end users to see the utility Steve Gudknecht is product manager at Elma Electronic. not only in the specific configuration of He has held positions in field applications and marketing in the system, but just as importantly, in the high-technology industries for nearly three decades. Steve’s configurability of the system. It’s impor- responsibilities include product development, product tant that suppliers can articulate the marketing, training, and sales support. Readers may reach latter point. Carrier design and a holistic Steve at [email protected]. system-design approach facilitate change both at initial definition as well as further Elma Electronic down the line after deployment. www.elma.com

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By Mike Southworth

As advanced network features and protocols, takes place between different increasing speeds are added to next- network IP addresses over a wide-area generation rugged embedded switches, network (WAN, i.e., internet). In short, these products become even more useful for routing, networks connect to other for military applications by helping to networks, while switching instead links a reduce system size, weight, power, and device to an adjacent device on the same cost (SWaP-C) through a reduction of network. With the advent of the Layer 3 Figure 1 | Curtiss-Wright’s DuraNET cabling and the use of Layer 3 switches switch (also referred to as a routing 30-2020 and DuraMAR 5915 are for basic network routing duties. switch), the paradigm shifts: A switch still examples of rugged embedded switch and router systems. primarily serves as a Layer 2 LAN device At the same time, there’s increased use but adds some enhanced capabilities to Cisco, the new switch supports the wide of 10 Gbps Ethernet network backbones support basic Layer 3 routing. operating temperature ranges required on military platforms to handle new, in military and aerospace applications. faster intelligence, surveillance, and Dedicated network routers, which pro- But unlike previous models, the new ESS reconnaissance (ISR) sensors, such as vide special services different from module brings an enterprise-class, Cisco high-definition (HD) video cameras. HD switches, won’t all be replaced by Layer 3 IOS-managed switch with 10 GbE sup- video feeds have historically required switches. While routers and Layer 3 port to deployed applications. It also H.264 or similar compression for trans- switches can both be used for IP routing, supports IEEE-1588 high-speed preci- mission over a 1 GbE network interface. dedicated routers uniquely provide secu- sion timing, antitamper features (such as Now, with support for 10 Gbps data rity and communications services, such secure boot and IEEE 802.1AE MACsec rates, the latest switches can handle as firewall/Virtual Private Network (VPN) encryption), Power over Ethernet (PoE), multiple cameras and transmit uncom- encryption, intrusion detection and pre- and PoE+ capabilities. PoE helps reduce pressed HD video at line rate. vention services (IDS/IPS), and Voice over SWaP, enabling both data and power to IP (VoIP) phone services, etc. be sent over a single CAT5/6 cable and What’s more, 10 GbE can be delivered eliminating the need for a separate power over fiber optics, providing additional These network services and the IP routing connection to IP phones or cameras. For cybersecurity benefits; since fiber is process add overhead to routers, and applications with basic routing needs, this immune to electromagnetic interfer- can reduce router throughput speeds new switch architecture roadmaps Layer 3 ence (EMI), it can’t be hacked. Bringing to something less than the line rate software support to handle routing pro- the latest performance advantages to speeds (1 Gbps/10 Gbps) of switches. tocols like OSPF, RIP, InterVLAN, EIGRP, deployed embedded applications, the In fact, when dedicated routers are used etc.; such a setup means further sav- networking world’s industry standard, to secure traffic over encrypted tunnels ings because a single SWaP-optimized Cisco Systems, recently announced new through commercial standards, like AES embedded device can handle both high- embedded services switch (ESS) tech- or NSA Suite B, their throughput can be speed switching and basic routing duties. nology. With the introduction of Cisco’s reduced by 50 percent or more. Layer 3 latest offering, truly rugged Cisco IOS- switches deliver high switching speeds, As the use of high-speed ISR sensors based networking technology can for but the sophistication of their Layer 3 grows, the availability of 10 GbE Layer 3 the first time support 10 Gbps in harsh connection is limited (i.e., which protocols switch technology will help eliminate data military environments with a roadmap and security capabilities they support). If bottlenecks by bringing enterprise-class towards Layer 3 routing switch software these security/communications services networking to the warfighter. capabilities. (Figure 1.) are not needed, or routing requirements are less dynamic, a Layer 3 switch offers Mike Southworth In the OSI [Open Systems Interconnec- the advantage of high speed with sup- is product line tion] model of computer networking, port for Layer 3 routing protocols. manager for Curtiss- Layer 2 defines the “data link layer” Wright Defense where switches can connect one device The new Cisco ESS technology brings Solutions. to another using MAC [media access high-speed switching to the embedded control] addresses within a local area environment, with basic routing capa- network (LAN). The Layer 3 “network bilities soon to follow. Like previous Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions layer” is where routing, using Layer 3 embedded and industrial products from www.curtisswrightds.com www.smallformfactors.com PC/104 and Small Form Factors Application Guide Fall 2018 S 13 APPLICATION TRENDS PC/104 adds processing power, dense I/O for the industrial IoT revolution

