Introducing the FireCracker!
Based on Analog Devices popular Blackfin embedded processor, Silica has developed the FireCracker Development and Reference Design Platform for audio and video applications. FireCracker is a unique concept of a hybrid between a development board and a reference design that enables design engineers to bring embedded computing solutions from concept to production in record time.

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10 Gbps RapidIO in MicroTCA for wireless networking
RapidIO switching can be used for both processor aggregation on baseband cards and backplane connectivity between cards to create low-cost basestations in a MicroTCA form factor. Devashish guides us through the various off-the-shelf elements with AMC.4 compliance that can be used to develop such basestations.
preview: http://www.compactpci-systems.com   date: 4/7/2008

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CP-TA addresses AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA interoperability
As with any specification, the PICMG AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA specifications can be interpreted by users in different ways. As a result of these varying interpretations, firmware designers and implementers have occasionally created building blocks that are not interoperable with one another. Nirlay will address interoperability in this article, beginning with the objectives of the Communications Platforms Trade Association (CP-TA, www.cp-ta.or...
preview: http://www.compactpci-systems.com   date: 6/28/2008

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Isn't MicroTCA enterprising?
From its inception, the MicroTCA standard was envisioned to span many market spaces and stimulate new classes of applications. To achieve these goals, MicroTCA vendors have focused on several areas in the specification, such as packaging and modularity, giving particular attention to optimizing MicroTCA systems to lower costs. As a result of this intense focus and right in line with PICMG’s original vision, the industry’s first des...
preview: http://www.compactpci-systems.com   date: 4/28/2008

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MicroTCA backplanes pack extensive functionality into a small space
Christian details several features affecting MicroTCA backplane design choices.
preview: http://www.compactpci-systems.com   date: 10/13/2007

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