EMBEDDED SYSTEMS FOR INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Automation Solutions with Intel® Architecture
Embedded Intel® technology offers a single computing architecture on which to build the automated systems that run our factories today. Intel® architecture-based automation systems are scalable and compatible across generations and product families, reducing complexity and enabling interoperability throughout the factory.
- Reduce cost
- Increase software reuse
- Improve factory efficiency and productivity
Industrial reference designs
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Reference Design: Hexapod Robot
The Hexapod robot was designed at the Robotics and Neural Systems Laboratory (RNSL) at the University of Arizona.
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Reference Design: Industrial Control System
This re-configurable reference design is designed to accelerate the development of low-power, high-performance industrial automation devices and software applications.
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Reference Design: Multi-Core Virtualized Industrial Control System
With Intel® multi-core and virtualization technologies, embedded applications developers enable industrial control to consolidate multiple applications on a single platform.
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Reference Design: PCI Express* I/O
This kit is a comprehensive design environment for rapid prototyping and development of leading edge industrial applications in connectivity, industrial control, and embedded processing.
RELATED INFORMATION
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2nd Generation Intel® Core™ and Intel® Celeron® processors with Mobile Intel® QM67/HM65 Express Chipsets (Formerly Huron River)
Low-power platform based on the 2nd generation Intel® Core Microarchitecture providing excellent performance and power efficiency with impressive processor graphics, memory and I/O.
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2nd Generation Intel® Core™, Intel® Pentium® and Intel® Celeron® Processors with Intel® Q67/B65/H61 Express Chipsets
Scalable platform based on the 2nd generation Intel® Core Microarchitecture providing excellent performance and power efficiency with impressive processor graphics, memory and I/O.
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Article: Bring Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Real-time Control Together with the Intel® Atom™ Processor
This article details how to run both human-machine interfaces (HMI) and a real-time controller in industrial setting on single platform based on Intel® Atom™ Processor E6xx series.
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Article: Built for Embedded - The New Intel® Atom™ Processor E6xx Series
The Intel® Atom™ Processor E6xx series delivers I/O flexibility, scalable performance, and low cost. Find the HW, SW, and tools for it offered by the Intel® Embedded Alliance.
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Intel® Active Management Technology for Embedded Systems
Platforms with an Intel® processor with Intel® vPro™ technology can use remote manageability features to reduce maintenance costs, boost system security and reduce repair time.
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Intel® Atom™ Processor E6xx Series with Intel® Platform
Controller Hub EG20T (Formerly Queens Bay)
This highly integrated processor with graphics and memory controllers, and PCIe* standard interconnect delivers unprecedented I/O flexibility for utmost platform scalability and optimization.
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Intel® Core™2 Duo, Intel® Celeron® and Intel® Celeron® M Processors with Mobile Intel® GM45, Intel® GS45, and Intel® GL40 Express Chipset (Formerly Montevina)
Excellent performance and power efficiency with impressive graphics, memory, and I/O. Support for small form factor and value apps.
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Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9400 or Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 with Intel® Q45 Express Chipset (Formerly McCreary)
Dual- and quad-core platforms fit a wide range of performance-intensive, low-power embedded applications in smaller form factors.
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Intel® Virtualization Technology for Embedded Systems
Hardware-based Intel® Virtualization Technology is used in a wide variety of embedded applications to improve trust, consolidate workloads and protect critical applications.
Documentation
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Article: Bring Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Real-time Control Together with the Intel® Atom™ Processor
This article details how to run both human-machine interfaces (HMI) and a real-time controller in industrial setting on single platform based on Intel® Atom™ Processor E6xx series.
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Article: Built for Embedded - The New Intel® Atom™ Processor E6xx Series
The Intel® Atom™ Processor E6xx series delivers I/O flexibility, scalable performance, and low cost. Find the HW, SW, and tools for it offered by the Intel® Embedded Alliance.
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Article: Innovative Industrial Control with the Intel® Atom™ Processor
Find the new generation of industrial computers with advanced features and the ability to withstand harsh industrial conditions based on Intel® Atom™ Processor E6xx Series.
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Brief: Industrial Control Remote Lab
This document provides the overview of the Intel® Atom™ processor-based industrial reference platform and the associated tutorials as offered on Remote Labs.