By Jeff Milde

The IIoT [industrial Internet of Things] is poised to reshape factory automation, transportation, energy, and other industrial markets through the application of intelligence and connectivity, but the embedded systems that power these segments are still hampered by concerns about longevity, reliability, and low power consumption. Meanwhile, the use of higher-precision sensors, growing demand for video and graphics capability, and the desire for local analytics processing are driving an exponential demand for performance.

As usual, it is the responsibility of em- has resulted in a stackable architecture that has risen to the design challenges of each bedded – and now IoT – designers to of the last three decades (Figure 1). Now equipped with next-generation I/O and balance these wants with size, weight, support for modern processors, PC/104 is primed to upgrade the installed base of power, and cost (SWaP-C) thresholds. industrial systems with IIoT capabilities. In addition, critical industries typically call for solutions that can be integrated The evolution of PC/104 from industrial to IIoT into existing systems without extensive In keeping with Moore’s Law, the drive for more computational power, and therefore reengineering. the need for faster data links, the PC/104 family of speciﬁcations has consistently incorporated new I/O technologies since its inception in 1987. As shown in Figure 2, At the intersection of these requirements this evolution has included the addition of PCI and PCI Express (PCIe) interfaces from lies the proven, compact, and easily the original ISA bus foundation. expandable PC/104 standard. Aside from its small footprint and low power con- The progression of PC/104 technology also coincides with rising bandwidth require- sumption, close cooperation between ments in industrial systems, which now employ multicore systems-on-chip (SoCs) to component suppliers and board designers support additional sensors and connectivity as part of the IIoT infrastructure. For

14 S Fall 2018 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Application Guide www.smallformfactors.com designers looking to scale existing designs to support these capabilities, PC/104- Figure 1 Plus and PCI/104-Express provide the PC/104’s rugged and modular architecture allows ideal bridge technology. developers to add functionality by merely adding a board to PCI/104-Express, for example, supports the stack (Source: PC/104 and not only PCIe, but high-speed interfaces Small Form Factors). like USB, SATA, and Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) as well. These interfaces, along with a higher level of signal integrity For industrial engineers looking to transition their systems to IIoT readiness, today’s in the PCI/104-Express specification, PC/104 peripheral modules offer features ranging from intelligent data acquisition ease integration of next-generation I/O and Wi-Fi connectivity to high-resolution imaging over GbE and more. Below are a peripherals and eliminate the need for few use cases that demonstrate how the compact and rugged PC/104 form factor can reengineering when adding modules to be leveraged to quickly add design capabilities. the stack. Data acquisition Additionally, with PC/104-compatible PC/104’s flexible I/O architecture can be coupled with fast processors for high-capture- peripheral modules for almost any rate data-acquisition systems. One example is a high-speed camera and frame grabber required capability, designers can move in which a PCIe/104 card can be used to connect multiple cameras while also controlling quickly from industrial to IIoT. the high-speed bus. How? High-speed processing and specific peripheral circuitry can coexist on the same PC/104 board. Powering PC/104 into IIoT with peripherals One PCIe/104 data acquisition I/O card that integrates analog I/O technology with The ability to add functionality by a PCIe interface is the E104-DAQ1616 module from Diamond Systems Corporation. stacking peripheral modules on top of a The module supports all data-acquisition functions, including analog-to-digital (A/D), processor baseboard has helped PC/104 digital-to-analog (D/A), digital input/output (DIO), and counters/timers. The board maintain its popularity over the years. also supports the PCI-104 connector footprint as an option for communication with In addition to providing a platform for PCI-104 cards within existing stacks. new technologies, corner-mounting holes and stack-through connectors on Gigabit Ethernet each board – excepting the base – mean Aside from advanced processors, industrial applications like remote surveillance and that legacy systems built on PC/104 tech- traffic monitoring demand high-speed video packet streaming. Support for GbE, USB nology can be upgraded easily, even readiness, and low power consumption in the PCI/104-Express and PCIe/104 deliver across vendors. on these requirements in abundance.

