Embedded Computing Design - OpenSystems Media
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Switch fabrics<br />
Welcome to the special switch fabrics edition of <strong>Embedded</strong> <strong>Computing</strong> <strong>Design</strong>. This issue illustrates the ongoing intensive<br />
development of switch fabrics.<br />
The InfiniBand and PCI-Express feature, by Lori Dunbar and Steve Cook of SBS Technologies, is an in-depth discussion of<br />
connectivity issues with an emphasis on InfiniBand.<br />
The switch fabric and RapidIO landscape feature, by Luc Torres of Thales Computers, is also an in-depth connectivity discussion,<br />
but with an emphasis on RapidIO.<br />
DThese articles point out the ongoing discussions in the development of intersystem and intrasystem connections.<br />
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Switch fabrics move forward...<br />
<strong>Design</strong> tips<br />
This issue also includes useful design information for semiconductor and system engineers.<br />
The DSP and FPGA design tips article, by Eric Cigan of AccelChip, is an overview of the benefits of using FPGAs in DSP design,<br />
and concludes with a list of recommended design rules.<br />
The complex FPGA design tips article, by Salil Raje of Hier <strong>Design</strong>, discusses advanced design topics including the benefits of<br />
early design analysis.<br />
The FPGA coprocessor article, by Paul Ekas of Altera, provides valuable information on automotive infotainment and telematic<br />
system optimization, and cost reduction.<br />
Biometrics<br />
The fingerprint recognition system article, by Kevin Kreitzer of Analog Devices, and Alan Kasten of AuthenTec, describes the<br />
development and operation of an embedded biometrics application.<br />
Radar management<br />
The radar information management article, by Steve Wigent of Performance Technologies, describes<br />
an example of the use of embedded systems in critical military applications.<br />
I hope you will find my debut issue as Sr. Technical Editor of <strong>Embedded</strong> <strong>Computing</strong> <strong>Design</strong> to be a<br />
useful addition to your engineering publications library. I encourage your comments and suggestions<br />
concerning this, and future issues.<br />
Mark David Barrera<br />
Sr. Technical Editor<br />
<strong>Embedded</strong> <strong>Computing</strong> <strong>Design</strong> Magazine<br />
mbarrera@opensystems-publishing.com<br />
Mark David Barrera<br />
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