enews Letter Q4 2013 Advantech Applied Computing Technology Communications - Rugged System - Embedded System Issue: Dec. 2013 By Advantech Applied Computing Group www.advantech.com.tw/dms
Contents About the enews Letter Technology Highlight- Rugged System Low Power Consumption Platform PCBA Coating Ingress Protection Design Shock/Vibration Resistance Design Vertical Market Focus- Rugged System Overview Railway ACG Embedded System Core Competence Wide Variety System Solutions Wide Range of Power Solutions Realization of Virtual System Concepts Solid Engineering Design Process Design for X Extreme Environment Validation Contacts at Advantech ACG
About the enews Letter We at Advantech Applied Computing Group (ACG, formerly AC-DMS), are glad to share with you, our premier customers, our latest technology focus and industry highlights. Advantech has been delivering eplatform and eautomation products for over 30 years. To best serve its outsourcing customers, ACG was built to focus on customer-oriented services & cost-effective solutions, with domain market know-how, innovative technology, and solid expertise. Embracing the company value of Altruism, ACG sees itself as a long-term partner to help our customers achieve future prosperity. Not only do we offer collaborative design, flexible manufacturing and global services, but we also strive to go beyond customer expectations. The enews is part of our commitment toward Enabling customers success.
Contents About the enews Letter Technology Highlight- Rugged System Low Power-consumption Platform PCBA Coating Ingress Protection Design Shock/Vibration Resistant Design Vertical Market Focus- Rugged System Overview Railway ACG Embedded System Core Competence Wide Variety System Solution Provider Wide Range of Power Solutions Realization of Virtual System Concepts Solid Engineering Design Process Design for X Extreme Environment Validation Contacts at Advantech ACG
The Key Elements of A Rugged System Low Power Consumption PCBA Coating Shock/ Vibration Resistance IP Design
Low Power Consumption Platforms To withstand harsh environments, especially intensive and/or critical shock and vibration, rugged systems usually adopt a fanless design. Intel s latest Bay Trail and Haswell (U series) platforms with TDP ranging 5~10W, 15W respectively, fit the low power consumption needs of a rugged system. * Source from: Intel Official Website
Haswell - 4th Generation Core Processor Media & Graphics Improved video playback quality up to 24% graphics improvement over previous generation CPU Performance Performance increased up to 13% over previous generation Power Consumption Innovative design form factors with up to 10% lower design power (TDP) vs. previous generation* * ULV processor solution comparison
Bay Trail New System on Chip Processor Media & Graphics Improved video playback quality and performance over previous generation CPU Performance Increased CPU performance of fanless applications, up to 5 times better than previous generation Power Consumption Innovative fanless design form factors with lower design power (TDP) vs. previous generation with chipset
PCBA Coating PCBA coating is a protective chemical coating that conforms to the circuit board topology. It protects electronic circuits from harsh environments that may contain moisture or chemical contaminants. By being electrically insulating, the PCBA maintains long-term surface insulation resistance and thus ensures the operational integrity throughout assembly. Conformal Coating Process Spraying Curing Brushing Function Test Qualification Standards Customized Requirements IPC-610E Regulations
Ingress Protection Design The IP Code classifies degrees of protection from dust, water and impact afforded by electrical equipment and enclosures. It is shown as two digit numbers. The bigger the number, the better the protection. The presumed applications for a rugged system determines its IP level request. First digit Protection against solid objects > 50mm >12.5mm >2.5mm >1.0mm Dust Protected Dust Tight IPXX: Ingress Protection against Solid Objects & Moisture Second digit Protection against moisture Vertical dripping water Water tilted +/- 15deg Spraying water Splashing water Second digit Protection against moisture Jetting water Heavy jetting water Temporary immersion Continuous immersion * Source from: GLED website
Shock & Vibration Resistance Design Shock and vibration resistance are taken into consideration in the beginning of a project, and followed through in an integral process including component selection, mechanical design, & verification tests. Advantech applies its accumulated knowledge to its component library, plus design lessons-learned and test criteria to ensure quality design. Component Selection Choose vibration-resistant components Mechanical Structure Design Vibration protection via mechanical design Verification Tests Structure and function confirmed thru reliability tests