Version: 002 : October 2010
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Brief: Industrial Control Remote Lab (German Version)
This document provides the overview of the Intel® Atom™ processor-based industrial reference platform and the associated tutorials as offered on Remote Labs.
Version: 002DE : December 2010
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Case Study: Guangzhou Zhiyuan Designs a High-Performance Industrial PC
Guangzhou Zhiyuan Electronics designed the Intel® Atom™ processor into its latest Industrial PC, the EPCM-500, that features high efficiency, flexibility, stability and reliability.
Version: 001 : January 2009
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Case Study: Kuka's PC-based Robot Controller Based on Intel® Core™ Processors
Groundbreaking robot controller with industry leading safety enabled with multi-core technology.
Version: 001 : July 2010
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Case Study: OMRON*'s
Integrated Machine Controller
By converting to Intel® architecture, OMRON Corporation promotes scalability and energy efficient performance for its newly designed PLC.
Version: 001 : January 2011
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Case Study: Real-time Control of Robots Using Intel® Architecture
This paper demonstrates the potential of Intel® Architecture in real-time embedded systems applications with an example of a robot capable of playing the paper/scissors/rock game.
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Case Study: Siemens* Industrial PC Based on Multi-Core Fanless Compact Design
Learn how Siemens* flexible, small, and rugged microbox industrial PC offers maximum flexibility in industrial automation.
Version: 001 : May 2009
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Field Report: Industrial Control Remote Lab
Two engineers provide an objective evaluation of the Remote Lab for an Intel® Atom™ processor-based industrial reference platform.
Version: 001 : October 2010
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Industrial Contols Solution Guide: Embedded Systems for Industrial Control in a Greener World
Meet the demands of energy efficiency, cost savings and reduced emissions with Intel's technologies, product roadmaps and vision for a greener future.
Version: 001 : January 2009
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Intel® Technology Journal: IA-32 Features and Flexibility for Next-Generation Industrial Control
Open control design using Intel® Atom™ processors with power and cost for the control level in factory automation.
Version: 001 : July 2009
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Product Brief: Intel® Industrial Control Reference Design
The Intel® industrial control reference design is based on an easy-to-use platform, comprising hardware and software components from industrial market leaders.
File Type/Size: PDF 309KB
Version: 003 : November 2010
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Proof of Concept Brief: Demonstrating a Smart, Digital Factory
Siemens*, Microsoft* and Intel teamed up to present the production line of the future supporting the smart connected digital factory proof of concept.
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Q-Learning Hexapod
Hexapod robot designed at the Robotics and Neural Systems Laboratory (RNSL) at the University of Arizona.
File Type/Size: PDF 2,105KB
Version: May 2009
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Reference Design: CAP 2-40 Appliance for Small Businesses
A Converged Access Platform (CAP) is a device that enables IP telephony, analog telephone and internet connectivity on a single network.
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Solution Brief: Advantech*'s 3.5-inch Fanless Biscuit SBC for Industrial Control and Automation
Rugged, small form factor, fanless design featuring Intel® Atom™ processor.
Version: 001 : January 2009
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Solution Brief: Computing Technologies for the Industrial Pyramid
Consolidate software, increase real time performance, and optimize performance and power consumption for industrial computing applications.
Version: 001 : August 2009
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Solution Brief: Congatec* Combined PLC/HMI Compute Module
COM Express* module build with ultra-low power, industrial temperature Intel® Atom™ processor—including a real time OS and a general-purpose OS.
Version: 001 : November 2009
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Solution Brief: Intel® Delivers Energy Efficient Multi-Core Performance for Advantech*’s Latest HMI/SCADA Industrial Panel PC
Learn how designing processors, based on Intel® Core™ Microarchitecture, make an impact for a broad range of demanding embedded application environments.
Version: 001 : March 2009
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Solution Brief: Real-Time Performance for Industrial Control Devices with the Intel® Atom™ Processor
Microsoft Windows* Embedded CE operating system and low-power Intel® Atom™ processor deliver cost-effective, real-time performance for industrial control applications.
Version: 001 : April 2009
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Solution Brief: The Connected Factory: How Technology Trends Are Reshaping The Way Things Get Made
The global nature of our economy is affecting the industrial automation industry. Along with increasing automation complexity, trends suggest vendors need new and more agile processes now.
Version: 001 : August 2011
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Video: Embedded Connectivity in Manufacturing Applications
Embedded connectivity in manufacturing applications enables the rapid introduction of compute solutions to meet the industrial sector's ever evolving needs.
