September 2009


This Issue's Articles
When combined in an embedded computing platform, virtualization, remote management, and enhanced security increase equipment reliability and availability.
by: Frank Shen

New technology can directly isolate USB signal lines and thus provide designers with more flexibility.
by: David Krakauer

Failure analysts should look carefully at board-level and system-level ESD events before assigning an EOS diagnosis to the failure.
by: Ted Dangelmayer, Terry Welsher, and Andrew Olney

As more medical systems incorporate real-time data analysis, ATCA standards can help manufacturers ensure reliability while saving time and costs.
by: Gus Lowell

As suppliers rid themselves of traditional lead solders, how do medical device manufacturers cope with the changes? The answer is very carefully.
by: Tom Adams

When old and new technologies meet, selective soldering delivers a fast and consistent processing method.
by: Todd King and Reed Gaither