AdvancedTCA^® (or ATCA^®) technology has proven itself to be one of the most successful open, bladed architectures for high-performance, ultra-reliable network computing. The PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturer Group (PICMG®) ratified the original ATCA open standard specification 15 years ago, has enhanced it over the years, and continues be an active organization of vendors and users. ATCA has

defined a system architecture that supports systems which are compact, light and power efficient—which has become an ideal choice for military, aerospace and security systems.

Since 2012, a number of large military programs have adopted ATCA technology. This paper addresses the forces driving the requirements of high performance embedded computing (HPEC) for military and aerospace applications, including the modular open system approach (MOSA), commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), and reduced size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C) as it applies to ATCA.

This white paper sponsored by Artesyn Embedded Technologies.

SAW filter product solutions are designed and manufactured for utilizing advanced state of the art semiconductor manufacturing techniques to meet demanding criteria. Many tradeoffs need to be considered when selecting a filter for a system design. This white paper will present some general SAW theory and performance as well as applications to help guide the RF designer. 

This white paper sponsored by API Technologies.

People often say, “Practice makes perfect.” This usually involves some coaching, self-reflection, and repetition. In avionics development, however, there is little margin for error, particularly when safety is on the line. So, how can practice be applied in this unique environment? 

Discover how to reconcile these ideas, and help engineers and stakeholders focus on the right processes at the right times, with our white paper DO-178C Best Practices for Engineers and Managers. You’ll also learn DO-178C best practices to minimize the following six attributes:

• Cost
• Schedule
• Risk
• Defects
• Reuse difficulty
• Certification roadblocks

This white paper sponsored by Jama Software.

Verifiable hardware quality, higher reliably, and lower lifecycle costs are just a few advantages to implementing DO-254. But is DO-254 unduly expensive? Will it improve safety and reliability? Do the benefits truly outweigh the costs? 

Our white paper DO-254 Benefits Versus Costs for Engineers and Managers answers these questions and more. This paper:

• Explains how DO-254 will help you prove your reliability, quality, and value-proposition.
• Debunks the myth that DO-254 is unnecessarily expensive and teaches you how to mitigate costs.
• Provides 16 cost-effective benefits of implementing DO-254 so you can improve certification, quality, and reusability.

This white paper sponsored by Jama Software.