Contents About the enews Letter Technology Highlight- Rugged System Low Power Consumption Platform PCBA Coating Ingress Protection Design Shock/Vibration Resistance Design Vertical Market Focus- Rugged System Overview Railway ACG Embedded System Core Competence Wide Variety System Solution Provider Wide Range of Power Solutions Realization of Virtual System Concepts Solid Engineering Design Process Design for X Extreme Environment Validation Contacts at Advantech ACG
Rugged System Rugged systems find application in harsh conditions. Different environments offer different specific attacks to computing systems. To a rugged system provider, the challenge is to offer real, durable and stable solutions. Factory Automation Surveillance Transportation Machine Automation Environment Monitoring Warehousing/ Logistics
Railway - EN50155 Design Rigid design complies with critical shock & vibration criteria. Shock & Vibration Differentiate power module design to adapt to various voltage inputs, and comply with requirements. Power Supply Stability
Railway - EN50155 Design Industrial grade components are selected in product design to pass rigorous high / low temperature validations Ambient Temperature Protective transparent coating implemented during production. Conformal Coating
Contents About the enews Letter Technology Highlight- Rugged System Low Power Consumption Platform PCBA Coating Ingress Protection Design Shock/Vibration Resistance Design Vertical Market Focus- Rugged System Overview Railway ACG Embedded System Core Competence Wide Variety System Solution Provider Wide Range of Power Solutions Realization of Virtual System Concepts Solid Engineering Design Process Design for X Extreme Environment Validation
Wide Range of System Solutions Embedded Box PC EN50155 certified box PC for Railway application Mini-ITX MB Box PC Kiosk Customized mechanical ID design 15 ~ 32 LCD panel w/touch screen Personal information system application, ATM / Self-service application Computing System 4U/2U industrial Rackmount chassis Intel server grade platform designed SBC Backplane solution to support 15 add-on cards Multi-touch Panel PC Human Machine Interface (HMI) Factory Automation / Manufactory Automation Vending Machine / Ticketing Machine
Wide Range of Power Solutions Open Frame Power Module Wide range DC Medical. Telecom device Power Module Wide range DC EN50155 compliant Power Module 80 Plus Altitude 3000M/5000M certificated Internal 2.5 UPS Remote control Redundant Power Remote control Industrial automation, NAS, server application Power Adapter Wide range DC Safety certificated Small size device Power Supply Wide range DC STD ATX output PFC, Energy Star 1U/2U, Flex, ATX
Realization of Virtual System Concept Customer Inputs Realization Process Final Result Concepts User Scenario Requirements Market Information Clarification Customers Advantech Inputs Professional Knowhow Advantech serves as customer s additional resources Creativity Internal/ External Resources Experience Operation R&D Manufacturing After Service
Solid Engineering Design Process Electrical Design Flow Architecture Detailed Specs Key Component Selection Margin Analysis Schematic Capture Design Rule Check PCB Stackup Simulation Layout Design Rules Placement Pre-route Thermal Simulation Pre-route Signal Simulation Layout Design Rule Check Post-route Simulation DFx DRC Gerber Release PCB FAB & Assembly Signal Verification Functional Verification Pilot Run MP Mechanical Design Flow Marketing Requirement Spec Proposal Creation Enclosure Design (ID Concept) 3D Model Design Mock-up Building Mock-up Review 3D Design Modification Tooling Vendor Selection Tooling Start Tooling Tryout Run I Tryout Run Sample Review Tooling Modification Tooling Tryout Run II Tryout Run Sample Review Sample Approval Pilot Run MP
Design for X Using a DFX checklist embedded in Advantech s structured NPI process, product design is reviewed and refined. Thus Advantech guarantees that the customer s concepts can be transformed into final products flawlessly, to a reliable Market and stable level, in an economical way. Quality Safety Supply Service Chain Manufacturing Manufacturing Longevity Design for X System Integration Test Cost Environment Logistics
Extreme Environmental Validation Phoebus Special Product Design Phoenix Special Product Design HALT Test IP Test Dust-Proof Level 4: protection against ingression of particle of diameter > 1mm Level 5: dust resistant Level 6: totally dustproof Water-Proof Level 5: protection against water jet Level 6: protection against severe flooding Level 7: protection against water immersion Level 8: protection against continued immersion in water
Extreme Environmental Validation Following strict industrial certification, Advantech provides wide variety of testing programs to simulate extreme environments.
Contents About the enews Letter Technology Highlight RF Design RF Application RF Design and Validation RF Design Case Sharing Vertical Market Focus Rugged Tablet in Field Service Market and Applications Features and Benefits Our Offerings & Roadmap ACG Rugged Tablet Design Core Competence Truly Rugged Design Compact Design Industrial Grade Display Solutions Power Management Design Seamless Communication Multiple Platform Provider Contacts at Advantech ACG
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