Figure 2 | The PC/104 family of speciﬁcations has provided a steppingstone to higher-performance embedded systems since 1987. Now, it is enabling these systems to transition to IIoT (Source: PC/104 Consortium). www.smallformfactors.com PC/104 and Small Form Factors Application Guide Fall 2018 S 15 APPLICATION TRENDS

The LAN25222HR and LAN35222HR dual-GbE modules from RTD Embedded Technologies provide GbE communications over the PCI/104-Express and PCIe/104 architectures, respectively. Driven by the Intel 82574IT GbE controller, these modules each offer two GbE connections and 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 communications on each channel.

When deployed in video applications, the RTD boards perform tasks like data ofﬂoading and frame grabbing by providing desktop-level performance in a PC/104 form factor. Dual-GbE interfaces, a host of other I/O, and onboard Trusted Platform Module (TPM) make it a potential centerpiece for connected industrial designs that require high levels of data integrity and security.

Meanwhile, WinSystems’ PX1-C415 PCIe/104 SBC (Figure 3), based on the Intel Apollo Figure 3 | The PXI-C415 is a PCIe/104 single-board computer Lake-I E3900 processor, delivers dual GbE and a range of additional I/O through the based on the Intel Atom E3900 OneBank expansion. The boards also include a TPM, making it a seamless choice for processor, offering dual Gigabit small-form-factor, rugged IIoT communications systems that handle sensitive data. Ethernet (GbE) connectivity and a trusted platform module (TPM) for Wi-Fi controllers sensitive Industrial IoT applications (Source: WinSystems) Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the communication channel of choice for non-real- time applications in industrial environments like factory ﬂoors. Here again, PC/104’s stackable architecture enables designers to seamlessly incorporate Wi-Fi modules or subsystems into existing industrial designs.

For instance, RTD Embedded Technologies offers PCI/104-Express and PCIe/104 Mini-PCIe card carrier modules for embedding Wi-Fi functionality into industrial applications: the WLAN25203ER (Figure 4) and WLAN35203ER. Both of these Wi-Fi solutions incorporate Atheros wireless LAN (WLAN) modules that are compliant with the 802.11a/b/g/n standards.

Figure 4 | Wi-Fi card carriers like the WLAN25203ER (shown) and WLAN35203ER from RTD Embedded RADAR& Technologies can boost PC/104 stack capabilities by connecting them to wireless IIoT networks (Source: Electronic Warfare RTD Embedded Technologies).

The dual-slot Mini-PCIe card carriers support both Type 1, Type 2, and universal The Radar/Electronic Warfare PCI/104-Express and PCIe/104 expan- monthly newsletter provides sion pinout options. Type 1 features PCIe x1 and x16 links with USB 2.0, while features, news, columns, and Type 2 supports PCI Express x1 and x4 more covering radar and links with USB 3.0 and SATA for the latest electronic warfare technology peripheral devices. The universal pinout as well as hardware and supports PCIe x1 and/or USB 2.0. software designs for The PC/104 and x86 partnership systems in the defense and continues aerospace markets. At this time, when the world of graphics and displays is converging with IIoT designs, x86 processors with powerful Subscribe to receive your copy of the newsletter: CPUs and video-processing capabilities http://url.opensystemsmedia.com/radar_quarterly_subscribe are becoming increasingly prominent. Archived newsletters at: mil-embedded.com/radar-electronic-warfare These processors offer more compute performance, higher-resolution graphics,

16 S Fall 2018 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Application Guide www.smallformfactors.com promise of reliability and long lifecycle operation, PC/104 developers can depend on their investment well into the future. With an architecture that allows industrial designers to quickly deliver more performance and new functionality, there is no need to design new modules, source additional modules, or rebuild entire systems from scratch.

For organizations looking to take advantage of IIoT without massive investment or signiﬁcant downtime, it’s time to get reacquainted with PC/104. To join the Industrial IoT revolution, visit the PC/104 Consortium at www.pc104.org.

