Hectronic Logotype
B&P December 2010
March 2011
Magnus Fritzson - Market Communications Manager

Dear customer,

 

High-end ARM or low-end X86?

 

The two major processor architectures are up against each other. We would like to shed some light on aspects relevant to embedded developers comparing the two.

 

Enjoy your reading!

 

Magnus Fritzson

Market Communications Manager

 

ARM versus X86

- Considerations for the embedded segment

 
ARM versus X86

Increasingly powerful ARM-processors are seriously challenging entry-level X86-processors in the embedded segment. X86-processors, not the least Intel® Atom™, take on the challenge and offer low power solutions to match what's required in battery powered and handheld units.

 

Read more »
 
 

Mini-ITX - The alternative off-the-shelf

 
Mini-ITX form factor motherboard

In some applications a Mini-ITX motherboard will be enough to meet the requirements. An expansion card is an option to add uniqueness.

 

Read more »

 
 

More production in

Taiwan

 
System heat simulation

The fact that Taiwan is a world leader in production of computer boards and systems is one reason. Kjell Dahlblom, Operations Manager explains more about the background.


Read more »

 

AMD Fusion in Mini-ITX
motherboard

Motherboard based on AMD G-series APUs. The APU is a combination of a parallel processing and graphics unit and a CPU.

H6813 Product Page »

Modules based on ARM Cortex A8/A9

• NVidia Tegra290 CPU

• Qseven form factor

Q7-NT2 Product Page »

• SAMSUNG S5PC100 CPU
• nanoRISC form factor

NR-S5PC100 Product Page »

• SAMSUNG S5PV210 CPU

• nanoRISC form factor

NR-S5PV210Product Page »

Intel® Atom™ D525/D425/N455 in COM Express

TFT-LCD Modules

Cost-effective 95mm x 95mm COM Express Compact module based on Intel® dual core processor technology.

H6812 Product Page »

For feedback you are always welcome to contact me by e-mail: magnus.fritzson@hectronic.se


I don't want to receive the Bits and Pieces bulletin in the future: Click to unsubscribe
I am not a subscriber. I want to receive my own copy of the Bits and Pieces bulletin by e-mail: Click to subscribe

 

www.hectronic.se