For a limited period only, the Impact-E 30 ATOM based embedded computer is available to customers for an amazing £499 - this includes ATOM N270 processor, 1GB RAM and 160GB (shock & vibration resilient) HDD!

Thanks to its PCI expansion slot, the Impact-E 30 is the ideal platform for NVR, DVR, ANPR, machine vision and control / monitoring applications. However, many customers will be able to use the Impact-E 30 'as is' thanks to the vast array of I/O built in.

This includes:

• 2 x Gigabit LAN ports
• 6 x USB 2.0 ports
• 6 x Serial ports (4 x RS232 & 2 x RS232/422/485)
• 1 x DVI port
• 1 x VGA port
• 1 x Mic-in
• 1 x Line out

Do you need help with wi-fi?

Amplicon have launched a Wi-Fi consultancy service designed to provide as little or as much help as you need with your current Wi-Fi projects or problems!

Whether you have a network that has recently become problematic, you are planning an upgrade or just want reassurance from an expert then contact Amplicon's technical team for immediate help!

The service is charged at £995 per day (excluding travel + expenses) and can be discounted if purchased alongside products in Amplicon's Wireless product range.

Areas of expertise:

• Wireless Consultancy - advice on technology, standards and architecture
• Wireless Design - solutions, configuration and Bill of Materials
• Wireless performance health checks on existing installations
• Complete project management
• Network design advice

free software for fpga card saves £1000's!

FPGA based data acquisition cards are gaining popularity with engineers who need to test SPI and I2C buses, RFID devices other digital I/O signals. They are ideal as multipurpose test equipment due to their ease of reconfiguration and the cost of hardware is not prohibitive. However reprogramming requires software and this is where the sting is often found!

The new GX3500 FPGA digital PXI card is different - it can be configured using Altera's free web based Quartas II software, saving you thousands compared to alternative manufacturer's products.

For further information please click here or contact our Measurement & Control team on +44 (0)1273 570 220.

MEET THE AMPLICON STAFF - DANNY DITROIA

Danny is Amplicon's Trainee Sales Engineer, who joined the team in January of this year. He graduated from Brighton University with a 2:1 in BEng Mechanical Engineering, where he was also awarded Project Prize of the Year by IMechE.

He has always held an interest in computers and became interested in a career in sales after working as a Sales Engineer at a small energy survey company after university.

Find out more about Danny's role as Amplicon's Trainee Sales Engineer >>