Figure 5 | The Liger EPM-43 Jeff Milde is Executive Director of the PC/104 Consortium. from VersaLogic is a PC/104-Plus expansion board that makes it easy to upgrade systems PC/104 Consortium to seventh-generation Intel www.pc104.org core processor technology (Source: VersaLogic Corp.). and faster I/Os than previous-generation industrial CPUs while also consuming less power.

Originally designed with support for x86 processors in mind, PC/104 is already positioned to handle these workloads. VersaLogic’s PC/104-Plus Liger board is a case in point, featuring a seventh- generation Intel core processor based Modular on the Kaby Lake microarchitecture. The Mission and mix of traditional I/O and advanced processing performance on the Liger offers Networking the ability to upgrade legacy industrial designs while preserving connectivity with Systems already-deployed modules or custom peripherals. The Liger also integrates a TPM security chip directly onto the PCB that provides hardware-level security and CPU prevents unauthorized access for sensi- Gigabit Ethernet tive industrial applications. (Figure 5.) Custom I/O Design The existing design infrastructure around x86 processors and associated software Removable Storage complements PC/104’s versatility by enabling emerging functionality and maintaining compatibility with existing Optional Cisco Router solutions. The combined ecosystem also MIL-STD 704 and 1275 PSU offers a powerful platform on top of which industrial developers can customize their designs to meet speciﬁc requirements.

PC/104: Reload, don’t rebuild A dense mix of I/O interfaces, wired and Rugged construction designed for a variety of wireless connectivity mechanisms, and board form factors. Rugged performance, fast expansion options in a small form factor con guration upgrades and long term support continue to enable designers to place PC/104 technology in embedded systems ranging from resource-constrained With you at every stage! control systems to high-performance IIoT solutions. By providing support for Elma Electronic Inc. elma.com advanced processors and high-speed interfaces while still delivering on the www.smallformfactors.com PC/104 and Small Form Factors Application Guide Fall 2018 S 17 COMsPC/104 and CONSORTIUM SOMs

History of the PC/104 Consortium

The PC/104 Consortium was established in February 1992 by 12 When desktop PCs stopped using the ISA bus, the PC/104 companies with a common vision of adapting desktop computer Consortium was ready with PCI-104 technology. The concept technology for embedded applications. This consortium has of PCI with no ISA was introduced in the original PC/104-Plus had a tremendous, positive effect on the embedded computer specification and was subsequently formally recognized with its marketplace. The initial release of the PC/104 specification in own specification in November 2003. Once again, the PC/104 March of 1992 was an open design offering the power and flex- Consortium followed the desktop PC while keeping the legacy ibility of an IBM compatible personal computer in a size ideally specifications intact. suited for embedding. Simple and elegant in design, while small but rugged in performance, PC/104 technology bridged the This growth pattern underscores the PC/104 Consortium’s successes of the past with the promises of future innovations. desire to support the legacy technology while developing new solutions for the future. Longevity is a requirement The ISA bus of the original IBM PC –– as established by the IEEE for embedded systems and remains one of the hallmarks of P996 specification – is still fully supported today by PC/104 PC/104 technology. This aspect is proven time and again by technology over two decades after it was created. the number of PC/104, PC/104-Plus, and PCI-104 products on the market today, as well as by the number of PC/104 sites on When demand for a faster, higher-bandwidth bus emerged, other form-factor boards. the PC/104 Consortium once again followed the desktop PC by adding a PCI bus to the ISA bus. Following on, PC/104-Plus To learn more about PC/104 Consortium organization was introduced in February of 1997. By keeping the ISA bus and and membership, please visit www.pc104.0g or email the adding the PCI bus, this specification became an addition to the organization at [email protected]. technology rather than a replacement of any existing technology.

