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Micro/sys Releases
First Rugged StackableUSB™ Accelerometer Module with Analog & Digital I/O
Montrose, CA... For
the first time, the rugged embedded world can incorporate an accelerometer into
an embedded system with USB and still meet the reliability demands of rugged
and harsh environments. The Micro/sys RoHS-compliant
USB1600 is a tri-axial accelerometer solution which can be configured
for sensing ranges from 1.5g – 200g making it the ideal solution for a wide
range of motion sensing applications. Simple software algorithms can be used in
conjunction with the module to determine linear motion as well as rotational
motion, eliminating the need for an expensive gyro. Furthermore, the
USB1600 comes equipped with an RS232 level UART, SPI interface, I2C
interface, and 20 pins that are user-configurable as analog input or digital
I/O. All of these features are packed into a compact footprint measuring only
1.85" x 1.78", one-quarter the size of the 104™ Form Factor.
The
USB1600 communicates with a host through the USB interface via an
onboard 48-MIPS microcontroller which comes pre-programmed with firmware for
use straight out of the box. The USB1600
can also serve as a standalone module for applications where space may be
limited. With designers in mind, Micro/sys offers an easy-to-use development
kit that includes the board with all options installed, a complete cable set,
sample software, and full documentation.
The USB1600 does not require a cable to
utilize the USB technology, although one can be added if needed. Instead, the
module uses the rugged StackableUSB connector. The StackableUSB technology
ensures that the USB1600 easily
tolerates industrial grade shocks and vibrations.
The basic USB1600 starts at $275 in
single quantity. Significant OEM discounts are available. 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:
Micro/sys has been manufacturing OEM industrial microcomputer products since
1976, including board-level products and integrated computers. Micro/sys
embedded computers are specified by OEMs in semiconductor processing, medical,
mail handling, pharmaceutical, industrial marking, process control, and many
other industries.
About StackableUSB:
StackableUSB brings USB to compact spaces opening up opportunities in
industrial control systems, plus 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.
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