Tuesday, June 16, 2009

ZA9L1 Secure ARM Microcontroller - Maxim Zatara

ZA9L1 Secure ARM Microcontroller - Maxim Zatara

The Zatara ZA9L1 is a highly integrated system-on-chip (SoC) microcontroller based on the ARM922T 32-bit/16-bit core and tailored to the specific requirements of point-of-sale (POS) terminal design and meet the strict security requirements of the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council 2.0 specification.

Features Include

  • Real-Time Clock
  • Watchdog Timer (WDT)
  • Two Dedicated SPI Interfaces
  • USB 2.0 OTG Interface
  • Nine Timer/Counters
  • Three UARTs

Security Features Include

  • Embedded Boot ROM
  • 32-Bit Unique ID Number
  • NIST 800-22-Compliant Random-Number Generator
  • FIPS 180-2-Compliant SHA-1 Hash Generator

POS Security Features for PCI Compliance

  • Voltage and Temperature Sensors
  • Sensors for Tamper Switches and Wire Mesh
  • Clock Frequency and Glitch Protection
  • Battery-Backed Secure Memory with Active Zeroization

Capilano Computing - DesignWorks Schematic Capture

Capilano Computing - DesignWorks Schematic Capture

All schematics in this archive should be readable using DesignWorks Professional, DesignWorks Lite or LogicWorks products on either Windows or Macintosh or Free DesignWorks Viewer (currently for Windows only).

LogicWorks is an interactive circuit design tool intended for teaching and learning digital logic. No other software tool makes digital design easier, faster or more interactive than LogicWorks. The package gives you the power, speed and flexibility to create and test an unlimited number of circuit elements on-screen.

Free Schematic Archive

Monday, June 15, 2009

interfacebus.com - Interface and Cable design

Providing detailed electronic design information regarding Interface, Computer, Cable, Processor and Embedded Buses. - Leroy Davis

  • Buses used on Personal Computers
  • Computers & Peripherals
  • Standards
  • Wireless
  • Logic Design

interfacebus.com - Interface and Cable design

The site is geared toward Engineers who develop or design equipment. There are 3 main sections; OEM Equipment / Components listings, Computer buses, and engineering design data.

Friday, June 12, 2009

AVR-Assembler-Tutorial

AVR-Assembler-Tutorial

Erlernen der AVR-Assemblersprache mit praktischen Beispielen. Wollten Sie schon immer Assemblersprache von AT90S AVR-Prozessoren erlernen? Das ist die Seite zum Lernen!

Learning AVR Assembler with practical examples, Want to learn how to program AT90S AVR processors in assembler language? This is the page for you!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

ARM uC and 8 bit Microcontrollers - STMicroelectronics

ARM uC and 8 bit Microcontrollers - STMicroelectronics:

Robust 8-bit microcontrollers and high-performance 32-bit ARM-based microcontrollers with a wide range of peripherals.

ARM - The Architecture for the Digital World

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Affordable Dependability and Embedded Systems

A Phil Koopman - Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). His vast experience includes wearable computers, embedded networking and autonomous vehicle safety.

Better Embedded System Software Blog

Better Embedded System Software by Phil Koopman

This book gives concrete approaches to achieving better embedded software in 29 different areas. Discusses topics on related to effective design, testing, and deployment of software for real time embedded systems.

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Fly'N Things - Amazing Paper Airplanes

Monday, June 01, 2009

Amkor Technology - Semiconductor Services

Amkor Technology - Semiconductor Services

IC Assembly Semiconductor Test Wafer Level Packaging. Digital cameras. Cell phones. Network servers. Laptops. Video games. MP3 players.

Amkor Technology was founded in 1968

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