Anne Mascarin, Mercury Computer Systems

• Case study: OpenVPX systems help deliver UAV program quickly

  Anne Mascarin Mercury Computer Systems and Greg Rocco Mercury Computer Systems

  The OpenVPX standard's interoperability and Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) support features allow it to quickly resolve issues and reduce time to integration.

• General-purpose GPUs breathe new life into high-performance embedded computing

  Anne Mascarin Mercury Computer Systems and Scott Thieret Mercury Computer Systems

  A high GFLOPS/Watt ratio, parallel processing capabilities, and a programmable software environment and upgradeability are all now available with today’s GPGPUs. The application space in high-performance embedded computing for defense is clearly defined.

• Extending the life of VME into the 21st century: A pragmatic view

  Anne Mascarin Mercury Computer Systems

  Every designer must choose between trade-offs when considering which VME technology to use. For modern, demanding applications, however, standards bodies are conquering the challenge, and VPX and VXS play vital roles in propelling VME well into the 21st century.