Wednesday, August 11, 2010

CopperAlliance.net - Backplane and Signal Integrity

Michael Munroe's page for backplane and signal integrity topics, info and favorite links.

CopperAlliance.net - Backplane and Signal Integrity

  • Cooling Systems - A Tutorial, April 1994
  • Power Management: It's in the System, RTC Magazine, December 2005
  • 3U VPX: Small, Rugged and REDI, RTC Magazine, September 2007
  • More .....

MLAB - Mathematical and statistical modeling

MLAB is an ideal tool for mathematical and statistical exploration, and for solving simulation and modeling problems such as chemical kinetics, pharmacological compartmental models, etc.

MLAB - Mathematical and statistical modeling

Data Analysis and Modeling Services also available.

Civilized Software, Inc. 12109 Heritage Park Circle Silver Spring MD 20906 U.S.A.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Network Friendly Embedded Systems - Coridium

"Our products are designed to configure themselves on most networks. The development environment is something you already use every day: Your web browser and text editor."

Network Friendly Embedded Systems - Coridium

From Hyper Embedded - Microcontroller ASIC and EDA

ARMmite PRO - Low-cost SBC - Coridium

Features Include

  • Arduino PRO footprint compatible
  • Compatible with 5V shields
  • Development software Basic and C
  • ARM7 CPU running at 60 Mhz
  • 24 TTL compatible digital I/O
  • 7 10-bit A/D converters, 100 KHz sample rate
  • 8 Hardware PWM channels
  • Internal supplies of 5V, 3.3V and 1.8V

Monday, August 09, 2010

FriendlyARM - Low Cost ARM Boards

FriendlyARM Micro2440 / Mini2440 / Mini6410 - Low Cost ARM Boards.

Mini2440 | S3C2440 ARM9 Board

FriendlyARM Mini 2440 SBC (Single-Board Computer) with 400 MHz Samsung S3C2440 ARM9 processor. The board measures 10 cm x 10 cm, ideal for learning about ARM systems.

From Hyper Embedded - Microcontroller ASIC and EDA

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FriendlyARM - Low Cost ARM Boards

Sunday, August 08, 2010

Stellaris SBC Intelligent Display Kit - TI

On a Stellaris LM3S9B92 this RDK is a complete, open-tool graphical touch-screen user interface design solution for control, automation, and instrumentation applications.

Stellaris SBC Intelligent Display Kit - TI

Stellaris SBC Intelligent Display Kit - TI

Features Include

  • Bright QVGA LCD touch-screen display
  • USB 2.0 Host
  • 10/100 Ethernet MAC and PHY
  • 1 MBPS Controller Area Network (CAN)
  • I2C Interface for external peripherals and sensors
  • 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 core

From - Stellaris ARM MCU TI

Friday, August 06, 2010

Mechatronics Demonstration Kit with PIC

The DM163029 or PICDEM Mechatronics demonstration board is an easy-to-use mechatronics development and demonstration platform. Mechatronics refers to implementing intelligent control in a mechanical system.

Mechatronics Demonstration Kit with PIC

Mechatronics Demonstration Kit with PIC

The demonstration kit takes a hands-on approach to learning about mechatronics. Jumper wires are provided in the kit which allow the developer to experiment with connecting the PIC microcontroller to various components on the board. These components include sensors, LEDs, human input devices and motor drivers.

Features Include

  • PIC16F917 MCU with 8 MHz
  • Displays: 8 LEDs and LCD
  • Stepper motor and brushed DC motors
  • Analog temperature sensor
  • 32.768 kHz crystal for time generation
  • Human inputs: 4 tactile switches, 2 potentiometers
  • Optical speed sensor for brushed DC motor
  • ICSP programming capability - MPLAB ICD

Mechatronics Control System - Sun Equipment Corporation

This Mechatronics Control System was a custom design for Sierra College in California. Professor Steven Hunter and Professor Michael Halbern initiated a new mechatronics program to challenge students' problem solving skills and a keen understanding of the system structure and functions as a whole.

Mechatronics Control System - Sun Equipment Corporation

Mechatronics Control System - Sun Equipment Corporation

Electrical Specifications Include

  • Mitsubishi FX 2N-32 MR PLC Controller (Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC's available)
  • Main Unit I/O control points: 24 inputs/ 16 outputs
  • 8K words memory (extensible to 16K words)
  • RS-232/ or RS-422
  • 16 Input LED Indication lights, 16 Output LED Indication lights
  • 25-pin D-Shaped communication connectors for I/O between PLC and mechanism

From - Sun Equipment Corporation