PC/104 Consortium Founding Members

Ampro DMS Systems Real Time Devices

Automation Instruments Enclosure Technologies Reﬂection Technology

BG Technologies IOTech Inc. Voice Connection

Diamond Systems Quantum Software Systems Xecom

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❚ PC/104: Like the original PC bus itself, PC/104 is thus the ❚ EPIC: The EPIC specification defines a physical platform expression of an existing de facto standard, rather than for midsized embedded single-board computer (SBC) with being the invention and design of a committee. In 1992, multiple I/O expansion options. Its size is midway between the IEEE began a project to standardize a reduced form- the industry standard PC/104 stackable format and EBX factor implementation of the IEEE P996 (draft) specification SBC format. This size board will support larger processors for the PC and PC/AT buses, for embedded applications. requiring large heat sinks. The added space also allows for The PC/104 specification has been adopted as the “base combining features on an SBC which would normally be document” for this new IEEE draft standard, called the found on multiple PC/104 modules. P996.1 Standard for Compact Embedded-PC Modules. ❚ EPIC Express: Its size is midway between the ❚ The key differences between PC/104 and the regular industry-standard PC/104 stackable format and the EBX PC bus (IEEE P996) are compact form factor, with size SBC format. This board emphasizes I/O connector area. reduced to 3.6 by 3.8 inches; unique self-stacking bus, The added space also allows for combining features which eliminates the cost and bulk of backplanes and card on an SBC which would normally be found on multiple cages; pin-and-socket connectors, in which rugged and PC/104 modules. reliable 64- and 40-contact male/female headers replace the standard PC’s edge card connectors; and relaxed bus ❚ EBX: The EBX form factor, combining a drive (6 mA), which lowers power consumption to one or standard footprint with open interfaces, is small two watts per module and minimizes component count. enough for deeply embedded applications, yet large enough to contain the functions of a full embedded ❚ PC/104-Plus: This specification establishes a standard for computer system: CPU, memory, mass storage the use of a high-speed PCI bus in embedded applications. interfaces, display controller, serial/parallel ports, and Incorporating the PCI bus within the industry-proven other system functions. PC/104 form factor brings many advantages, including fast data transfer over a PCI bus, low cost due to PC/104’s ❚ EBX Express: Allows easy and modular addition of unique self-stacking bus, and high reliability due to functions not contained in standard product offerings. PC/104’s inherent ruggedness. This EBX system expansion is based on popular existing industry standards — PC/104, PCI, PC/104-Plus, ❚ PCI-104: To accommodate the gradual replacement of ISA PCI-104, and PCMCIA. bus devices with PCI devices, the PCI-104 was approved by the PC/104 Consortium. PCI-104 is a PCI-only architecture ❚ “Adopt-a-spec”: Any group or individual(s) having that accommodates the advances of PCI devices in a small, a specification for an embedded technology that rugged form factor. implements and/or supports PC/104 technology may present the specification to the Consortium for ❚ PCI/104-Express: Incorporating the PCI Express bus consideration as a standard. within the industry-proven PC/104 architecture brings many advantages for embedded applications, including Please see website (http://pc104.org/hardware- fast data transfer, low cost due to PC/104’s unique self- specifications/adopt-a-spec) for additional information. stacking bus, high reliability due to PC/104’s inherent ruggedness, and long term sustainability. www.smallformfactors.com PC/104 and Small Form Factors Application Guide Fall 2018 S 19 PC/104 CONSORTIUM PC/104 Consortium Members at Embedded World February 26-28, 2019 | Nuremberg, Germany | www.embedded-world.de/en

PC/104 CONSORTIUM MEMBER BOOTH NUMBER AAEON Technology Inc...... Hall 1/1-350 ADL Embedded Solutions...... Hall 1/1-554 ADLINK Technology ...... Hall 1/1-540 Axiomtek...... Hall 1/1-456 bplus GmbH ...... Hall 1/1-438 Connect Tech...... Hall 1/1-430 Diamond Systems...... Hall 2/2-350 ept Inc...... Hall 3/3/510 Fastwel Corp...... Hall 1/1-512 iBASE...... Hall 2/2-140 OpenSystems Media ...... Hall 3/3A-528 PEAK System Technik...... Hall 1/1-483 Samtec...... Hall 4/4A-240 Versa Logic ...... Hall 3/3-257 Win Systems Inc...... Hall 2/2-620

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PC/104 Consortium 2018-2019 Member Directory Application Guide

AAEON Technology Inc. EVOC Intelligent Technology Red Wave Labs Ltd. www.aaeon.com www.evoc.com www.redwavelabs.com ADL Embedded Solutions Fastwel Corp. RTD Embedded Technologies www.adl-usa.com www.fastwel.com www.rtd.com ADLINK Technology General Standards Corp. Samtec www.adlinktech.com www.generalstandards.com www.samtec.com Advanced Micro Peripherals Hivertec SBS Science & Technology www.ampltd.com www.hivertec.com www.sbs.cn

