Are you visiting embedded world 2014?

As the world's largest trade fair of its kind, embedded world is a must for everyone who has dipped their toe or even plunged headfirst into the design and development of embedded hardware and software.

But embedded world is much more than just a trade fair.

This is where people come together for work, discussions and learning, and where the present and future of the embedded sector and industry are brought together.

As a leading international world fair with its exclusive focus on embedded technologies, the embedded world Exhibition & Conference mirrors the trends of the sector. The leading suppliers of construction elements, modules and full systems, operating systems and application software, as well as services covering all aspects of embedded systems can be reached in a compact approach with the shortest routes.

This year our friends at Tech Source will be demonstrating some exciting new XMC graphics technology in hall 1, stand 138. Established in 1987, Tech Source has been a pioneer in high performance computer graphics hardware solutions for niche markets, and the Condor product line includes a range of XMC/VPX based COTS products that are targeted towards extended temperature and rugged applications such as avionics, defense and industrial applications.

You can also visit the DAVE Embedded Systems team at the show, where they will be showcasing their range of CPU modules covering ARM and PowerPC architectures, from entry level models right through to high end ruggedized boards. DAVE will also be introducing some brand new technology at the event, so make sure you stop by Hall 4, Stand 559 to see some of the smallest embedded boards on the market!

 

DAVE Embedded Systems at embedded world 2013

Nigel Norman from Sarsen Technology will be at embedded world alongside our colleagues from Tech Source, Ecrin Systems, DAVE Embedded Systems and Extreme Engineering Solutions.

If you are interested in setting up a meeting with any of our manufacturers during embedded world, please submit your request by email and we’ll get back to you ASAP.

International Space Station Video System Upgrade Leverages Multicore SBC Technology from Trenton Systems

Following the United Electronic Industries' Cube-controlled COLBERT astronaut treadmill up to the International Space Station, Trenton Systems hardware has been selected for a critical upgrade to it's Microgravity Sciences Glovebox NTSC analog video system.

The upcoming Microgravity Sciences Glovebox (MSG) Video Upgrade Equipment (VUE) from Teledyne Brown Engineering uses the TSB7053 single board computer and BPG7087 backplane from Trenton Systems, providing embedded multicore Intel processor technology incorporated into a PICMG 1.3 single board computer (SBC) architecture.

The new VUE is a digital upgrade that removes the need for tapes and the associated problems with transporting the physical media between Earth and the station. The upgrade to digital data means transmission to the ground can be made by telemetry networks, allowing to the ground science teams to access the data much more quickly, and start their analysis within days of any MSG experiment, rather than the multi-month wait time typical with the current analog tape system.

MSG-VUE Video Drawer Front Panel

There are a number of reasons that Teledyne Brown Engineering of Huntsville, AL choose to integrate a Trenton Systems long-life SBC and PCI Express backplane into the MSG VUE video drawer for controlling key elements of the microgravity test chamber:

• Longevity: Computer equipment deployed on the ISS must remain operational as long as possible
• Flexibility: The ability to support different types of PCI Express plug-in cards is extremely important
• Scalability: The ability to quickly add custom or standard COTS plug-in cards is a distinct advantage
• Bandwidth: PCI Express bandwidth and data throughput capabilities are critical in the MSG VUE

Ground tests are nearly complete on key mission parameters like radiation exposure and data operations, and the MSG VUE will be handed over to NASA for a planned deployment on the ISS in mid-2014. The computer, camera, sensor and monitor technologies deployed in the VUE will provide years of operational support for the advanced science experiments conducted on the International Space Station.

For more information you can read the complete article here - ISS Video System Upgrade Leverages Multicore SBC Technology

ISO 9001 - Exactly What it Says in the Manual...

As part of our commitment to quality and service Sarsen Technology became ISO certified way back in the early ‘00s.

This is an ongoing responsibility that we take very seriously, so much so that we choose to be independently audited twice every year to keep our processes in tip-top shape. And ISO 9001 is more than just a certificate. It is an internationally recognised standard, accepted in over 100 countries, and more importantly by our customers, many of whom wouldn’t work with us if we didn’t have it.

Old school thinking said that ISO 9001 certification was designed for large organisations, but it is also hugely important for SMEs like Sarsen Technology, helping us to develop efficient quality management systems that save time and money, improve efficiency and ultimately improve customer relationships.

Although our Quality Manual is a hefty tome, it allows us to implement ISO 9001 in a straightforward, easily managed way. We are all clear about what we need to do and how; we don't have to spend time 'making things up' or 'finding things out' – it’s all there. You might say we’re like a well-oiled machine!

Our latest audit takes place on Tuesday, and we’re looking forward to being able to support our customers for another year with ISO9001 certified quality and service.

If you have any questions about our quality processes or ISO 9001 please get in touch – info@sarsen.net.

Have a great weekend!

See For Yourself - Introducing the TMS4702 - Rugged 4U MIL-STD Rackmount Military Computer from Trenton Systems

The TMS4702 is a 4U rackmount military computer certified to MIL-STD-810G/MIL-STD-461F, from Trenton Systems, featuring a choice of single or dual-processor SBC and a 14-slot backplane with extended PCI Express and PCI-X/PCI option card support for single system configurations.

Designed for mounting in a 19” component rack or a transit case, the TMS4702 has been certified to a number of different MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-461F environmental and electrical standards and test methods allowing you to deploy it with confidence in a variety of government & defense applications.

This solution utilises long-life system components in order to provide the configuration stability needed for extended project cycles common in military applications, and the wide array of small form factor (SFF) or 14-slot backplanes and robust single board computer options available with the TMS4702 offer a huge amount of flexibility and performance.

Available in the UK from Sarsen Technology - please get in touch with the team to discuss your application on +44 1672 511166 or email your details to info@sarsen.net.