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April 24, 2010     

Micro/sys Releases StackableUSB™ Carrier Boards for SUMIT

Montrose, CA... Micro/sys adds to the growing line of StackableUSB carrier and hub boards with the addition of a SUMIT version enabling StackableUSB I/O modules to make plug-and-play connections to SUMIT CPU single board computers. The CRR-SUMIT and HUB-SUMIT attach to SUMIT-enabled 104 Form Factor (3.55"x3.775") SBCs providing OEM users four bays for the powerfully small StackableUSB I/O modules which come either USB, SPI or I2C enabled. By converting the SUMIT pin out to the well-defined, industry-leading StackableUSB standard, these carrier and hub boards give new flexibility to OEMs in the stackable market. Each StackableUSB bay is ideally suited for embedded control applications as it eliminates the confusion and unwarranted complexity of PCIe signals which are ill-matched for the majority of embedded purposes. Each offering in this innovative family of products provides a bridge permitting users to select off-the-shelf single board computers from various manufacturers while still enjoying the advantages of the increasingly popular standardized StackableUSB embedded I/O devices.

"The stackable embedded world is at a crossroads as it waits for the market to settle on an industry standard for stackable serial communication. Everything points to USB as the most appropriate protocol for the embedded market. As a result, OEMs are being inundated with various watered-down USB protocols which place the burden on the OEM to maneuver compatibility and basic embedded board-to-board logistics. To give OEMs maximum flexibility during this transition, Micro/sys has created the carrier/hub family of products which provides OEMs the freedom to employ the expertise from multiple CPU vendors through a simple translation to the StackableUSB well-defined electrical and mechanical specification for industrial embedded USB," comments Susan Wooley, CEO of Micro/sys.

Depending on one’s application needs and the CPU’s serial offerings, Micro/sys offers a root-port carrier and a hub version. The HUB-SUMIT expands a single USB port from the SBC into 4 USB channels. Alternatively, the CRR-SUMIT allows an OEM to interface with up to four separate root USB ports from the SBC, assuming the SBC has that number of Client ports.

Additionally, for users who are concerned about stacking I/O devices directly over the CPU (as the SUMIT standard requires), the CRR-SUMIT and HUB-SUMIT solve OEMs’ space concerns for air circulation.

The basic CRR-SUMIT starts at $125 in single quantity. The basic HUB-SUMIT starts at $150 in single quantity. Significant OEM discounts are available on all boards. Contact Technical Sales Dept., Micro/sys, Inc., 3730 Park Place, Montrose, CA 91020, phone (818) 244-4600, FAX (818) 244-4246, email: info@embeddedsys.com, URL: www.embeddedsys.com

About Micro/sys:
Since 1976, Micro/sys has been specializing in OEM high-performance, compact, low-power industrial single board computer products suited for demanding environments. Pioneering the USB movement within the stackable computer market, Micro/sys is a leading provider of Host and Client USB microcomputer and microcontroller boards. Micro/sys embedded computers are specified by OEMs in a range of applications including semiconductor processing, medical, military, mail handling, pharmaceutical, industrial marking, process control, and many other industries. For more information, visit the Micro/sys website, www.embeddedsys.com

About StackableUSB:
StackableUSB ruggedizes USB, I2C, and SPI into compact form factors enabling the technology to move into harsh environments such as industrial control systems, mobile, hand-held, military, medical, and remote communications applications. Visit www.StackableUSB.org for more information on StackableUSB and its ability to increase throughput as technology advances.