Alpha Project Co. iBASE Sealevel Systems PC/104 and Small Form Factors www.apnet.co.jp www.ibase.com/tw www.sealevel.com Axiomtek MicroMax Computer Intelligence Sundance Multiprocessor Technology www.axiomtek.com www.micromax.com www.sundance.com bplus GmBH MPL AG Tri M Technologies www.b-plus.com/en.home.html www.mpl.ch www.tri-m.com Connect Tech PEAK System Technik Umezawa Musen Denki www.connecttech.com www.peak-system.com www.umezawa.co.jp Diamond Systems Perfectron Unicorp www.diamondsystems.com www.perfectron.com www.unicorpinc.com Douglas Electronics PC/104 and Small Form Factors Versa Logic www.douglas.com www.smallformfactors.mil-embedded.com www.versalogic.com Dynamic Engineering RAF Electronic Hardware WinSystems www.dyneng.com/pc104.html www.rafdwe.com www.winsystems.com ept Inc. www.ept.de Listings and locations are as of 10/2018; subject to change

20 y Fall 2018 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Application Guide www.smallformfactors.com PC/104 and Small Form Factors Application Guide Hardware and Peripherals Hardware and Peripherals Apex Embedded Systems LLC PEAK-System STX104-1MFIFO-DAQ Technik GmbH PCAN-PC/104-Plus Quad The STX104 is a COTS PC/104 16-bit 200KSPS analog module. The STX104 offers The PCAN-PC/104-Plus Quad many data collection methods and relaxed high-speed sam- card enables the connection of four CAN networks to a pling all utilizing a one million sample FIFO. The STX104 can be PC/104-Plus system. Up to four cards can be operated, with each synchronized to periodic sources to allow sampling at crucial piggy-backing off the next. The CAN bus is connected using a portions of analog input signals. 9-pin D-Sub plug on the slot brackets supplied. There is galvanic isolation of up to 500 Volts between the computer and CAN sides. The STX104 includes a wide input range from ±10V down to 0-1.25V. Additional features include polarized connectors, free The PCAN-PC/104-Plus Quad is supplied with the CAN monitor ® of tantalum and electrolytic capacitors for fire avoidance and PCAN-View for Windows and the programming interface PCAN- ® vacuum conditions, legacy compatibility with many other cards Basic. Device drivers are available for Windows and Linux. and standard -40 °C to +85 °C operation. The STX104 has long-term availability, optional 2mm connector & cables and is assembled in the USA.

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Hardware and Peripherals Hardware and Peripherals PEAK-System PEAK-System Technik GmbH Technik GmbH PCAN-PC/104 PCAN-PCI/104-Express The PCAN-PC/104 card enables The PCAN-PCI/104-Express the connection of one or two CAN card enables the connection of 1, 2, or 4 CAN busses to a networks to a PC/104 system. Multiple PCAN-PC/104 cards can PCI/104-Express system. Up to 4 cards can be stacked together. easily be operated using interrupt sharing. The CAN bus is con- The CAN bus is connected using a 9-pin D-Sub plug on the slot nected using a 9-pin D-Sub plug on the slot bracket supplied. brackets supplied. There is galvanic isolation of up to 500 Volts between the computer and CAN sides. The card is available as a The card is available as a single or dual-channel version. The single, dual, or four-channel version. opto-decoupled versions guarantee galvanic isolation of up to 500 Volts between the PC and the CAN sides. The card is supplied with the CAN monitor PCAN-View for Windows® and the programming interface PCAN-Basic. Device The PCAN-PC/104 is supplied with the CAN monitor PCAN- drivers are available for Windows® and Linux. View for Windows® and the programming interface PCAN-Basic. Device drivers are available for Windows® and Linux.

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Hardware and Peripherals Hardware and Peripherals PC/104 and Small Form Factors Application Guide PEAK-System PEAK-System Technik GmbH Technik GmbH PCAN-PC/104-Plus PCAN-PCI/104-Express FD The PCAN-PC/104-Plus card The PCAN-PCI/104-Express FD enables the connection of one or two CAN busses to a PC/104- allows the connection of PCI/104-Express systems to CAN and Plus system. Up to four cards can be operated, with each CAN FD busses. Up to four cards can be stacked together. The piggy- backing off the next. The CAN bus is connected using a CAN bus is connected via 9-pin D-Sub connectors to the supplied 9-pin D-sub plug on the slot bracket supplied. slot brackets. There is a galvanic isolation between the computer and the CAN side up to 500 Volts. The card is available as a The card is available as a single or dual-channel version. The single, dual, or four-channel version. opto-decoupled versions guarantee galvanic isolation of up to 500 Volts between the PC and the CAN sides. The monitor software PCAN-View and the programming interface PCAN-Basic are included in the scope of supply and sup- The PCAN-PC/104-Plus is supplied with the CAN monitor PCAN- port the new standard CAN FD. Device drivers are available for View for Windows® and the programming interface PCAN-Basic. Windows® and Linux. Device drivers are available for Windows® and Linux.

