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Remanufacturing thwarts obsolescence in mission-critical systems
The resolution of obsolescence for mission-critical electronics systems is of utmost importance. Obsolescence issues affect almost every electronics system that is maintained long-term. Arlin describes specific issues and suggests solutions to sustain those systems, focusing on the option to remanufacture obsolete systems. Key considerations include startup and material costs, along with hardware design and program planning.
preview: http://www.mil-embedded.com   date: 5/9/2008

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The value-add of commercial Linux distributions in embedded military applications
Roll your own embedded Linux? It may not be a good idea if you value support, robust tools, and future enhancements. In long-term military programs employing technology upgrades, it’s best to stick with a commercially supported distro.
preview: http://www.mil-embedded.com   date: 4/2/2008

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Top 10 technologies sure to affect our war fighters
For millennia, superior technology has been an integral part of battlefield victory. From iron and black powder for the ancient Chinese to unmanned aerial vehicles first deployed by the Israelis decades ago, technology can be a game-changer in warfare. In no particular order, here’s a look at 10 technologies we believe are – or will be – essential on tomorrow’s battlefields.
preview: http://www.mil-embedded.com   date: 1/13/2008

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Trends in porting and abstracting applications in military systems
As today’s military electronics industry continues to evolve and increase in complexity, older technologies often become obsolete, creating a need for standardized development tools. These complex military applications can also present many challenges, including that of making OS-specific code run on a different OS. Thus, viable cost- and resource-efficient remedies to the problem include recycling and sharing software across multiple pl...
preview: http://www.mil-embedded.com   date: 4/2/2008

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White Paper: FPGAs Replace Legacy VME
Many defense contractors currently find themselves in a quandary regarding support of older systems with custom-designed 6U VME boards. These legacy systems are frequently a victim of component obsolescence problems, yet the military mandates the continuation of their operation. Acromag FPGA modules provide a solution.
preview: http://www.vmecritical.com   date: 4/9/2008

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White paper: Implementing Net-Centric Tactical Warfare Systems
The tactical battlefield has long been characterized by the use of many different data collection and analysis systems that present information on small and discrete areas of the conflict to separate command and control stations. The operators of these stations attempt to use that data to estimate enemy intentions and actions, and counter with manual direction of the equipment and personnel in a simulacrum of coordinated response. ''The...
preview: http://www.mil-embedded.com   date: 1/31/2008

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White Paper: Integrated VXS SIGINT Digital Receiver/Processor
The combination of the DRS SI-9146 Dual Tuner and the VMETRO Phoenix VPF1 VXS DSP engine demonstrates a low-risk approach to the development of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems that are deployed in air-cooled and rugged conduction-cooled environments.
preview: http://www.vmecritical.com   date: 5/14/2008

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White Paper: The Best Defense is a Good Offense
With systems life cycles ranging from 20 to 50 years, component obsolescence – or Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) – has been a fact of life for military equipment and avionics manufacturers since the first electronic device made its way onto a military/aerospace bill of materials (BOM). In recent years, however, the obsolescence issue has reached a fevered pitch as the number of suppliers offering l...
preview: http://www.mil-embedded.com   date: 11/10/2007

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