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2017 is a very special year. We were able to witness the total eclipse of the sun. Figure 1. The
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A facial tracking system design example examines the issues and tradeoffs of using FPGA technology versus other alternatives in a
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In this era of multifunction solutions and system level approaches, 1553 and other military/avionics interfaces now exist as part of
Read moreSolutions Emerge to Tackle Many Facets of Embedded Security
As the awareness and urgency surrounding security increases, technology suppliers are responding with solutions to address complex secure system design
Read moreInterconnectivity is Theme for UAV and UGV Tech Advances
Unmanned systems both air- and ground-based continue to depend on powerful processing technology. The latest trend is toward communications and
Read moreEmbedded Computing Enables Smaller, Smarter UAV Designs
JOE EICHER, DEFENSE GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT KONTRON Highly integrated, embedded technologies with low SWaP are giving UAV system developers an
Read moreCompact, Rugged Solutions Lead Power Converter Race
Driven by demands to reduce SWaP, DC-DC and AD-DC converter vendors are focusing on small, efficient devices capable of enduring
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MARK BATTS, LEAD PROJECT ENGINEER MIKE STEIN, DIRECTOR OF MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS INVENTUS POWER A significant portion of the
Read moreIoT and Cloud Computing Gear Up for Military Duty
IoT and Cloud Computing solutions from the commercial world are becoming attractive to defense applications as virtualized computing and sensor
Read moreNet-Connected Systems Wrestle with Cybersecurity
Defending against cyberattacks gets more challenging every day. Fortunately, there are tools, techniques and organizations ready to tackle the problem.
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