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SBCs and Boards SBCs and Boards Acromag Datasound Laboratories Ltd XMC730 Multi-function VDX3-6754 I/O XMC Mezzanine Due to the sky-rocketing cost of DDR1 Modules memory and the availability of the CPU, The XMC730 provides flexible, high-density I/O with high- the VDX3-6754 is designed to replace performance DMA to solve a variety of SWaP-challenges. The the aging AMD LX800 based processor cards as it nears EOL. XMC730 performs analog input, analog output, digital I/O and The VDX3-6754 PC/104 offers increased performance whilst counter/timer functions. Three models provide front 68-pin reducing power consumption and cost over LX800 equivalents. SCSI-2 I/O connection or rear P16 and P4 I/O connectors. With a large coverage of I/O including 1x 10/100 Mbit Ethernet, These boards are designed for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) 4x Serial ports, 16-bit GPIO, Mic In, VGA/LVDS support, SATA, applications providing an abundance of I/O options to save I/O and even a parallel port. slots. A variety of carrier cards are available to host up to two XMC730 modules on VPX or PCI Express computer platforms. The VDX3-6754 is also available with an extended temperature range of -40°C – 85°C for particularly harsh environments.

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22 S Fall 2018 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Application Guide www.smallformfactors.com PC/104 and Small Form Factors Application Guide SBCs and Boards Systems RTD Embedded RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. Technologies, Inc. Intel Atom E3800-Based SBC HiDANplus® HDP1011 The CML24BT is an advanced PC/104 RTD's HDP1011 embedded computer system provides an IP67 single board computer and controller with a PCI/104-Express and IP69 robust Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) solution stackable bus structure. This Intel Atom E3800-based CPU enabling rapid uptime for mission-critical applications. The sys- is exceptionally suited for intelligent systems requiring low tem includes a high-reliability Intel Core i7-based single board power consumption in harsh thermal conditions. The CML24BT- computer with surface-mount DDR3 SDRAM, a robust synchro- series CPUs are available in passively-cooled quad-core, dual- nous power supply, and room for an additional peripheral module core, and single-core configurations. Surface-mount Type 2 without increasing the enclosure size. Additional configuration PCI Express connectors enable users to stack multiple peripheral options include a removable SATA drawer. The milled aluminum modules above and below the CPU. All models include 4GB enclosure with advanced heat sinking delivers passively-cooled surface- mount single-channel DDR3 SDRAM and a 32GB indus- performance from -40 to +85°C. Integrated tongue-and groove trial grade surface-mount SATA flash drive. -40 to +85°C stan- architecture with EMI gaskets create a watertight solution with dard operating temperature. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) excellent environmental isolation. onboard for secure storage of cryptographic keys.

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OpenSystems Media webcastS Leveraging Open Standards and Designing for Medical Applications C4ISR for Multi-domain Challenges Presented by Kontron in Modern Warfare From the outside, a medical device very Sponsored by Elma Electronic and Pentek closely resembles any other embedded system: Medical devices have a processing element, an For any military force, the key to victory is operating system, some type of I/O, and the like. dominance in multiple battlefield domains – ground, sea, air, space, and now cyber. To achieve that However, the similarities end there. The world dominance militaries must leverage communications, of medical devices carry a number of constraints computers, intelligence, surveillance, and that traditional embedded systems do not. Most reconnaissance (C4ISR) technology across those importantly, they can never fail. Moreover, security domains. for equipment used in medical devices must be extremely tight. This webcast will cover how embedded electronics and open standards enable superior In this webcast, we’ll examine what’s needed C4ISR – from sensors to signal processing to for a medical device to operate properly in the real-time communications. field; we will look specifically at power issues and security. Expert Speaker: Ray Alderman, Chairman of the Board, VITA Expert Speaker: William (Bill) Betten, President, http://ecast.opensystemsmedia.com/816 Betten Systems Solutions LLC http://ecast.opensystemsmedia.com/804

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