Version: 1 : May 2011
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Video: EuroTech* Measures Intel® Atom™ Performance
Dave Illar Product Manager at EuroTech* showcased Catalyst Module XL* development kit based on Intel® Atom™ processor at Embedded World 2009.
Version: 001 : June 2010
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Video: Gleichmann* Industrial Reference Platform Demo
The details found in this complete industrial development platform allow designers to customize their board to exacting needs, with the flexibility to upgrade to a next generation CPU.
Version: 001 : June 2010
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Video: Hexapod Robot using Intel® Atom™ Processor
It provides an overview of the Intel® Embedded Development Board 1-N450 and showcases hexapod robot as one of the applications that can be built using an Intel® Atom™ processor.
Version: 001 : September 2010
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Video: Increase Industrial Automation
Increased automation with connected intelligence maximizes production efficiency.
Version: 1 : December 2010
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Video: Industrial Controller in Concert: 90 Days-From Concept to Completion
A demonstration that shows how Atom can be used for real-time capability as it applies in the industrial environment.
Version: 1 : November 2011
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Video: Intel® Embedded with Innovation—Maintaining Security in Embedded Industrial Systems
A recognized authority on connected computing, Dr. Reiher explains why embedded security has become a pivotal issue for embedded OEMs and developers.
Version: 1 : April 2011
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Video: Intel® Hexapod—New Legs, 3D Balance Gestures
Video demo of Hexapod robot designed at the Robotics and Neural Systems Laboratory (RNSL) at the University of Arizona.
Version: 001 : December 2009
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Video: Intel® Responds to Global Industry Needs
Learn more on how Intel® Architecture is deployed for industrial factory automation uses such as robots, human machine interfaces, programmable logic controller (PLC) and vision systems.
Version: 1 : December 2010
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Video: Kuka Robots Group* Industrial Robots
Kuka uses Intel® Embedded products for improved, intelligent industrial automation platforms.
Version: 1 : December 2010
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Video: RockBot - Multi-Core Virtualized Industrial Control Plays Guitar
Live at Embedded World 2010, the Intel® single quad-core processor puts on a show, running four applications to play Guitar Hero* flawlessly, accompanied by drums and graphics display.
Version: 001 : June 2010
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Video: RockBot—Multi-Core Industrial Control
See the power of multi-core technology and virtualization at work, using the innovative Rockbot application.
Version: 1 : December 2010
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White Paper: SIMATIC PC-based Automation with Intel® Core™ processor family
Get details for PC-based Automation with highest performance and how Siemens has implemented Intel® Core™ processors into SIMATIC IPCs and PGs.
Version: 001 : December 2010
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White Paper: The Factory of Tomorrow Will Be Smart
"The Institute for Automation & Industrial IT at Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Intel and Computacenter are developing pioneering solutions for smart IT infrastructure."
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Reference Designs
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Reference Design: Hexapod Robot
The Hexapod robot was designed at the Robotics and Neural Systems Laboratory (RNSL) at the University of Arizona.
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Reference Design: Industrial Control System
This re-configurable reference design is designed to accelerate the development of low-power, high-performance industrial automation devices and software applications.
-
Reference Design: Multi-Core Virtualized Industrial Control System
With Intel® multi-core and virtualization technologies, embedded applications developers enable industrial control to consolidate multiple applications on a single platform.
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Reference Design: PCI Express* I/O
This kit is a comprehensive design environment for rapid prototyping and development of leading edge industrial applications in connectivity, industrial control, and embedded processing.
Special Edition – Intel® Atom™ Processor E6xx Series
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Article: Built for Embedded - The New Intel® Atom™ Processor E6xx Series
The Intel® Atom™ Processor E6xx series delivers I/O flexibility, scalable performance, and low cost. Find the HW, SW, and tools for it offered by the Intel® Embedded Alliance.
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Article: Bring Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Real-time Control Together with the Intel® Atom™ Processor
This article details how to run both human-machine interfaces (HMI) and a real-time controller in industrial setting on single platform based on Intel® Atom™ Processor E6xx series.
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Article: Innovative Industrial Control with the Intel® Atom™ Processor
Find the new generation of industrial computers with advanced features and the ability to withstand harsh industrial conditions based on Intel® Atom™ Processor E6xx Series.
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