Technical Briefs
Configurable Systems in Altera Stratix-IV FPGAs
MLE Technical Brief 20111012 (download PDF)
Building a Configurable System based on Altera's Nios II CPU running MLE Linux on Terasic's DE4 Development Kit.
Integrated DAC for Altera Cyclone-IV Devices
MLE Technical Brief 20110426 (download PDF)
Using Delta Sigma Modulation and the high-speed LVTTL I/O to implement resource-efficient Digital-to-Analog Converters (DAC) in Altera FPGA devices.
Integrated ADC for Altera Cyclone-IV Devices
MLE Technical Brief 20110419 (download PDF)
Using Delta Sigma Modulation and the integrated LVDS comparators to implement resource-efficient Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) in Altera FPGA devices.
Design Choices for Cyber-Physical Systems with FPGAs
MLE Technical Brief 20110404 (download PDF)
Combining parallel processing inside FPGA circuitry with sequential software running on embedded CPUs enables implementation of scalable multi-channel real-time control-systems.
Hardware Parameter Access from Application Software
MLE Technical Brief 20110127 (download PDF) (download ePub)
Use of the GNU/Linux sysfs virtual file system to bridge between hardware peripheral devices and application software.
Advanced Programmable System Software Development
MLE Technical Brief 20100819 (download PDF) (download ePub)
Accelerate embedded Linux kernel, device driver and software development by combining advanced configuration management with network connectivity.
Advanced Programmable System Hardware Design
MLE Technical Brief 20100818 (download PDF) (download ePub)
How to utilize the MLE multi-boot configuration management for efficient FPGA design, test, and verification.
Advanced Programmable System Configuration Management
MLE Technical Brief 20100817 (download PDF) (download ePub)
Utilizing CPLD devices for failsafe configuration of a Configurable System and for monitoring the system's health status.
Using USB Hot-Plug for UMTS Short Message Service
MLE Technical Brief 20100507 (download PDF)
Extend the MLE "Soft" Hardware Platform with SMS texting capabilities using off-the-shelf USB connected UMTS/GSM modem devices.
Automated Testing of Bluetooth Connectivity
MLE Technical Brief 20100202 (download PDF) (download ePub)
Utilizing the MLE 1000 Series Rapid Prototyping System a framework can be set up for automotive headunit to mobile phone Bluetooth connectivity tests.